A surprising get well card!
@1creekgirl (40523)
United States
March 2, 2023 9:53am CST
Do you still send get well cards? Or birthday cards?
I know a lot of younger people these days don't, but they might send a text or a Facebook message. Consider yourself very special if you receive a phone call.
I've gotten several cards since I've been sick, but the most unusual one was from a doll club that I helped form about thirty years ago.
Over the years, I quit collecting dolls. I really didn't even know the club was still active. The president of the club signed the card and five others signed well wishes, too.
It was a sweet surprise. We had fun years ago meeting at each other's homes and going to doll shows together.
About the only thing I collect now is dust, lol.
Have you received any cards lately? Collected anything?
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@Marilynda1225 (79768)
• United States
2 Mar 23
I haven't received any cards lately but every month the local gas and electric company send me mail 
That was nice getting a card from the doll club. What kind of dolls did you collect back then? I remember dolls were very popular way back when and I always wanted to collect them. I was always in love with the baby dolls that looked so real.
You're right about the younger generation not sending cards. It's kind of sad to think that card sending might become a thing of the past.
That was nice getting a card from the doll club. What kind of dolls did you collect back then? I remember dolls were very popular way back when and I always wanted to collect them. I was always in love with the baby dolls that looked so real.
You're right about the younger generation not sending cards. It's kind of sad to think that card sending might become a thing of the past.1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
A lot of things have gone now. Kids don't even learn to write in script.
I collected just whatever kind of doll caught my interest. I made a doll to look like our daughter Tammy, but my favorite is a china head doll that belonged to my great grandmother in Illinois in 1870, I think. I made an outfit for her that was in style back then.
BTW, chuckled at "..every month the local gas and electric company send me mail."
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@Marilynda1225 (79768)
• United States
3 Mar 23
@1creekgirl I always loved dolls from when I was young. I bet the china head doll was a keepsake. I can't imagine that it belonged to your great grandmother from 1870
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
@Marilynda1225 I wrote the date, but I think that was close. I hope my kids will keep it in the family.
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@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
3 Mar 23
Oh you are too funny Vicki..dust haha
Nope no collection for me.
I am so glad taht os so nice they sent you that..sweet ladies.
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@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
4 Mar 23
@1creekgirl Hell no Vicki and I am so mad..I am really straining my eyes thanks for asking..how you doing
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
4 Mar 23
@RebeccasFarm I wish I knew how to light a fire under those people! They wouldn't be dragging this along if they were the ones needing their glasses.
I slept good, so that's a lot to be thankful for.
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
It really was a nice surprise. Have you heard anything about your glasses?
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
@JudyEv Those are beautiful! I can see how it would be easy to run out of room.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Mar 23
@1creekgirl I have them all over the place. Here are some of them at our other house.
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@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
2 Mar 23
We still receive Christmas cards and some Birthday cards, although my SIL has sent e-cards and called instead on occasion. I'm so glad you've gotten some cards. I'm sure they help keep your spirits up. I would send one if I had your address! Take care and feel better soon.
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
Thanks! My Oncologist prescribed Oxycodone to help me sleep which did help for a few nights, but I took one today because I was hurting from the lung surgery. It didn't really help much, but it gave me the worst migraine! It's just now easing off. Although, it could be because the Botox for migraines has worn off. I hope I can get them again soon.
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
@LindaOHio I'm waiting for a phone call from my Neurologist to see when I can possibly get the injections. I'm praying the upcoming treatments won't affect it.
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@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
3 Mar 23
@1creekgirl Oh my! That's just what you don't need is migraines now. I hope you can get them soon too.
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@Melanie_Marie (1786)
• New Baltimore, Michigan
3 Mar 23
I always send cards, (along with Happy Birthday texts).. but I still think a card is the good old-fashioned way to do it. And I do my best to keep up with Facebook birthdays when I get the notifications.
Like here's what I did for my mom's birthday yesterday.. I texted her Happy Birthday but also got her all this stuff as soon as I woke up so it would be ready before she got home, like a surprise.
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@Melanie_Marie (1786)
• New Baltimore, Michigan
10 Mar 23
@1creekgirl Thank you! :) I try.
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@Melanie_Marie (1786)
• New Baltimore, Michigan
3 Mar 23
@1creekgirl ^^ Card too ^^
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
I used to send them frequently years ago, but it takes having a reason to receive a get well card to make you really appreciate it.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
4 Mar 23
@1creekgirl Yeah, it's tougher these days. A lot has changed. Not all for the better.
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@snowy22315 (169993)
• United States
3 Mar 23
That is really nice...well, I don't send them but sometimes I might give them in person. That is awesome you got some nice cards.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
3 Mar 23
@1creekgirl - Time by time I read in the Italian newspapers that they find bags full of undelivered cards thrown in the garbage bins. Italian Mail is not reliable.
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
That's too bad you can't depend on reliable delivery.
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
I bet that valentine was very sweet.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
28 Mar 23
Sometimes I do. But I often say it in a social media especially FB.
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
3 Mar 23
Me, too. I'm just about the only person I know who still sends thank you cards.
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