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SENDING YOUR LOVE TO PATIENTS AT CONCORDIA HOSPITAL
The Concordia Hospital "Well Wishes" program gives you the opportunity to send your special thoughts and best wishes to patients at our facility.

Well wishes from family and friends bring a bright ray of sunshine to recipients, and are a wonderful way to show how much you care.

How it Works
Concordia Hospital Volunteers deliver "Well Wishes" to patients on a daily basis (excluding weekends and holidays). The process is simple. Submit the information below. Our volunteers will receive the printed email and hand deliver it to the patient. If the patient wishes, the volunteer will read the message aloud.

All messages received are handled confidentially. However, a Concordia Hospital Volunteer Services staff member will need to read these messages in order to ensure content is appropriate (see below). As well, patients may choose to have the message read aloud.

The system is designed for well wishes only. We cannot send outgoing replies from patients. E-mails intended to conduct personal business, containing questionable content or business/vendor solicitations will be deleted from the system.

If the patient has been discharged, or cannot be located in our facility (some patients request anonymity), your email will be returned.

Send your love through the Concordia Hospital "Well Wishes" program, and make today special for someone close to you in our care.

Please be aware that you are unable to insert pictures or send any form of attachment(s).

WELL WISHES MESSAGE

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When a friend or loved one is ill, has had surgery or is recovering from an injury the natural reaction is to want them to get well soon. You don't want to see someone you care about suffering or feeling poorly. So the way we try to cheer them up whilst they recover (aside from visiting them) is to send a get well soon message and gift. Something that can help lift their spirits and make them feel better as quickly as possible.

Even a small gesture can go a long way when someone is feeling unwell. So use one of these 100 get well soon wishes to find the perfect words to let them know how much you're thinking of them. Touching or inspirational get well soon quotes and messages may be the boost that gives them a speedy recovery. So get your pen out and start writing!

Get Well Wishes

• Wishing you a speedy and full recovery. Hoping you feel much better really soon
• Sending you healthy thoughts and wishes for the fastest recovery
• Just a quick note to let you know you're in my thoughts and hoping you get well soon
• You're one of the strongest people I know - you'll be fighting fit in no time!
• Find strength in the friends and family around you, take their love and use it to heal
• As each day passes you're one closer to a complete recovery! Take those days one at a time and know we're here for you
• We were so sorry to hear you've been unwell. You are in our thoughts as you get back on your feet
• I hope this message let's you know how much we care and will be thinking of you. Wishing you better health
• Sending you sunshine to brighten your day and warm wishes for a speedy recovery
• We hope these flowers will add a little cheer to your day and you feel better soon

• Missing you loads and can't wait until I get to see you again! Get well soon!
• Our Prayers will be for you to feel better and make a swift recovery
• Recuperation takes time. Don't rush yourself, rest as much as you need and we're sure you'll be feeling better really soon
• I hope this message can help you feel a little better and bring a smile to your face
• Remember that you're not alone. We'll be here by your side as you get through this
• Work has been so boring without you there! We all can't wait to have you back, so please get well soon
• Don't worry, we'll fight this together. I know we can win! You'll be feeling better before you know it
• Thinking fondly of you and wishing you a quick recovery
• Sending you the biggest hugs and wishing you love and good health
• So sorry to hear you're feeling unwell. Hoping you regain that spark we all know and love very soon

Get Well Soon Messages

• Best wishes and hoping you're feeling yourself again very soon
• I can't wait to see that amazing smile of yours again. Feel better real soon!
• The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart. We're right there with you. Never lose hope
• You're always in my heart - get well soon
• Recovery is a process. It takes time, it takes patience, it takes everything you've got
• Take the recovery slowly - we want you to be as good as, if not better than before!
• Hoping you feel better soon and just ask if you need anything. I'll always be there for you
• All our prayers will be for you to make a quick recovery
• I hope these flowers lighten your day and bring you some joy. Get well soon
• Being ill is no fun! Hoping you get better soon
• I know these words may seem like nothing but I hope they can lift your mood a little and remind you how much I care
• I hope each day brings you renewed strength and much closer to recovery
• Hoping you're 100% again soon!
• As you travel the path of recuperation, I wish you comfort, care and speedy healing
• Sending healthy vibes your way and wishing for a quick recovery
• I’m Florence Nightingale and you’re my patient. We will get through this together
• Wishing I could take away all your pain, and sending all my love

What to Write in a Get Well Card

Writing an inspirational get well soon message may seem tricky but can be achieved without too much trouble. Your friends or loved one will appreciate you taking the time to wish them a speedy recovery. And kind, uplifting words can really help to improve the recovering persons mood and positivity.

