NWR--need help with wording for flowers for someone very ill

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Feb 01, 2006 09:10 AM

NWR--need help with wording for flowers for someone very ill

My labmate's mom was just diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastisized to the brain. I'm sending flowers from the lab, but don't know what to say on the card. What do you say to someone that is probably terminally ill? I would think that saying 'get well soon' may upset her. I know it would upset me. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

Blu-ize Posted: Feb 01, 2006 09:14 AM

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You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Shorty McBride Posted: Feb 01, 2006 09:14 AM

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Posted by Blu-ize

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

good choice

werock0709 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 09:15 AM

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I agree with Blu-ize.

kris15198 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 09:15 AM

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Posted by Shorty McBride

Posted by Blu-ize

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

good choice

I agree

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Feb 01, 2006 09:17 AM

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I never feel comfortable mentioning prayers just because I'm not religious and not all of my labmates are. Could we just say:

You are in our thoughts during this difficult time

Blu-ize Posted: Feb 01, 2006 09:25 AM

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Yes, that's fine...I know what you mean by prayers.

Shorty McBride Posted: Feb 01, 2006 09:29 AM

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You and your family are in our hearts at this difficult time.

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Hallowedding Posted: Feb 01, 2006 10:43 AM

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Posted by Shorty McBride

You and your family are in our hearts at this difficult time.

This is what I say because I don't pray. I say 'I'll keep you in my thoughts,' or 'You're in my heart during this time.'

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Feb 01, 2006 10:57 AM

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I just sent them and wrote:

XXXX,

You are in our thoughts.

XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX of the XXXX lab.

Something simple and sweet. Here are the flowers I sent. I LOVE them!