A friend is going through her second round of chemotherapy for cancer. Her immune system is fragile, and none of us can give her hugs because a cold or infection could be deadly. So my husband designed and printed a bunch of cards that say "H
UGS" and I got all our friends to sign them. Even people who didn't know her wanted to sign a card. Everyone loved the idea!
Some people added a short message or doodle to send her love and encouragement. Then I put the cards in a gift bag with some organic tea, took it to her house, and left it hanging on her doorknob as a surprise. She finally guessed where it came from and phoned me to say how overwhelmed she was and how the support and caring of others sustained her. "It's changed me," she said. "It's opened my heart to the world."
UGS" and I got all our friends to sign them. Even people who didn't know her wanted to sign a card. Everyone loved the idea!Some people added a short message or doodle to send her love and encouragement. Then I put the cards in a gift bag with some organic tea, took it to her house, and left it hanging on her doorknob as a surprise. She finally guessed where it came from and phoned me to say how overwhelmed she was and how the support and caring of others sustained her. "It's changed me," she said. "It's opened my heart to the world."
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- Posted by susanlhamilton
- Aug 11, 2016
- Comments (12)
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Rich_Pell wrote: Dear susan, some friends and i want to send cards to this lovely girl. Can you forward the information. Thanks, rich
Virginia wrote: Such a terrific idea. I send out hold-in-your-hand cards a lot.
I sign my cards to special people with this: hugs and love.
I sign my cards to special people with this: hugs and love.
alisamom wrote: That is so very wonderful of you. When my husband went through chemo nobody visited - and I know they couldn't or shouldn't because of potential infections but it still felt rather lonely. Hug cards are a GREAT idea, I love it! You truly are a wonderful friend.
Mish wrote: Totally wonderful !!! I'd write CYH on her card (Consider Yourself Hugged) :)) (Thanks to alissamom for posting about CYH). Many blessings for your friend's recovery .
mindyjourney wrote: What a wonderful way to show your support and (((HUGS!))).
lt33 wrote: This is such a touching thing u did for her 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
scushman wrote: that is such a lovely thing to do! I know she will energetically feel each hug. 💕Namaste ðŸ™âˆžðŸŒâ˜ªâœâœ¡â˜¯â˜®â˜¸ðŸ’•
Novice50 wrote: What a powerful message that is - opening her heart to the world - so well done!
kjoyw wrote: CYH for this great post!
splain wrote: This was a beautiful act of kindness and compassion. It did make her day.