We've put together this list of 100 get well wishes to help you get the best message and hopefully inspire you. However if you want to write your own, with your own words, you can follow some simple steps.

• Choose your words carefully, being respectful and sensitive to how the sick person is feeling is essential.
• Be positive. Don't focus on the negatives of their illness. Try to lift their mood and make them feel better.
• If you feel it's appropriate then you can use a joke or funny message. Be careful though and certain they won't take offence at this.
• Mention you are thinking of them. For a sick friend or family member to know they are in the thoughts of the people closest to them is a real lift.
• If you can - offer support. A message saying you're going to visit them, bring food, something like that. Even small chores they may need doing would be a huge help.

What Not to Say

• Unless you know the recipient is religious then avoid a message of that nature. Saying "you'll be in my prayers" is absolutely fine but don't go further than that. You could make them uncomfortable.
• Try to be as normal with them as you were before. They won't want to feel like they need special treatment or treated differently to before being ill. Just be the same with them as you always are.
• Don't dwell on the illness or be negative. Stay upbeat, lift their spirits and keep positive for them.

• I'm terrible at writing these messages but just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and to feel better soon
• Wishing you all the best and reminding you to take it easy as you get better
• Missing you loads! Get well soon!!
• We all can't wait to have you back soon. Feel better!
• I hope my flowers help contribute to you feeling much better
• Good health starts with a happy heart
• Thinking of you during this tough time. I'm sure you'll be feeling better soon
• I hope these flowers brighten both your room and your heart
• Sending you good wishes and get well cheer
• Our warmest thoughts for you to make the quickest recovery
• Wishing you so much love and the speediest of recoveries
• May you be enveloped by good health, warming thoughts and a quick recovery
• Wishing you tremendous strength and positive thoughts at this difficult time
• Missing you so much and constantly wishing for your speedy recovery
• Keep thinking positively and stay strong - you'll be better before you know it
• Hoping you feel back to your old self soon
• As each day passes you're that little bit closer to being back on your feet. Get well real soon!
• Wishing you relief from all your aches and pains
• Sending you loving thoughts for a speedy recovery
• So sorry you're not feeling well. We will be thinking of you as you get better
• Have a restful recovery and come back even stronger!

• Relax, rest and enjoy your time off. We can't wait to see you when you feel up to returning
• Wishing you brighter days ahead
• I heard you're feeling under the weather - get better soon
• Take it slow and steady and I hope you get better one day at a time
• You're a tough cookie - you'll be better soon!
• Wishing for your fast recovery
• Hope you recover quickly!
• Wishing you a quick recovery and continued good health
• Missing you terribly and wishing you all the best. Lots of love and feel better soon
• I hope these words can brighten your day - I miss you and can't wait 'til you're feeling better!
• Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you as you heal
• May your recovery be quick, painless and find you in tip top condition
• Praying your stay in hospital is short and your recovery quick and simple

