What to write in card to dying acquaintance

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A woman I know (not well) through work is dying. I would like to send her a 'thinking of you' type message because I am and I hope she would like that. But not sure what to write. She's in her 60s. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Anyone?

I think 'thinking of you' says it all. Lovely to know you are in other's thoughts when in your most difficult times. Possibly with an offer of any practical help she might need.

It's hard but I think people in the main would rather hear that you were thinking of them. When my uncle was dying I got in touch although we weren't v. close, and went to see him and I think it was appreciated.

Something like:

"Dear X, I was so sorry to hear of your illness and wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you."

And if it is something you'd consider / have time for / would be appropriate, maybe you could offer to visit or ask if there's any way you could be helpful.

I think it's ok to say you aren't really sure what to say - why would you - it isn't a regular occurrence is it - writing a card like this. Maybe:

I was so sorry to hear that your illness is terminal (if you're sure it is) and don't really know what to say as I we don't know each other well, but I wanted to say I am thinking of you and hoping that you will have the care and support of your loved ones at this very distressing time.

People often say "let me know if there is anything I can do" and if you know someone well, it's best to just phone them or better still knock on their door and spend a bit of time with them, or take a meal or cake or something..........but it doesn't sound like that would be right for you.

I did this for a friend recently. We had been close but had lost touch over the years. I just said that I wanted to say goodbye to her, tell her how much I had appreciated her friendship & reminisced about a few of the times we had spent together. I had a text from her sister to say thank you & that it made them all cry but in a good way. I had no idea if it was the "right" thing to do, had major second thoughts after I had posted it but am glad I did so.

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