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Let’s raise a glass

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 24/12/2018 11:03

To absent friends and family at Christmas.
I like to start this thread early on Christmas Eve and just pause for a minute in all the chaos

To dad, gone 6 years but you had gone in so many ways so long before.
Miss you and always think of you when Christmas cards land in the doormat

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 24/12/2018 11:22

And to P.
It’s been ten years. So much has changed
You’d have been so proud

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pinkyredrose · 24/12/2018 11:24

To Mimi, three yrs ago. Hope you're at peace wherever you are.

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 24/12/2018 11:25

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VioletCharlotte · 24/12/2018 11:29

I'm raising a Cinzano and lemonade to my lovely Nan and a Scotch to my Grandad. I miss them both so much at Christmas, and am so grateful to them both for all the happy memories.

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 24/12/2018 11:30

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Oogle · 24/12/2018 11:31

To I. 12yrs ago you took your life on this day. I miss you so, so much. Never far from my thoughts.

To M. My darling, life is not the same without you my crazy friend!

To my wonderful Grandad, recently joined by my beautiful Nan. My heart breaks daily. I miss you both so much. Christmas is not the same without you both. Thank you so much for all the love and the good times.

I’m off to lay some flowers in a while, and have a cry before I can let Christmas celebrations properly begin.

CoffeeandChocolateplease · 24/12/2018 11:33

To Mum. Our first Christmas without you. Don't worry, I'm keeping a good look out for Granny. Love you loads xx

BifsWif · 24/12/2018 11:38

To my brother. I miss you more than I could ever put in to words

to everyone missing a loved on this Christmas.

MrsTommyBanks · 24/12/2018 11:38

To Mum, Dad, Nan, John, Lee and Jack.
I miss you all everyday, hope you are all in a better place.

AsleepAllDay · 24/12/2018 11:39

To my grandmother, three years without you but never forgotten

bigbluebus · 24/12/2018 11:44

To my Dad died 5 years ago and who always had his funny little sayings - miss him loads.
To my Mum, who lived just over 2 years after dad died but pined for him every day after being married to him for 63 years. Happily reunited.
To my DD who died 2 years ago and whom we buried 4 days before Christmas 2016. Miss you every day DD. Live has changed so much without you.

bigbluebus · 24/12/2018 11:45

life

Awrite · 24/12/2018 11:48

To my little brother. He died aged 31. So much I feel about his not being here. It may seem trivial but he missed his football team doing really well. Maybe he knows. And now the tears ...

marvellousnightforamooncup · 24/12/2018 11:55

To all absent friends and relatives but particularly Mum, my first Christmas without you. To my grandmother who used to do a fine spread for us all on Christmas Eve. ❤️

BearSoFair · 24/12/2018 11:57

To my Brother in Law, who passed just yesterday. He wouldn't want us to not enjoy Christmas but it's going to be so hard.

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 24/12/2018 11:58

For everyone who find this time of year tough

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Jxtina86 · 24/12/2018 12:07

My Nana - three years and she was the heart and soul of Christmas. Every year my parents offered to host and she refused saying that she'd carry on until she couldn't lift the turkey into the oven. She couldn't stand the Queen ('why won't she crack a smile?!') but we always had to watch the speech at 3pm before opening presents. Try to think of all the happy memories and her quirks rather than be sad she's no longer here but it is a hard time of year.

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 24/12/2018 12:49

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Rupeomatic · 24/12/2018 12:50

Thank you for this thread.

Raising a glass to my lovely mum. Our first Christmas without her - hoping she and dad are together again.

secretuser · 24/12/2018 12:56

To D, my lovely sister who died 15 years ago aged 24. Raising a decaf coffee to you because I'm 5 months pregnant with DC2. I wish you could have met them, you'd have been the best auntie.

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 24/12/2018 13:02

To Dad, and to J. Time has passed and we can smile about the happy times but I so wish you were still here. And wee B, you'd be a grown up boy now, but never got the chance. I'm thinking of you today.

HarrySnotter · 24/12/2018 13:06

To my mum and dad. I miss them every single day and would do anything to hear my dad moaning about the fairy lights as my mum decorated everything for Christmas. It'll never feel quite right without them.

Pookythebear · 24/12/2018 13:13

To dad - second one without you, miss you so much and thanks for all the lovely childhood memories, so much more evocative at this time of year. Xxxx

To R - we still miss you so. It’s not the same without you here. A glass of the best bargain wine you can find raised to you this year! It was always quantity over quality with you, R, but we loved every second and we’d give a limb just to share a toast and a sing-song with you once more.

Sleep well both xxx

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hobnobsaremyfavourite · 24/12/2018 13:23

So many memories

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CaptainCallisto · 24/12/2018 13:23

To MIL who died a year ago yesterday. She loved this time of year so much - we're making it extra special for her this year.

And to Mr C who wasn't family but was always there.

for all of us missing loved ones

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