2006-09-25 09:45:37 · 48 answers · asked by J. P 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
No, Give them a cute card that will bring a smile to their face.
2006-09-25 09:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe if they just came through surgery or had a setback that send them to the hospital. something where they may bounce back from slightly, even if the illness is terminal. then a get well card would be appropriate. however if someone is in the hospital and is only getting worse with no chance of getting better, even a little bit, then i would select something different. but really its the thought that counts and its better than getting no card at all.
2006-09-25 09:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends if they have any chance of 'getting well' otherwise theres no point in the 'get well' part of the get well card, is there?
BUT, if this person has a sense of humor, and is very tense, then i think it could be approprioate to lighten the overall atmosphere by giving them the card as an intentional joke.
this is very shakey ground, you have to be positive that the person will take it humorously, or youll look like a bit of an a' hole in front of ppl that may have very delicate feelings for this person.
it all depends on the person and the atmosphere, but i wouldnt advise it in general
2006-09-25 09:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by ImSpartacus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmmmm, I don't think I would. How about a card that simply lets the person know that you are thinking of them and are praying for them? May God bless you with the wisdom to compose the appropriate verbage that will bless your friend.
2006-09-25 09:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be more appropriate to send them a card telling them that they are in your thoughts and prayers. So they know who's thinking of them and can be touched in their final days.
2006-09-25 09:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by Heather S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband was in the hospital and he was only going in for an open heart surgery. He recieved alot of get well cards even though I was not sure if he was going to come home or not. I was prepared. I wrote to all the people that sent me cards and expressed their deepest sorries.
2006-09-25 09:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by michelegokey2002 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not!! Find a card that shows them you care and that you're thinking of them. Giving them a get well card when they know it's not going to happen is cruel and insensitive.
2006-09-25 09:48:33 · answer #7 · answered by noyb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well yes and no. No because.. you truly want them to get better.. because you love them of course and no one wants to see anyone get sicker. More appropriate though would just be a "Thinking of you" or "I love you" card with bright colors. It would lift their spirits knowing that you are thinking of them and love them more than seeing the words get well when they know they are only getting worse.
2006-09-25 09:47:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could get a "Thinking of you" card instead. Or just write a nice note on a blank card to let them know that they haven't been forgotten.
2006-09-25 09:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by oyster_grower 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I wouldn't send a get well card if you (and they) know they are not going to get well. There are other kinds of cards you can send to let the person know that you are thinking of them.
2006-09-25 09:59:42 · answer #10 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe a "thinking of you card" would be better. It would still allow you to send a card, but without the worries of anyone getting upset...
2006-09-25 09:53:40 · answer #11 · answered by liz26767 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