March 30, 2012 …It was a year ago, I had major surgery for cancer. In celebration of my anniversary and my clean bill of health, I want to finish the post I started: “How to Write a Get Well Letter.” Being in their shoes…You know, this culture values us by how productive we are. Multitasking […]
The Healing Power of the Get Well Note, Part 1
March 28, 2011 I am going for a medical procedure tomorrow. It is necessary and I will be hospitalized. Yes, I’m scared and depressed. Yet, at the same time, I am buoyed by the supportive kindness of friends. Cards, notes, calls and emails have arrived to cheer me on. I printed out Elaine’s e-mail and put it […]