Deliver the card in person if he's not contagious.
Whether he's sick with a nasty cold or undergoing cancer treatment, sending a get-well card will give your friend or family member at least a few moments of joy. It's fine to buy a card from a store, but you'll need to write a personal message inside that goes beyond signing your name.
Anecdotes
Cheer her up by reminding her of funny memories. Choose a funny story of an experience that you two shared together, starting with "Remember when...." You can also tell a story of something funny that she's missed at work or a party while she's been sick so she won't feel left out. If you have inside jokes together or a shared favorite movie, write out a selection of quotes that she'll enjoy. Laughter may not heal what ails her, but it will make her feel better.
Entertainment
He's probably stuck on the couch and tired of daytime television, so provide him with some entertainment. Print out crossword puzzles, Sudoku puzzles or word jumbles from the Internet. Fold them up and tuck them inside the card. You can also create personalized puzzles just for him. Create a word search that includes his favorite sports teams and names of his close friends. Draw a grid on a piece of graph paper, then write in each word. Fill in the empty spaces with other letters, then write the words that he must find along the side of the paper.
Gift Certificates
When you're sick, it may feel as though you'll never feel good again. Give her something enjoyable to look forward to by slipping a gift certificate inside the card. Buy certificates for manicures and include a note promising that you'll go together as soon as she's better. You can also buy a gift card to the movies or her favorite restaurant. Avoid any passes for specific events, such as sports games or concerts. If she's still sick when the event rolls around, missing it will only make her feel worse.
Make Your Own
If none of the cards at the card shop seem right, make your own. It will not only cheer him up, but remind him how much you care. Fold a piece of colored paper in half, or fold a long piece of paper like an accordion. Glue or tape on pictures of him having fun, or glue on a funny picture like a baby animal looking sad. Write on a caption encouraging him to get well soon.
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