A person whos dying doesnt want everyone to act sad around them all the time.

What to say in a card to someone with terminal illness. First of all most of us want to say we are sorry because indeed we are. And unlike emails or text messages a handwritten note can be put on display. The most important thing is to offer a comforting presence.

Well relax because there are plenty of warm hopeful encouraging and even funny things you can say to someone whos injured or ill. Theres nothing I wouldnt do for you. Im rooting for you.

But unspecific offers of help can often seem meaningless. We assume people know what they mean to us but they dont. Comforting Words for the Terminally Ill.

When we see friends and loved ones suffering we want to help. They appreciate it when someone is willing to kid around with them. Dont tell someone theyll beat it when its scientifically impossible.

Dont say things like let me know if you need anything advises Lyons. Im going to keep bugging you and I better not stop hearing from you either I love you you know that right. Not understanding someones terminal diagnosis can be unintentionally offensive.

Ill pray for you. For example a get well soon card isnt appropriate for someone with terminal cancer. If youre talking in person heres what to say when someone is terminally ill.