Very randomly I was grateful to Mumsnet today

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I used what I couldn't call a hint, tip, hack (yuck!) or suggestion in the truest sense. But I remembered something that another Mumsnetter posted on a thread I was reading, and I was touched by it. She said that she put her late Mum's last birthday card to her up on display on her birthday after her Mum had died. How lovely ❤.

Today I've put my Mum's last Christmas cards to us up. She died in January this year so they were the last written thing I have from her and she was very fond of cards and occasions. It just feels nice - thank you fellow MNetter whoever you are!

I'm glad this little act has given you comfort and made you feel close to your mum. The "firsts" are always so hard, so anything that helps ease the pain is a good thing.

I randomly found a quote a few days after my mum's very sudden death and its been a huge source of comfort. I've had it printed and it hangs on the wall. We decided not to use it at her funeral (which I'm kind of glad of as I'm not sure if want something used at my mum's funeral on display) but it's something I've always, always returned to in the 4 years since we lost her. It brings me great solace. It makes me feel close to her.

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas 🎄

What a lovely tribute to your Mum, I bet she'd have loved that! 🤗

That is a really nice thing to do. My mum is very old and I'm not sure she'll make it to my next birthday. I have thrown away my cards but I shall keep my Christmas cards just in case!

That's lovely. My mum is still alive but has Parkinson's. I put the last hand drawn cards she made for us up today and thought how I would do it every year and cherish them

Not quite the same but my Dad always posted my birthday card. This year it didn't arrive & I got a note from Royal Mail saying I had a letter to collect from the office as postage was short.
Before I collected the letter my Dad died unexpectedly. It took me 6 weeks to collect it & I didn't think it would still be there but the Postmaster said they had a delay for some reason so still had it and as they had it for so long there was no extra charge.

I will put that up every year.

I put up my Dads last Christmas card to me for years... he died 20 years ago... somewhere in a house move it got lost... and whilst I wish it hadn't, I almost feel like it's right that it's gone. It was there to comfort me when I needed it. I'll continue to enjoy a glass of red in one of his wine glasses though 🥰