At Love it Forward List, many of the beautiful souls we send cards to are elderly — often widowed, caring for a partner, or living with physical or emotional limitations that make the world feel quieter than it used to be. Your card might be the first kind word they’ve received in a while. And while that may feel like a big responsibility, it’s actually an invitation: to speak from your heart and offer the simple but powerful gift of presence.
Here are a few gentle tips to help you write a card to an elderly person who might be feeling alone:
🌷 1. Start with warmth and kindness
A kind greeting sets the tone. You can begin with something like:
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“Dear friend,”
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“Hello from someone thinking of you today,”
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“Sending a little sunshine your way…”
Let your tone be friendly and sincere — like you’re writing to someone you already care about.
✨ 2. Offer a sense of connection
Even if you don’t know the person, you can share something about yourself that builds a bridge:
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A happy memory from your childhood
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Something beautiful you saw today (a blooming tree, a kind gesture)
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A tradition you love that brings comfort
These small details invite the reader into your world and remind them that life still holds beauty.
💛 3. Use gentle encouragement
Many elderly recipients may be facing loss, health challenges, or deep loneliness. You don’t need to “fix” anything — but you can offer hope and light. Try phrases like:
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“You are not forgotten.”
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“I may be a stranger, but I’m holding you in my heart today.”
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“The world is better with you in it.”
Let them feel seen.
🙏 4. Speak to their spirit
If you know the recipient is religious or spiritual (like many on our list), consider adding a prayer, a blessing, or words of faith. A verse, affirmation, or simple “I’m praying for peace in your heart” can bring great comfort.
💌 5. End with love
Close your card with tenderness:
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“With love from afar,”
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“Warm hugs in words,”
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“Thinking of you and sending light,”
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“From my heart to yours,”
And sign with your first name — it adds a human touch.
Thoughtful little surprises inside an envelope can turn a simple card into a heartfelt keepsake. Here are some sweet, lightweight additions you can include — all flat and mail-friendly:
🌸 1. A Pressed Flower or Leaf
Add a touch of nature. Slip in a delicate pressed flower, small leaf, or even a clover — it brings a little bit of the outdoors to someone who may not get out often. Click here to see pressed flowers or pressed leaves
💖 2. An Origami Heart (or Star, or Butterfly)
A handmade paper shape adds charm and shows you took time and care. Choose cheerful paper or even write a message on it! Click HERE to read tutorial.
🎨 3. A Mini Artwork or Doodle
Draw a tiny landscape, a cute animal, or a colorful pattern on a small piece of cardstock. Even a simple heart or smiley face can lift someone’s day.
✂️ 4. A Quote or Affirmation Card
Write an inspiring quote, prayer, or kind affirmation on a small card — something they can pin up or keep by their bedside. Check those ones HERE.
🌈 5. A Sticker or Two
Include a couple of cheerful stickers (flowers, birds, quotes, etc.). They’re playful, colorful, and bring out childlike joy — perfect for any age.
🧵 6. A Piece of Ribbon or Washi Tape Sample
A small strip of pretty ribbon or washi tape folded into the card can be a tactile delight, especially for those who enjoy crafts or just love beautiful things.
✨ 7. A Bookmark
Create a handmade bookmark with a sweet message or a simple design. Many of our recipients love reading — and even if they don’t, bookmarks are lovely to keep around. Click HERE.
🌻 8. A Tea Bag (optional, check for restrictions)
If mailing within your country and weight allows, a sealed tea bag with a comforting flavor (like chamomile or mint) can feel like a warm hug in envelope form. Click HERE.
Keep it simple, flat, and thoughtful — little things can create big feelings. 💌
📬 Final reminder:
There’s no such thing as the “perfect” card. What matters most is that it’s from you. When you write with love, it will be felt.
Your words may land in someone’s hands on a hard day — and remind them that they matter. That someone out there sees them. That love is still circulating in the world.
And that is everything. 💖
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