How to Brighten the Day of a Hospital Patient with an Ecard...

My mother had been through a horrible 9 days. Colon cancer, no food or drink the whole time, being cleaned out for tests and surgery, and having a GRI tube through nose, catheters, etc....Finally, we had the news that they got the tumor, and it was not in the liver. We were all so relieved. However, we had not really told her the whole picture until necessary. We were turning cartwheels that her liver was clear, and she was trying to get her mind wrapped around the word, "CANCER." She was exhausted, and just beginning to recover from major surgery, and even the removal of her appendix, too. She needed encouragement.

Her little meal of jello and Popsicles came, and she received a beautiful computer printed card from a very precious dear friend of mine. ( One of those who always is thinking about other people, no matter what is happening with her.) This card meant so very much to my mother.....I was surprised. I had seen something about sending cards on the website when I was filling out a form about an exceptional nurses aide we had that we wanted to be sure was recognized. I assumed a computer was necessary for her to receive the ecard. If they had a computer in her room, she wouldn't know how to turn it on!

It turns out that you can send those ecards to a hospital patient, and the nutrition department prints them and sends with on their tray! So, I immediately went to find out if it cost anything, and then I proceeded to ask everyone I know to send her one.

I can't wait until they all start trickling in, and it is supposed to be within one day.

This is such a wonderful opportunity to send love to someone, and it absolutely costs you nothing, not even a stamp. I will now be doing this for everyone that I know in the hospital.

Most hospitals probably have this service on their website. Our hospital has it listed under "Patients and Visitors." Then you select, "Send a Greeting Card." There is no login information or anything....just fill in the patient's name and a message. You don't even have to have the room number. If your hospital has several facilities in their network, be sure you choose the right city or hospital.