Let’s raise a glass

[hobnobsaremyfavourite]

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

My dad- nearly 20 years now and still miss you. Wish I could have you back for five minutes to see the beautiful woman your precious granddaughter has become, and to meet MY precious granddaughter!

To my grandparents, 19 years, 18 years, 18 years and 4 years since you left us. I can't believe it's been so long. Christmas isn't the same without you. Loved and remembered every day.

for everyone missing someone special this Christmas.

My little boy. I'll love you forever and miss you always 💙

To my lovely dad, gone for 25 years and still missed so much. You never got to meet my DS but you'd have loved him and been so proud of him.

To my darling mum who we lost 3 years ago shortly before Christmas. it still feels weird to be without you, we all miss your love, kindness and hysterical giggles at inopportune moments.

Dammit, I've gone all misty-eyed now.

To my DM 19th Christmas without you.To both my uncle who died 4 years ago and my aunt who died last month.All sadly missed

Gabriel, my beautiful son. You would have been 8 in November . My heart aches to know what kind of little boy you would have grown into.

Thank you for this thread.
To S my darling big brother who made my childhood a special one with your kindness and silliness. Happy Birthday too on the 29th, love you, you made a frightened little sister feel safe.X

To my sister, you’re always in my heart, even after all these years. She would have been 49 on Boxing Day
To my gran, a truly lovely and selfless lady.
My dad, although here in body his mind has been taken by Alzheimer’s
My mum who left me and my sister as children, I never understood you but I forgive you.
My DP mum, a wise and wonderful woman

I would also like to raise a glass to all the mums on this thread who are facing Christmas without their children.

My heart is breaking for you - I can’t even imagine that kind of loss

To my Nan I raise a nice cuppa, nearly 3 years but think about her everyday, very much missed by all of us more than she would ever have realised 💐

I post on this thread every year.
The months roll by. Remembering my mum and dad, mum taken tragically and both far too soon.
Still missing you, particularly at Christmas. I hope you'd be proud. X

To my ex, G. RIP. Hope you're at peace now xxx

🍷To my mum. 14 years gone. No idea what life would look like for me if you had survived the cancer. It would be very different indeed. But I'm (mostly) happy with my life, it just isn't anything at all what I thought it would be like.

To my old friend GeeBee. Fond memories old chum. Think of you often, especially at this time of year.

This thread is making me want to cry.

To my darling Dad Four years now, I will never stop missing you.

Deep breaths.

And on with the festivities.

To Dad who died on Thursday after a long battle. And Mum who died 2 years ago. I hope you are both together. xx

Mum. 10 Christmases without you and on only in my 30s :( She never got to meet any of her grandchildren. She would have loved them all so so much.

Grandad. You would have loved all of your great grandchildren.

To my dad, who passed 18 months ago. I wish you could have seen our new home. Hoping I don't ruin this Christmas like I did the last with the tears and anger that came.

My mother in law who passed away in 2009- miss you always. You are thought of often. Wish you could of met your grandson. He's just like your baby boy and to my father in law who passed away in April this year - you caused so much pain and upset towards the end but that was the alcohol talking. You weren't always like that and we miss you in our own way x

Raising a glass to my son who I miss every single day.

To my Nan and Grandad B, my Grandad O and Granny Anne.

Lastly to Auntie J, Auntie B and D - you were all taken far too young. Have a drink up there for me 🍷

Raising a glass to all the brave parents of kids,who are no longer here.I wish you a peaceful Christmas

Raising a glass to my Mum and Dad. I like to think of you dancing somewhere. Miss you so much.

To my BIL who died last week, his wife, my best friend, is staying so strong to make a good christmas for the children but I know she will crumble after the funeral. I will be there to pick her up.

To my darling Mum, 11 years, I miss you so much, my heart breaks on my ds behalf, there is no-one and never will be who will love him like you did, it's so hard to keep going without you

Mum,you died 46 years ago but not a day goes by without a thought of you.I was 8 when you went,I hope I've made you proud.

Nan,you died a year before your daughter,but I remember you too,I loved visiting you.

Gran,you died a month before my son was born. You always said someone has to die for a baby to be born. Your death broke my heart.

Three lovely,strong ladies whose blood runs through my veins,so you will live on in my kids and grandkids. You will always be spoken about and remembered with a smile and love. Thank you for the love and fun. Gone in one way but never ever forgotten.