I recieved a bridal shower gift from my fiances relative who was not there due to cancer. She is going through chemo & has been very sick. I dont want to start off with 'thank you for...' - I am trying to personalize each one by saying something like - it was great to see you at the shower... or something to that effect. Any ideas on how to personalize the opening statement? Can i mention something like ' we hope you are feeling better?'
2007-03-17 08:25:22 · 13 answers · asked by iggyz2001 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
always acknowledge a gift.
this is what you will say:
"how thoughtful of you to remember us on our special day.
we missed not seeing you and truly hope that you are feeling stronger .
you are in our prayers and thoughts..with love"
that is what you should write.
2007-03-17 08:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by manhattanmaryanne 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Rachel B. The photos would be a wonderful gesture, she probably misses attending social events. It might be nice to comment that you hope she'll be feeling well enough to join you on your wedding day.You may also want put a small note in her wedding invitation saying if she needs any special accommodations because of her illness, to let you know. Then make them for her. When a person is sick it's nice to feel wanted and not a burden. Best wishes
2007-03-17 16:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by J M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we hope you are feeling better makes cancer seem like a slight illness. Its not rude, just slightly innapropriate.
I think rather than that you could say:
"We are so sorry you couldn't attend our bridal shower. You were greatly missed and we look forward to seeing you soon."
We once had the same problem. My mum had to write a thank you letter to a woman who was ill with cancer who missed her anniversary.
She wrote it as if the woman had nothing wrong with her, but was sorely missed.
It is not too impersonal but not patronzing or demoralizing.
2007-03-17 15:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about something like - It was very thoughtful of you to have sent a gift for my bridal shower; I just love it and it is (beautiful, very useful, etc....). It was kind of you to think of me with all you are going through. Hope things are going okay for you, and we wish you well with your recovery.
2007-03-17 15:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send her some photos of the bridal shower, saying how you were thinking of her, and hope she feels better soon.and thank her being so thoughtful for sending a gift, but what you really want his her to get better soon.
2007-03-17 15:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by RACHEL B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
maybe something along these lines..........i had a lovely shower but something was missing .. YOU.. i wish you had been able to make it but understand the reasons you couldn't but i want you to know you were in my thoughts and i would like to thank you for the special gift you sent and hopefully you Will be able to attend the wedding ............hope this helps
2007-03-18 15:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by casha1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could start out by saying. It was so thoughtful of you to send a gift for my shower. Whenever I use it I will remember you and your thoughtfulness.
2007-03-17 15:33:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jill B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's great, they say action speaks louder than words, your relative did spoke in action and that was wonderful, visiting the relative and spending some time with her with lift up her spirit alot. mmhhh
2007-03-17 17:08:48 · answer #8 · answered by Morh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry you could not attend my bridal shower and we pray you are doing well.
Thank you for being so thoughtful during this difficult time for you.Your gift was much appreciated and you are in our prayers.
2007-03-17 15:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by sonnyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for your thoughtfulness in sending (the gift). We can not wait to display/use it in our new home.
Our best wishes for your health go out to you.
Or something of the effect you don't want her to fell bad for not attending and you want her to know that she is appreciated.
Good Luck.
2007-03-17 15:30:38 · answer #10 · answered by justwondering 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