Let's raise a glass

[Hobnobswantshernameback]

I start this thread every Christmas Eve.
its a place to take a moment to remember those we miss and for anyone having a tough day amongst the chaos it's a quiet place of just being and having a minute.
I'll raise a glass to my dad.
11 years.
I still wish I'd known you better.

To my brother. Still miss you, you old sod.

For the person whose telephone number will never come up on my display again. I so miss it appearing there. I am too old to do grief again but no doubt I will get through. It is only bad in parts. Thank you for the thread. Right, therapy session over, cuppa now.

🍷 to my dad, died four years ago but Alzheimer’s took him long before that.

My sister, after all these years, I still miss you 🥂

My stepmum, almost four years, you made my dad happy and I know you tried for me 🍷

DP’s mum, you were a wonderful woman 🥃

To my mum, I never knew what created your problems, the damage you caused was immense. I wish I’d known you properly ☕️

Raising a Glass to my Dear Daddy, 25 Years ago the World just felt too much for him.
He was the same age I am now (39) so this year feels particularly poignant. And to my Sweet Grandad who stepped in and filled the space, 10 Years gone. I can imagine them together now raising a Glass back at Me 🥃❤️

A pot of tea to my dad.

And I raise a glass with you all for thosecyou have lost, thosectakrn too soon and thosebpeopke for whom loss is a uge struggle.

I hope there is hope, comfort and love to surround everyone..

Dad, who died when I was a teenager. He was away a lot and I never really got to know him as a dad, but I miss him. And his sister, my second mum, with a smile that could light up a room and always so loving and welcoming.

This thread is making me cry 😢

My father , 20 years this year, it seems like yesterday.

may his soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace and joy.

My Cousin E taken by cancer. 🍷

For S. 23 is far too young. I shouldn't have been singing at your funeral - K&D should have been contacting you and your brother 30 years from now asking you to sing at mine.

To my wonderful Nana who left us almost 42 years ago. More than 2/3rds of my life without her but so very fondly remembered ♥️

My Dad, who died suddenly in September 2022.

I raise a glass to wonderful Dad who now has a houseful of grandchildren who he never got to meet.
He has well and truly missed the best years of our lives.

For my Dad and brother. I can’t bear to think about them at this time of year because it’s so painful. I keep them safe in my heart as always ❤️

♥️

I'll raise a glass for my funny, gorgeous, wonderful son James, 11 years since the world became too much for him.
You are loved and missed every single day ❤️

My friend K. Can’t believe you’re gone.
❤️

To my lovely MiL, my dear dad and my old friend S. I would love a glass of whisky and a walk in the woods with you all this Christmas.

Lovely thread. Raising a glass with you all.

Having an imaginary Bailey’s for my sister (I’m teetotal now but we always used to drink it together at Christmas). She died 11 years ago and loved Christmas. It’s only this year that I’ve started to be able to enjoy it a bit again without her.

and to a lovely friend who died suddenly just a few weeks ago. I wish she’d had another chance in life.

Here’s to remembering them all at this bittersweet time.

❤️

To Dad. Miss you.

Ah this thread is making me cry

To my mum, my dad and my brother, all of whom popped off too early 🍷🍷🍷

I’m lucky enough to be spending Christmas with my sister, who we nearly lost a few years ago, so I am very grateful for her 🍸

To my sister. Third Christmas without her, far too young. I only have a can of warm coke but it will have to do.

To my lovely mum and sister who made Christmas. A gin and tonic will be raised for them ❤️

To my lovely mum, who left us 2 weeks and two days ago. I miss you so much. We've got your Pink Gin Mocktail and am going to raise a glass to you today. I hope you're having a party in heaven. Merry Christmas. 🎅
I'll also raise a glass for all those on here missing loved ones. 💔