• We know you're feeling a bit under the weather but we hope you get back right up! We Miss you!
• Sending love and light, and hoping you feel better soon
• Think positive thoughts and you may heal more quickly than you thought possible. We miss you and want you better soon!
• The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart. Our prayers are with you. Get well soon!
• Sending thoughtful prayers your way that you will soon feel right as rain
• I hope the compassion and love of friends and family helps you recover. Much love
• Take care and you'll be back doing the things you love in no time
• Know that there are so many of us that care about and will be by your side as you recover
• If I could I would switch places with you and take away all your pain. Stay strong and I know you'll get through this
• Rest and just focus on getting well! We all miss you so much!
• It may not be a cure but hopefully these flowers will bring a smile to your face. Get well soon
• A get well wish for my favourite patient. Thinking of you and sending my love
• Looking forward to catching up with you once you're feeling your old self again. Feel better
• I know you'll be the bubbly, vivacious life of the party we all love really soon and making us laugh again
• I was so sad to hear about you feeling unwell. Get better soon!
• You bring so much happiness and joy to everyone's lives. Hopefully this card will bring a little to yours. Get well soon
• I hope this message finds you feeling better and on the road to recovery
• I know how much you like roses so hopefully this bouquet will lift your spirits. Get well soon
• You mean the world to me, so get well soon!
• I can't pretend to be a doctor and cure all your woes but I can do what I do best - bring a smile to your face. Here's to a speedy recovery!
• As you recover and find your feet again know that we'll be here to support you all the way
• Let the prayers of loved ones help ease the burden of illness. We'll be there for you as you make your recovery
• I'm so sorry to hear about your illness. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time and sending strength for you to get well
• I will move heaven and earth to help you get better. Whatever you need, just ask
• When you get better we're going to party like there's no tomorrow! Just hurry up will ya!
• Work just isn't the same without you. Get better soon 'cause we miss you like crazy!
• This is just a quick note to say how much I'm thinking of you as you get better. I'll be round to visit soon, I promise
• You're an inspiration in how you're dealing with all this. Just focus all your efforts on feeling better and I'll see you soon
• Wishing you so much love and so many positive thoughts to get better better as soon as possible

Get Well Resources

Well Wishes

Sending your Love to Patients

The Concordia Hospital “Well Wishes” program gives you the opportunity to send your special thoughts and best wishes to patients at our facility.

Well wishes from family and friends bring a bright ray of sunshine to recipients, and are a wonderful way to show how much you care.

How it Works

Concordia Hospital Volunteers deliver “Well Wishes” to patients on a daily basis (excluding weekends and holidays). The process is simple. Submit the information below. Our volunteers will receive the printed email and hand deliver it to the patient. If the patient wishes, the volunteer will read the message aloud.

All messages received are handled confidentially. However, a Concordia Hospital Volunteer Services staff member will need to read these messages in order to ensure content is appropriate (see below). As well, patients may choose to have the message read aloud. If the patient has been discharged, or cannot be located in our facility (some patients request anonymity), your email will be returned.

Send your love through the Concordia Hospital “Well Wishes” program, and make today special for someone close to you in our care.

Please be aware that you are unable to insert pictures or send any form of attachment(s).

Emails intended to conduct personal business, containing questionable content or business/vendor solicitations will be deleted from the system.

Well Wishes Message

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Unfortunately cancer affects many people. 1 in 3 of us will suffer from it at some point. So there’s a very good chance you will know someone, maybe a family member or friend, who has been touched by it. If that’s the case currently then you may have decided to send them a card, note or flowers during this extremely difficult time. We however understand that writing a message to someone in these circumstances is also very difficult. Knowing the right thing to say and what to avoid can be a minefield to navigate.

There are a few different ways in which you can approach it. The most obvious is something non-committal, just wishing them well. This is the best option if you are concerned about causing any upset or ill feeling. You can also write something encouraging and uplifting though. The person suffering may feel down and depressed so reading an encouraging message may be beneficial. And possibly counterintuitively using humour is a good option. Although you must do so very carefully, if done right then a humorous message can be very effective. During a tough time having something funny to cheer you up can be a welcome from everything else that’s going on.

Whichever way you choose to go then use some of the example messages and wishes below. Also follow the tips for what to say and what not to say to ensure you avoid causing any offence.

What to Say

• Be comforting. Try to reassure and encourage. They will probably be feeling frightened, possibly alone, so reassurance during this time can be vital.
• If you can then offer support. Is there anything they need? Help with looking after the kids or doing chores for them? If you can help in even the smallest way then offer to do so. However, make sure you follow through if you do offer something. It would very rude to promise something then back out.
• Make them smile. You need to be careful with this but putting a smile on their face during this time would be hugely appreciated, I’m sure. Laughter can be a wonderful healer and just works to make you feel better.

