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Need advice: a friends mom checked herself into hospice and I want to send her a card. What do I write to a person that I don't know really, really well, but someone who I have known for 30 years? She isn't going to get better and I am having a hard time finding words. Any advice?

djs64 7 Dec 15
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"My thoughts are with you" and why you like her so much

lerlo Level 8 Dec 16, 2018
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I work hospice. The card is nice. A personal vist is better. Even from a stranger it helps for patients to know someone, anyone is thinking about them.

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Keep it short and positive but not pollyanna. Pick out a memory p you have with them & describe how it made/makes you feel, i.e., " remember when we........on that lovely lak/beach/mountain? I think we had a great time that day/ week/afternoon." Then wrap it up with Best Wishes. 2 or 3 short notes are preferable to one wordy one & then Nothing.

Great advice.

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I say no card . Some tasteful flowers like someone here suggested and go in person . The words will come to u when u see her . Don't have to be great words . As long as they reflect honesty and feelings will be alright . My opinion of course .

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"I am thinking of you and sending you my love".

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Write her a letter and reminisce about a few times she did something or said something that you appreciated. Tell her you are glad to have known her and ask if there is anything you can do to help her or your friend.

I feel like not everyone in hospice wants visitors...writing a letter gives them something to read over and over. Asking if you can do anything opens the door to being invited for a visit if the person wants visitors.

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Buy a few flowers and go visit in person.

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