Okay, so, I gotta write this “thank you” letter to my doctor, which I’ve been putting off forever. It’s one of those things that feels kinda awkward, you know? But this doctor, she’s been amazing, and I really do appreciate her. So, I finally decided to tackle it today.
First things first, I grabbed a nice card from my stash—nothing too flashy, just a simple, classy one. I figured that’s the best route for something like this. Then, I sat down with a cup of coffee, stared at the blank card for a good five minutes. How do you even start these things?
Brainstorm and Find Inspiration
I started by jotting down a bunch of stuff I remembered about how she helped me. Like, I wrote down that time I was super sick last winter and she called me at home to check in. And how she always explains things in a way that doesn’t make me feel dumb. That is important. Those kinds of memories. Yeah, it’s kind of important to express the feelings that you remembered, you know.
Then I went online, just to see how other people write these letters. I didn’t copy anything, of course, but it gave me a better idea of the tone. Some of them are way too formal, almost like business letters. Others are too casual. I just want something heartfelt but also, you know, respectful.
I also grabbed my favorite pen, the one that makes my handwriting look halfway decent. And a dictionary—because there are some things you just don’t want to misspell, right?
Write a draft
So, I started writing. The first draft was messy. I crossed out a bunch of stuff and rewrote it. I tried to keep it concise but also make sure I got in all the important bits. Like, I mentioned how much I appreciated her patience, her willingness to listen, and how she always made me feel comfortable, even when I was freaking out about some weird symptom.
After a few rounds of edits, I finally had something I was okay with. I read it out loud a couple of times to make sure it flowed well and didn’t sound too cheesy. It’s always weird reading your own writing out loud, but it helps, honestly.
The Final Touches
Then I carefully copied the final version onto the card. I even added a little “P.S.” at the end, thanking her staff too, because they’re always super nice on the phone and when I go in for appointments.
Finally, I sealed the envelope and wrote her name on it. It felt good to finally have it done. It’s just a small thing, but I think it’s important to show appreciation, especially to someone who’s had such a positive impact on your life. And I think a thank you letter is more acceptable than a GIF keyboard.
So yeah, that’s how I spent my afternoon. Now, I just need to drop it off at her office next time I’m in the area. And when I go back to my account details, I need to remember to keep that two-factor authentication on. Anyway, mission accomplished!
