Whenever someone we know and love gets sick or has surgery, we march up to the front lines. We hope we’re helping to instill the attributes of mercy and compassion as we demonstrate how to cheer up and take care of a friend or family member who’s ill. A visit is in order if it’s possible, but sometimes it’s not. What’s always welcome and do-able? A get well card. But not just ANY get well card.
We get a standard get well card and envelope, then I hand the kids two plain sheets of paper. They begin to draw their own “get well” themed drawings. Sometimes the pictures are of the person themselves, and at other times it’s description of a fantastical, magical contraption that will miraculously make them well (or at least feel better). Here’s an example of G drawing a complicated “medicine pipe” just this week for a friend of ours who’s under the weather:
Here’s a drawing G made earlier this year for his great-grandpa. It’s a detailed account of G holding Grandpa’s hand and making sure he’s getting the best care possible. Warms my heart!
The kids get to use any art supplies they choose, picking colors they believe the recipient will love the most. Sometimes I let the kids slip in a fancy band-aid or a stick of gum as a mini surprise. And what’s a mailed envelope without a fun sticker to hold it closed?
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Kelly (2 years ago)
So cute! I often have my older kiddo send photos with the letters he writes to family members, but I never thought of the get well card idea. Thanks for sharing!
Kendra aka The Meanest Momma (2 years ago)
What a talented little artist – great job on combining creative talents with compassion and empathy!