Let’s raise a glass

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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

This is the first year since my grandma got ill. She isn't my grandma anymore and it's heartbreaking. Although she's not who I remember now, I will always remember her for who she was.
She doesn't recognise me anymore, nor does she recognise my mum. We think she recognises my grandad. Over 70 years marriage, over 70 Christmases together, first one like this. We know the end isn't far away now, all I can hope for her is a peaceful passing. I love her so much. I'm crying writing this. To Grandma.

To Nana. Third Christmas without her. I always chat to her and have asked her to look out for my grandma when her time comes. Nana you were such a character! And you are so, so missed. Yet never, ever forgotten. The younger generation will always hear about you, your memory will live on! I love you.

Also to J. I don't remember your name. We were friends when I was 3, before you got ran over and died. I don't remember it happening but my mum told me about you a few years ago. I do remember what you looked like, and that you liked egg and cress sandwiched. Ever since my mum told me, I think about you, and your parents. I wish them peace.

To my mother in law, who died last summer. I missed chattering our way through Bake-Off and Strictly this year and will miss you even more this Christmas.

I will be raising a glass for my gorgeous brother who left us suddenly aged 42 four months ago. It's my first Christmas in 42 years that I won't spend with him. I'm still devastated by the loss and miss him more every day. Life isn't getting easier

To FIL - I’m sorry you never saw us get married and that you’ll never meet your Grandson. He’s gorgeous and your son makes a fantastic father.

To my Grandads and Uncle - I miss you all so much and think of you always

Thank you for this thread op.
I raise my glass to my mother and her sisters, who are dearly missed but I imagine them all having the most wonderful time together.
Thank you mum, thank you fabulous aunts.

To dad. Miss you every day but especially Christmas day

And to Auntie Gwen. I still listen for you to ring on Christmas day even though it's years now since you rang us.

For L, my best friend who decided this world was not what made her happy any more. 🍷 Christmas isn't the same without her ❤️

DS1
I love you and miss you so much.
The third Christmas without you and it doesn't get any easier.

To Grandma, you died 1 year ago today. You did not know that your passing was just the start of a truly awful year. I miss you every day, miss your take no nonsense wisdom.
To D, I want to say I miss you, and to a point I do even though I barely got to know you. You did S so much good, and then in one drunken moment you undid it all and then some. So whilst I feel so so sad at the circumstances of your passing, i can't let go of how much damage your actions have done to everyone, even A who knew you even less.
Rest in peace though, to all those gone before us.

To my in-laws, who passed away some years ago, and to my old school friend, who didn’t make it through 2018. He loved a Christmas drink so will think of him.

My mum.

And a local mum who was killed by a fucking drunk driver the other day leaving a 15 yr old DD. 15 FFS. Bastard. Hope she rests.

To mammy 🍷 passed away 4 years ago. I miss her every day but especially at Christmas because she loved it.
And 🍷 to every one remembering loved ones this Christmas x

To my lovely Dad, miss you everyday

To our fabulous girl A.

Second Christmas without you, meaning second Christmas Day in 10 years I’ll be waking up without a hangover. Life and soul of, well, life. Most loyal and fantastic friend anyone could ask for. Love you loads xxxxx

To my mum. First year without you, we're all feeling a bit lost. But we're doing it, the way you taught us, and we will light a candle under your tree and dance under your star.

I've held off the tears so far, but typically I've just put my makeup on and bang. This thread.

Love you momma, love you.

To R gone too soon this year. I’m looking after your girl and your kids best I can, you are sorely missed.

To my family member that died two years ago today

To Grandpa,

Christmases for me will always be memories of coming down to yours, the whisky being left out for Santa, the King's College Choir record going on at 6am, the present from Santa beside the fireplace. I'm sad you won't get to meet your first great-grandchild but I hope her Christmases will be as magical as you always made mine.

Slainte!

To my Papa - died on the 13th last year.
To DM - 19 years ago.

To my beautiful A, taken age 24. Our 7th Christmas without you, they don't get any easier. 🍷

Thanks for everyone posting on this thread
Wish there weren’t so many to miss but I feel a bit less alone now

Jamie, I love you. I wish I could see you again one last time.

To my Ex MIL Maureen. Such a tough few last months. You will be missed always but especially at Christmas. Xxx