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The annual Christmas Eve 'raise a glass' thread

162 replies

cptartapp · 24/12/2020 17:53

Can't see one yet this year? To raise a glass each Christmas Eve and remember those we've lost.
To my mum and dad. Taken too soon in tragic circumstances. Still missing you both so very much.

OP posts:
Honeywort · 24/12/2020 22:25

For my darling dad. I want you back xxxx

MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 24/12/2020 22:26

To my dad and grandma. More than 20 years on, I think of you both every day. I feel very lucky to have known you and owe you so much xx

UniversallyUnchallenged · 24/12/2020 22:26

Mam - always x x

FlorrieMango · 24/12/2020 22:30

To my wonderful Dad, I miss you every single day. I’ll drink a tea to you! I hope I’m making you proud Star

Whiskeylover45 · 24/12/2020 22:46

Bailey's. For my granny ❤️

OldLang · 24/12/2020 22:47

My kind, patient & loving grandparents. I'll never not miss you but you have each other again.

RJnomore1 · 24/12/2020 22:51

To my wee gran. Gone 21 years tomorrow and had a long if sometimes not easy life, but still missed every day. I hope you would be proud of me .

Flowers for everyone on here.

Wigglegiggle0520 · 24/12/2020 22:51

My amazing sister. 22 years without you. Thank you for sending me my beautiful girls. I see so much of you in them. We talk about you often xx

waltzingparrot · 24/12/2020 22:52

To my beautiful friend who fought so hard, died too young. You loved this time of year so much but, it will never be the same without you. ❤️

10brokengreenbottles · 24/12/2020 22:55

To my darling daughter, our sixth Christmas without you. Your candle is burning. My heart aches now as always.

My Mum, who died the year after DD. And FIL, who died earlier this year.

cloudjumper · 24/12/2020 23:16

To my dad, gone for nearly 10 years. You never met your grandchildren who would have loved you so much.

TildaTurnip · 24/12/2020 23:18

To my beautiful Mum. 3rd Christmas apart and missed more than ever.

ItsIgginningtolookalotlikeXmas · 24/12/2020 23:23

To mum, dad, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Wine

ohdoriswheresthesalad · 24/12/2020 23:30

To my wonderful, cherished and much loved nanny who passed just last week. You were my best friend. I'll raise a glass of Sherry to you Nan❤️ I don't know how I'll get through tomorrow 🍷

My grandad, who passed February '18 here's a shandy for you grandad. Miss you everyday 💙🍺

My lovely best friend, 13 years ago. Here's to you lad 💙🍺 still think about you every day

All my lovely service users that I've met over my time as a dom carer - I'm raising a glass to you all 💙❤️

Brillig · 24/12/2020 23:40

To Dad. You never forgot my name even when so much else had deserted you. We spoke on the phone and I said I'd talk to you tomorrow, but there was no tomorrow for you and I couldn't get there in time. I'm sorry.

To Mum. It's still so recent and raw and the tears come in an instant, but I'd like to think of us at Christmas, watching an old black-and-white film on telly, cosy and warm and drinking coffee and laughing. This was our special time of year and it will always be my happy place.

FancySomeChips · 24/12/2020 23:44

To my recently passed grandparents. I miss you so much.
I think of you every day.
I will visit tomorrow x

Allispretty · 24/12/2020 23:46

To my recently passed nan who adored Christmas! Miss her so much xx

FrangipaniBlue · 24/12/2020 23:47

To my Dad who I lost this year to Covid.

and my mum, 17 years still feels like last week.

Goldistheanswer · 24/12/2020 23:48

To my darling dad who I miss so very much. How can it be our fourth Christmas without you? I found a card from you today and just stared at your handwriting, imagining you sitting and thinking what to write. I loved you so dearly, I’m glad you haven’t had to worry about the world this year and I’m doing my best to care for Mum. She’s so lost without you. 💔

nogooddeedgoesunpunished · 24/12/2020 23:55

To my Dad who we lost a month ago. Love you , miss you so much

FluffyFluffyClouds · 24/12/2020 23:56

To my Mum. I've been using some of your baking tins. Even though this is the second Xmas without you, this year it seems so strange and empty that we will not be going to spend it with you.

And to my Dad. I am glad for you that you slipped away so quietly, but we would have liked to say goodbye.

And to my friend who we lost four years ago. We haven't forgotten you.

Nat6999 · 24/12/2020 23:58

To my dad, passed away 2 years ago. My late dp passed away 6 years ago. Our dd stillborn 10 years ago All my grandparents, my lovely funny Auntie. Raising a glass to all of you, love & miss you every day xxxxx

bigpricklyfern · 24/12/2020 23:59

To my mum, our first Christmas without you. It’s so hard to believe you won’t be back. Miss you so so much. xxx

ineedaholidaynow · 25/12/2020 00:01

This is the 4th Christmas without my Dad miss him so much.

Raising a glass Wine

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 25/12/2020 00:08

To my Dad. Love you always, miss you forever.