My aunt (father's sister) has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. They are not offering her any treatment as the tumours are too advanced, just palliative care. So sad. My Dad is devastated and is off to see her at the weekend. We are not going with him as it would be too much of an intrusion I feel just yet, but I really want to do something. Is a card a trite thing to do? What does one say? Would/could anything make her feel better/worse? Or am I just looking to make myself feel better? Yes, probably... She was being cared for at home but has been taken into hospital today for more help. Just feel at a loss to know what to do.
If anyone has been in this sitiation, could you advise me as to what would be a good thing to write in a card? I can hardly say "get well soon" but equally don't want to be morbid and make her feel depressed.
Doing nothing seems wrong. Sending flowers seems corny. Visiting is out of the question just yet as she is not well enough and we live so far away. Plus, she does have a big family all around her so at least she is not alone.
Any advice? I've bought this card now spent forever choosing the right one but now, for once, I'm lose for words...