How to Write Thoughtful Get Well Soon Messages

Writing get well soon messages can be an especially hard task. It is difficult to tell someone you hope that they get better soon, and it is particularly difficult to send get well wishes to someone with a serious illness. With a little help, you can write thoughtful get well messages that will lift the spirits of your friends and family.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   *Consider who you're writing a get well message for
   
   If you are writing a get well soon message for a colleague, co-worker or acquaintance, a more formal get well message is appropriate. Here are a few that work:
   
   "Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery! Hope to see you up and around soon."
   
   "We miss your smiling face here at work, but we hope you take the time needed to rest and recover. Feel better, and we'll see you soon!"
   
   "You are missed! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery so that I can see you soon!"
   
   
   While you can use the same messages for close friends and family, it is much more thoughtful to write personalized messages. Think about a way that you can connect with the person; human connections and contact are essential to the speedy recovery of someone you care about.

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   *Brainstorm a few thoughts about the person before writing messages to friends and acquaintances
   
   If you want to write a more personal get well message, think about a favorite pastime of the person you're writing to. Humor is a great thing to use in get well messages if it's appropriate.
   
   "The fish are starting to take over the lake. Hurry up and get well soon or the conservation department will have to be notified!"
   
   "John is tired of eating mac and cheese, and he almost burned the house down last week. Please get well soon so that you can be in charge again!"
   
   "The sooner you're out, the sooner we're drinking wine again. Get well soon! You are missed!"
   
   "I am making all kinds of life mistakes without your close supervision and advice. Get well soon before I make a real mess of things!"

3. *Write very personal get well soon messages to a very close loved one by telling the person what he or she means to you
   
   When you are writing a get well soon message to a person who is very close to you, the best advice is to listen to your heart. Be in touch with your feelings. Tell the person how important they are to you, and also how much you appreciate them.

[Thims]

on 12/13/2009 It can be quite daunghting trying to write a meaningful get well message. Your steps a very helpful.

[christmaszorro2]

on 11/10/2009 great article! 5 stars and recommended!!

[angeleyes2]

on 9/23/2009 Very well put. I know how a message can feel when you are down and feeling bad, it can take a bad feeling and make it better. Thanks for the imfo

[myra63]

on 9/21/2009 Thanks great tips, I hope I don't need to do this soon

[ilonarose]

on 9/20/2009 Really great article. Sometimes we forget how simple a note would be to write to a sick friend, but how much it would mean to them to be remembered. Good advice here, Thanks.