Get Well Soon Messages: 70 Things To Write In A Get Well Card

You're in the right place for get Well Soon Messages. There are 36 ready-to-copy lines on this page, grouped into caring get well soon messages, funny get well soon messages and get well soon messages after surgery, plus more below - pick one, change a detail so it sounds like you, and you're done.

Not sure what to write in a get well soon card? These get well soon messages cover friends, family, colleagues and children, plus messages after surgery, funny lines for a quick recovery and short wishes. Choose a tone that suits how unwell the person is.

Caring get well soon messages

  • Thinking of you and sending lots of love for a speedy recovery.
  • Wishing you strength, rest and a quick return to feeling like yourself.
  • Sorry you're under the weather. Take it easy and get well soon.
  • Sending healing thoughts and a big virtual hug.
  • Rest up and let others look after you for a change. Get well soon.
  • Here's hoping each day brings you a little more strength.
  • We miss you. Hurry back to good health.
  • Just a note to say we're thinking of you and hope you feel better soon.

Funny get well soon messages

  • Get well soon. The sofa is great, but it's no substitute for you.
  • Sorry you're poorly. On the bright side, guilt-free daytime TV.
  • Get well soon, or we'll have to start being nice to each other.
  • Hope you feel better soon. Doctor's orders: biscuits and box sets.
  • Being ill is rubbish. So is the office without you. Get well soon!
  • Get well soon! You're too stubborn to stay down for long.

Get well soon messages after surgery

  • Wishing you a smooth recovery after your operation. Take all the time you need.
  • So glad the surgery is behind you. Rest, heal and be kind to yourself.
  • Thinking of you as you recover. Here's to stronger days ahead.
  • Hope the nurses are kind and the jelly is plentiful. Get well soon.
  • One step at a time. We're cheering you on through your recovery.

Get well soon messages for family

  • Mum, the house isn't the same without you bossing us around. Get well soon.
  • Dad, rest up. We'll keep the garden alive (probably). Love you.
  • Sending all our love, Nan. We can't wait to see you back on your feet.
  • Get well soon, sis. Nobody else steals my clothes like you do.

Get well soon messages for a colleague

  • Wishing you a speedy recovery from all of us at work.
  • Don't worry about a thing here. Just focus on getting better.
  • The team sends best wishes for a quick recovery.
  • Your desk misses you, and so do we. Get well soon.

Get well soon messages for kids

  • Get well soon, superstar! Even superheroes need a rest day.
  • Sending you cuddles and a speedy recovery.
  • Hope you're back to running around very soon!
  • Brave, strong and amazing. That's you! Get well soon.

Short get well soon messages

  • Get well soon.
  • Feel better soon!
  • Thinking of you.
  • Sending love and healing hugs.
  • Rest up and get well.

How to write it so it lands

  • Match the tone to how serious the illness is.
  • Offer something practical, like a meal or a lift.
  • Keep it short and sincere.

Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a get well soon card?

Say you're thinking of them, wish them a speedy recovery and offer practical help if you can. Keep it warm and positive.

Is it OK to write a funny get well soon message?

Yes, for minor illnesses or injuries and people who like a laugh. For serious illness, keep the tone gentle and caring.

What do you write for someone seriously ill?

Avoid 'get well soon' if recovery is uncertain. 'Thinking of you and sending love' is kind and honest.

What is a good example of get Well Soon Messages?

"Thinking of you and sending lots of love for a speedy recovery." is one of 36 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

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