What to write in a card?

Some things that I appreciated reading in my cards ... you're sorry she is going through this; you will keep her in your thoughts every day (and prayers, if you're a person of faith); she can call you any time (day or night).

These were my favorite gifts:

Bookstore gift cards - I used them to buy a couple of breast cancer books and some to read during the many hours I spent in doctors' waiting rooms.

Restaurant gift cards - pick one that does carry-out.  

Shawl or sweater - many people get cold during chemo; at home, my shawls make me think of the person who gave it to me and remember that person is thinking about me.

Maid service - My brother lives far away so he sent money for me to have the house professionally cleaned.

I hope these ideas help. With a friend like you, I know she'll get through this.

Cinda

Just before my surgery my friend gave me bed jacket made from a thick fuzzy fabric that is incredibly soft. I didn't think much about it before surgery beyond the convenience of it but have since found it is the only thing I could tolerate touching my skin starting the day I came home from the hospital. I still use it across my chest at night as I approach three months out bilat mast as it is soo comfortable and warm. I bless this woman every day for her thoughtfulness.

I agree that the get well soon kind of wishes didn't hit the right note although I appreciated the thought and effort. My sister in law sent me a card about every week the first six weeks, some sweet, some funny and some just thinking about me .... I loved it!!

Hope this post isn't too late for you.