Among Friends

[TX-starlight]

I've had a couple of friends, recently going through some rough times. I've sent a card, just to let them know I'm thinking of them. I send cards for all my classmates b-day, Christmas cards to only a few special people, & sympathy cards often. Usually, I don't even get a thank you, or any acknowledge that they received it. I still send my cards, just because it makes me feel better that they KNOW I thought of them.

*Send the card. 

[IMW]

Perhaps a “Thinking of You “ card would be appropriate.

[Mom2Dogs]

Thanks everyone for the kind words of advice, I picked up a thinking of you card this morning.

[chrystaltree]

Do they make  "Sorry you have Parkinson's" cards?  I would be highly offended if someone did that to me.  Parkinson's is not death sentance and that couple doesn't need your pity or condolences. It's an illness and they are living with it and being treated for it. When people face health challenges like that, they need to be lifted up and encouraged and supported.  I know you want to do something but a condolence care isn't the right thing to do.  You aren't even friends with them, as you said.  You are just acquaintences. Why don't you take them out for nice lunch after church?  Since they shared the diagnosis with you can tell them that you are rooting for them and offer any assistance they might need and then....just have a lovely lunch. 

[Hoovermom]

I can tell you from experience that the initial diagnosis of Parkinson's is shocking.  A nice card, certainly not condolences or sympathy card is appropriate.  As I stated since they are new "friends" that is what I would do.  A lunch appointment would be awkward for me as well as for them since they are new "friends".  It would put them on the spot to engage in conversation that is too personal to share.