{"id":2910,"date":"2020-02-09T12:14:02","date_gmt":"2020-02-09T12:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/blog\/?p=2910"},"modified":"2021-02-25T10:39:58","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T10:39:58","slug":"get-well-soon-messages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/get-well-soon-messages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Get Well Soon Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It can be hard to find the right words when a loved one faces difficulty related to illness, injury or death. The generic \u2018get well soon\u2019 message found in so many greeting cards at the store can feel really impersonal and unoriginal, not to mention out of step with how much you care.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe you want to send a thoughtful message to an acquaintance, and the heavy stuff in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/maker\/card-maker\/get-well\/\">get well soon cards<\/a> feels weird.<\/p>\n<p>No need to worry! It\u2019s 100% possible to be thoughtful or funny\u2014and <em>always<\/em> appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together some wording ideas that range from classic to funny to inspirational depending on the situation and your own vibe. Do a quick copy and paste right into your card from any of the examples below, or tweak to make them all your own!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Well Soon Quotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Classic&nbsp;Speedy recovery quotes&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These are for all of you who take comfort in tradition. The universal language of \u2018get well soon\u2019 stands the test of time for a reason\u2014it works and makes people feel good.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thinking of you with warm thoughts and wishes for good health.<\/li>\n<li>Praying for your strength and return to good health.<\/li>\n<li>Our entire team hopes you feel like your awesome self again soon!<\/li>\n<li>We heard you\u2019re sick\u2014feel better soon!<\/li>\n<li>[I, we, The {insert Last Name} Family] is rooting for you!<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re here for you. Get better soon.<\/li>\n<li>Getting better sometimes takes a village. We\u2019re here for you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.smilebox.com\/account\/welcome\/?f=2&amp;c=8&amp;s=90\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/Get-Well-Sayings.jpg\" alt=\"What to Write In Get Well Cards\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/a>Funny get well soon quotes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Wanna keep things light and bright for a not-so-serious illness? Try one of these.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019ll feel better when you do. Get well soon!<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re sick over hearing you\u2019re unwell\u2014get well soon!<\/li>\n<li>A little bird told me you\u2019re sick. I don\u2019t like that bird! Feel better soon!<\/li>\n<li>By get well soon, I mean get well now.<\/li>\n<li>Dinner on me when you feel better\u2026 Are you better yet? J<\/li>\n<li>Show \u2018em whose boss! Get well soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Inspirational get well messages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a little inspiration when they\u2019re feeling down and out?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The sun\u2014and you\u2014will shine again.<\/li>\n<li>You see that person in the mirror? They are strong, beautiful and loved.<\/li>\n<li>Every passing day means one day closer to a healthier you.<\/li>\n<li>You got this! And we got you. Sending all our love your way.<\/li>\n<li>Circumstances might be difficult now, but if there\u2019s anyone strong enough to handle them, it\u2019s you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Get well wishes after surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Cards for after surgery focus more on support for a quick <em>recovery<\/em> than \u2018get well soon.\u2019 Check out these ideas for get well wishes after surgery.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wishing you a speedy recovery!<\/li>\n<li>Sending warm wishes of healing as you recover from surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Sending my love and support as you heal from surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Our thoughts\/prayers are with you as you begin your recovery.<\/li>\n<li>Hope you\u2019re back on your feet again soon.<\/li>\n<li>Glad to hear you\u2019re on the mend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.smilebox.com\/account\/welcome\/?f=2&amp;c=8&amp;s=90\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/Get-Well-Soon-Sayings.jpg\" alt=\"Get Well Messages\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/a>How to write a get well card with Smilebox<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be intimidated by finding the perfect thing to say. As long as you\u2019re sensitive to the person\u2019s condition, any kind words will touch their heart. Even more so when the words from you are totally original.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve nailed down your message, Smilebox\u2019s easy-to-use get well card maker will guide you through making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/maker\/card-maker\/ecards\/\">custom eCard<\/a> for that special person from start to finish\u2014no expert design skills required!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.smilebox.com\/account\/welcome\/?f=2&amp;c=9&amp;s=59\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Get started<\/strong>!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you liked this guide, we invite you to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/blog\/what-to-write-in-a-thank-you-note\/\">thank you messages guide<\/a> for additional writing ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be hard to find the right words when a loved one faces difficulty related to illness, injury or death. The generic \u2018get well soon\u2019 message found in so many greeting cards at the store can feel really impersonal and unoriginal, not to mention out of step with how much you care. 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