“I just want you to know how much I appreciate your dropping off this wonderful little flower. It truly brightens my day. I’ll look at it constantly.”
The smallest gift or gesture can can bring comfort, hope and a little bit of joy to a dear friend or loved one during a hospital stay. The 1960s floral industry slogan, “ Say it with flowers.” couldn’t be more powerful in this setting. Always think small and consider a durable flowering plant as a gift, keeping in mind that a well intentioned bouquet is dying on arrival. Who wants to contemplate flowers wilting and water turning green over these long, tedious hours ? Remember that surface space is always at a premium in these rooms. The most emotionally, impactful and comforting gift during such anxious times is something small enough to fit on a patient’s bedside tray , their dining room and desk for the duration of their stay.
