Let's raise a glass

[Hobnobswantshernameback]

It's Christmas Eve.
just taking a moment out of the crazy to remember
Raising a glass to my dad. 10 years gone
lost to the curse of dementia before that
wishing you could have known your grandchildren better
to dad

Oh @Hobnobswantshernameback I opened this thread thinking I’ll raise a glass to my dad. Your op made me blub.

Raising a glass of wine, his favourite tipple, to my dear dad, whose last Christmas was 35 years ago. He was funny, clever, a great teacher. Wish you could have met your grandchildren dad, you would have been so proud of them. <3

And 🍷to everyone on this thread who is also missing someone close to them.

Reading the thread I am in tears. So so sorry for all of you have lost someone, but especially those whose loved ones have died so young, partners, siblings, children 💔

🕯🍷 I raise a glass and have lit a candle to remember all I have lost.

To my Dad who died on 30th October and his brother who died on 26th November, both this year. Never forgotten, hope they have settled their differences up there if there is an afterlife.

🍷 to all of the special people you toasted. I’m raising one to my DF who died in October 2021 before his time. This is my first Christmas with my in laws since and they are making a special effort to include his memory.

To my lovely, crazily intelligent, generous, kind uncle. The first Christmas without you. I am sure you will be watching us all from wherever you are. Love you x

To my lovely mum. Our first Christmas without the one who loved Christmas best xxx

To my lovely dad who finally succumbed to Parkinson’s and all its dreadful implications on Sept 20th - he should be here eating seafood with us tonight but I’m also relieved that he is free from suffering

Love you Popsie Pete

To Mum, Dad and my lovely big sister. Christmas isn't the same without you. Raising a glass and hoping you are all together somewhere.

Raising a glass to my mum, my Nan, my grandad and most importantly, our beloved little DD. Never forgotten and always with us ✨

To Grandad - the first man who ever loved me and the only man who never let me down. Second Christmas without you and it's no easier than this time last year.

To C - I can't imagine how you were feeling that night, but I wish you'd talked to us and known how much you were loved. And to your mum who couldn't carry on without you.

To SB. Taken from us too soon - life at this time of year feels so quiet without you playing the tunes.

To C & N. Your eldest son is an amazing man who I am privileged to call my best friend and I know how much he misses you all these years later. I promise I'm looking after him for you.

And for my 8 angels who were too perfect for this world.

😢

My beautiful big sister, forever 33 years old. This is the 17th Christmas Eve without you and it was always our day. Champagne, painting our nails to Carols from Kings, helping Mum with her wrapping. Oddly, this is the day that's the hardest, not the anniversaries. You would adore your niece as well, she's so like you ❤

To my mum and dad who i miss terribly 2nd year without them both. I wish you got more years with my son but I know you're both always with us. Love you xxxx

To C, missed always and thought of often ❤️

To my beautiful, complicated mother. How I wish you could have met my babies. I miss you xxx

To S who couldn't take any more, you're missed more than you ever could have known. Happy Christmas x

To my lovely dad, who died 23 years ago. He would have loved to meet his 3 grandchildren and various granddogs. We all miss him.

To my Dad, gone 22 years, I wish you'd met my Dh and your two lovely grandsons ( and your great granddaughter due in June ) I miss you I really do.

Love to all in this thread who've lost loved ones - let's raise a 🥃

To my beautiful mum, missed so much. She'd have loved that we're all together this year 🍷

My mum. God but she loved Christmas. All the tatt. Crap cook though 😂😂😂.

She would be so proud of her grand children.

Miss you mum.

To my Mum. I miss you so much xx

Mum, Dad, Nan and gramps
Life has never been quite the same without you ❤️

To my lovely dad, I wish you had been able to beat your demons and be here to meet your grandchildren.
To my darling A, I wish you were still here with your children. You were a superwoman.

To my daughter

My 13th Christmas without you but you'll be there tomorrow as I know you always are.

My baby brother - a decade ago feels simultaneously like a lifetime and no time at all. I can still hear your voice, your laugh, and thankfully your musical abilities, due to your immeasurable talent!

My boys are too young to remember you but they know you because of this - we continue to speak your name daily, you're their guitar hero! I hope you're proud. And I hope you're happy. I miss you, and love you forever xxx