When you receive $$ a gift??

dbertagni

In the thank you note, do you say, thanks for the cash or thank for the check, or do you just say thanks for the thoughtful gift? For some reason people have sent me $$ in get well cards since my accident. I never know what to say, on birthdays or my wedding, I said thanks for the "gift", but since this is a different situation, I don't know how to address the money??

becki777

I usually just say "Thank you for your generosity/kindness."

sms297

I usually say thank you for the money and say how we will spend it. So if you are going to buy groceries tell them that. Or whatever. I like to be acknowledged for what I gave someone. But that's just me.

dbertagni

SMS-that is what I do too, especially with the baby. But this seems so weird, I don't get why people send me cash or checks for running myself over!! It is nice though.

sms297

Maybe say that when you are up to it you guys are going to go out to a nice dinner... or you are putting it towards a weekend away... it will help you and your little family enjoy life.

uncharch7

i always say thank you for the generous gift and then put what it will be used for.

ECUGirl2004

dbertagni:

SMS-that is what I do too, especially with the baby. But this seems so weird, I don't get why people send me cash or checks for running myself over!! It is nice though.

I'm sure people know that medical expenses are insane and that it may be hard for you to cook, clean, or do whatever right now.  So they are sending cash so you can get a meal, get a babysitter, etc, without going broke. 

Ditto SMS- I'd just say what you're spending it on.  "Thanks so much for the thoughtful gift.  DH and I are using it on a babysitter so that I can get some rest." Or whatever.