Get Well Wishes and Words of Encouragement

What lies behind us and what lies before us
are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world,
the master calls a butterfly."
~ Richard Bach

"When it is dark enough,
you can see the stars."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The soul would have no rainbow
had the eyes no tears."
~John Vance Cheney

"If the future seems overwhelming,
remember that it comes one moment at a time."
~Beth Mende Conny

"Mishaps are like knives,
that either serve us or cut us,
as we grasp them by the blade or the handle."
~James Russell Lowell, "Cambridge Thirty Years Ago," Literary Essays

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn. "

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

"I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind.
Some come from ahead and some come from behind.
But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see.
Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!"
~ Dr. Seuss

Hope your burdens are feeling lighter,
And each day is a little bit brighter.

Sending a little sunshine
To sprinkle in your day,
Reminding you that you're thought of
In a warm and special way!

With warm wishes
This just comes to say,
That I hope you're feeling better
with each and every day.

Comfy jammies, cozy bed,
big soft pillow for your head.
Worry not, the world can wait
take your time and recuperate.

( A Verse for a card with a flower embellishment
or to include with a gift of flowers ... )
Here's a little bloom
to brighten your room,
And a little card to say
God Bless you today!

"When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow,
Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit."
~ Unknown

"Earth's fairest flowers grow not on sunny plain,
But where some vast upheaval rent in twain
The smiling land . . . .
After the whirlwinds devastating blast,
After the molten fire and ashen pall,
God's still small voice breathes healing over all.
From riven rocks and fern-clad chasms deep,
Flow living waters as from hearts that weep,
There in the afterglow soft dews distill
And angels tend God's plants when night falls still,
And the Beloved passing by that way
Will gather lilies at the break of day."
--J.H.D.

Someone remembers, someone cares;
Your name is whispered in someone's prayers.

Until the sun comes out again for you,
my umbrella is big enough for two.

"If I had a flower for everytime I thought of you,
I would walk forever in my garden"

I think about you constantly,
whether it's with my mind or my heart.

Sometimes we just need to know that people care.
If this is one of those times,
I'm one of those people!

I don't doubt that you can get through it alone,
but why should you have to?
I'm here for you just as you've always been there for me.

If knowing that someone cares
helps the healing process...
...then you should be
feeling better already.

We can't all put our feelings into words like Shakespeare or Browning. I think reading quotes give us those "ah ha" moments of "Yes, that's just what I want to say." When a quote captures your message, use it and add a personal touch. I love to do this by making my own cards. If you're limited by time or crafting ability, buy a pretty box of blank cards and print a quote typed on your computer, cut it out and insert it inside the card with double-sided tape. Going to that little bit of extra effort means so much and I think you'll find it saves you time and money, as opposed to making a trip to the store each time you need a birthday card.

"He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." Psalm 91:4

" I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4

"Don't tell God how big your problems are... tell your problems how big your God is."

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

"The Lord bless you and keep you;" Numbers 6:24

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones." Proverbs 15:30

"Now if we are children, then we are heirs-heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ,
if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory." Romans 8:17

"But those who wait on the Lord Shall
renew their strength; They shall mount up
with wings like eagles, They shall run and
not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

"God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific
plan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty."
Peter Marshall

Whether good day or bad,
happy or sad,
It never hurts to say,
God is with you today.

God has not promised you smooth sailing,
but He has promised you a safe landing.

Believing, trusting, waiting, hoping...praying for you.

A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
~Irish Blessing

May each day bring you renewed strength and brighter times.

Just thought you could use a little extra sunshine today.

As you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly
and wished a quick recovery.

Hope You Perk Up Soon!

"Sleep, riches, and health to be truly enjoyed must be interrupted."
-- Johann Paul Friedrich Richter

" Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength."
--Corrie ten Boom

"The best six doctors anywhere
And no one can deny it
Are sunshine, water, rest, and air
Exercise and diet.
These six will gladly you attend
If only you are willing
Your mind they'll ease
Your will they'll mend
And charge you not a shilling."
-- Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields