Card for friend with cancer - appropriate or not?

[lill72]

I bought a card for a friend with cancer and though I meant it to be uplifting - am not sure they will take the wrong way

It has a picture of the sea with the words ' Love, Laugh, Live'

I meant this to be inspirational but not sure the word 'live' is a good choice in this context. what do you think?

Not good

Whatever you do please don't tell her she can fight this. People still tell my husband he can beat this and keep fighting but all he can do is hope the treatment keeps him alive for longer. I think people say and wright things like that because they are at a lose as to what to say so throw around the usual platitudes. In saying that it's so bloody difficult to find the right words a very dear friend of ours is also terminally ill and we still have problems finding the right words.

Sorry I went completely of track there OP and I apologise for my rant. It's been a long day. Our friend is back in hospital and I was just saying to my husband earlier that I wanted to get her something to let her know we're thinking of her. Some if the comments here from those that have or are going through it is very helpful so thank you OP for starting this thread as I find it very helpful.

stayWithMe

Thank you RockRCool, that's very kind.
Bit embarrassed by my rant now.

Please rant away....and don't be embarrassed. I think ranting on an anonymous Internet forum is the perfect place. Much better than doing it in real life.

Thanks all for your helpful comments, especially good to hear from those that have had cancer and know your thoughts.
Rant away everyone - it all helps hey!

In the end I sent a card which said 'you're awesome' on it with a sort of ironic image compared to what my friend is. Hard to explain, but you could only loo at it in a funny, lighthearted way. I said I was thinking of them inside and told them they're awesome, along with sending a box of treats as I am on the other side of the world from them and wish i could be closer. hope it makes them feel a little better,

That sounds spot on.

Sounds perfect. You're a lovely friend.