What Not to Say

• It may seem obvious but don’t mention death at all. In fact don’t even hint at anything to do with it. Even saying something like you don’t think they will die should definitely be avoided. When someone has cancer this will be their biggest fear and they won’t want to be reminded about it in the slightest. Stick to positives about life, be life affirming, comforting or funny.
• Don’t mention or allude to any medical advice. Unless you’re a medically trained cancer specialist then you probably aren’t going to understand anyway, but generally a card of this sort just isn’t the place. Of course if they were to ask you opinion directly then you can offer any recommendations or thoughts you have. But until then don’t say anything.
• Try not to talk about your own or other peoples experiences. At this time it should be about them, and recalling another persons very different experience may not be helpful.
• Anything religious should be avoided unless you are certain they would welcome it. Anyone who isn’t strongly religious may find an overly religious message uncomfortable or offensive. So unless you’re certain then steer clear.
• Finally don’t be judgemental in any way. If the cause, or suspected cause of their cancer is something you disapproved of or told them about now is definitely not the time to bring it up. Just be supportive and comforting, as a friend should.

If you’re worried about how to start your card then just say something like “I’m so sorry I haven’t been in touch, I honestly just didn’t know what to say”.

Cancer Get Well Soon Wishes

These short and simple get well wishes for cancer are perfect if you’re not sure what to write in your card. Your words don’t have to be too long or eloquent as they convey the general idea, which is that you’re thinking of them and wishing them well.

• Wishing you all the best and that you’re well again very soon
• Wishing you love and strength during this difficult time
• If you need me then in here for you
• I hope you feel better soon
• Here’s to you – steadier, stronger and better every day
• Sending you healthy thoughts
• Take it easy and as much time as you need
• You’re in everyone’s thoughts during this tough time

Encouraging Messages

Encouraging someone during a tough time like this is a good type of message to use. Using positive and uplifting words can help to raise their mood and give them a bit of extra strength, as well as reminding them they’re not fighting it alone.

• I know how strong you are and how you’ll beat this like everything else that has challenged you. Get well soon
• Even throughout the toughest times you continue to inspire me. I can’t wait for you to get well so we can hang out
• As if cancer stands a chance against you! It’s clearly picked the wrong person to mess with. You’ll be up and we’ll again in no time
• I know you can beat this and I’ll be right there by your side as you do. Stay strong and get well soon
• I’m so sorry you’re having to get through this but I’m certain you’ll come through it. You’ve never let anything best you yet so why start now?
• You won’t have to fight this alone. Your family and friends will be here to help you through. Remember we love you and are sure you will beat it
• As a friend I’ll always be there for you. Stay strong and if you need Anthony don’t hesitate to ask. /li>
• I’m praying you feel better soon and get healthy again. You’re always in my thoughts
• I may not say the right words in this card but I just want to let you know I’ll always be here for you.
• You’re a survivor and you’re going to survive this.

Funny Messages

Laughter is a great healer, but more importantly is fantastic for your mood. So if you can bring a bit of humour, maybe a smile to the face of person with cancer it will be warmly received and appreciated.

• There’s one positive to all this: you can now play the cancer card!
• You may be fighting cancer but you still look fabulous!
• One more chemo down! Let’s celebrate with something that doesn’t taste disgusting
• I promise never to refer to your illness as a “journey”. Unless someone is taking you in a cruise of course.
• Your brain is so huge you had room for a tumour!
• I guess cancer won’t be scaring you – you have two daughters! What could be more terrifying than that!
• Since you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, can you smoke weed legally now?
• They say laughter is the best medicine, unless you have cancer, in which case chemotherapy is much more effective
• How many cancer victims does it take to change a light bulb?
  None: they’re too weak to climb the ladder.
• Q How many cancer patients does it take to screw in a light bulb?
  A. Just one, but it takes a support group to cheer him on, and there’s a lot of grieving afterwards.

Tip
Be careful with writing a funny message. You don’t want to offend so be certain that the person you are sending the message or card to is the type who won’t be offend by a joke at this time.