How do I show my Gratitude to my co-workers?

I had back surgery a month ago and I work in a small medical office setting so 10 employees at the most and I have missed work because I have not been released by my surgeon to return and probably wont return until Sept 17th. My coworkers sent me flowers and a card while I was in the hospital and I sent them a thank-you note expressing my gratitude for the flowers and everything they do. I was thinking since my return to work is much later than expected and I know they are working there butts off. I really want to get them a gift and take to the office for example baked goods, chocolates, or I was thinking some travel lotions from bath and body works. Is this going overboard an innappropriate or is it a nice gesture or should I just leave it at the thank you card I sent to them about a month ago??

How do I show my Gratitude to my co-workers?
Its the thought that counts, so an additional gesture wouldn't be out of the question. But, if it were me, I wouldn't do it and would simply take the opportunity to thank everybody else again at the next available opportunity, such as at a staff meeting or something. Tell them you recognized that they pulled an extra load while you were out and that you are very grateful for that.





You sound like a courteous and gracious person and showing your co-workers that in some way, really whatever way you are most comfortable is really the most important thing.
Reply:Although I believe that all medical staff should be honored with two weeks in Tahiti free of charge, your idea would depend on how long "extra" you are gone. My mother spent a month in intensive care a few years ago and after seeing all the flowers left at the nurses station I purchased "very good" pens for all three shifts. Had the words "God Bless" engraved on the pocket clip and placed them on the desk as we left. So I guess you should let them pick, a pen or two weeks in Tahiti. :)
Reply:Any expression of continued gratitude for their taking on any additional burdens would be appreciated. Try a couple of things between now and your return. Have a couple of pizzas sent early enough one day for all to enjoy. Drop off candy or baked goods. Or, if you can afford it, put together a personalized individual gift basket for each one of them.





Many blessings to you for a continued recovery!
Reply:Your thank you card was enough, and the polite thing to do, if you want to take, or send another, thats fine. I would not buy personal gifts, that is a bit overboard. Put out a food offering, cookies, a fruit plate, a veggie plate, big box of candy, if you want, with a thanks card standing next to it.It would be very nice, but you don't have to.
Reply:i wouldn't be doing too much cooking/baking b/c they are going to wonder why you are at home being betty crocker instead of at work!!! i'd stop by the bakery and pick up some cookies/brownies etc. and deliver them w/another thank you for all you have done in my absence card. the pizza idea was a good one too.





i'm sure they aren't expecting anything, but i understand why you would like to do something. i'm sure they will appreciate the recognition for their hard work.
Reply:Cook a simple dinner and invite them to your house

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