Remembering those we've lost - the annual Christmas Eve 'raise a glass' thread

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I find strange comfort in this thread each year.
As the evening draws in I'll start by raising a glass and remembering my dad who died too soon after long ill health and my mum cruelly taken so tragically.
Thinking once again of family Christmases gone by when we were all together. You both should still be here.
Miss you every day.

My sister murdered by her mentally ill partner. I cannot get over it. But happy Christmas to both of them. M and T I love and miss miss miss you both. Xxxxx

I'll raise another glass to all of us who are sharing our loved ones on here . May you all have a lovely and peaceful Christmas

I am raising a glass to my MIL, FIL and Sister in law. None of whom got to see the incredible young men our dses have become or their amazing achievements. MIL and FIL would have been so incredibly proud. You are often in our thoughts💕

My thoughts are also with everyone missing someone at this time of year💐

I will join you as I'm raising a glass to my DDad; it's our 3rd Christmas without him. He died a few months after being diagnosed with terminal cancer in his early 60s.

My brother - died aged 25 in 2008

I'll raise a glass for my Nan. I still miss you, and I've made a trifle for tomorrow in your glass bowl (even though it's chipped, I can't bear to throw it away).

And to my darling little boy who was born asleep. Tomorrow is always the day of the year that I miss you the most

I would like to raise a glass to both my parents who we lost this year 4 months apart

scíth a ligean i suaimhneas ag na Nollag

The memories will never be forgotten

I will join you and raise a glass to my quietly unassuming dad who died, suddenly and unexpectedly, last June. Like many on this thread, we were unable to spend any time with my dad during his final days in hospital, due to pandemic rules. There is so much left unsaid. The hospital where he died sent a hand-knitted red heart (thank you, amazing volunteers) and it has pride of place on our Christmas tree this year; and no doubt will do every year.

Cheers, dad! I wish I’d got the chance to tell you how much I appreciated everything you did for me and my girls - and I wish you’d passed on some useful DIY skills!

I’m raising a second glass - it is Christmas after all - to everyone on here feeling keenly the loss of their dearly departed family and friends.

To my lovely Dad who I lost in May after 13 months of end of life care.

Spent the afternoon with a glass of Laphroaig (with ice...sorry Dad!) watching That's Entertainment on DVD...always our favourite part of Christmas when I was a kid.

I'll raise a glass and say Skål to my lovely mum. She was Danish so we would be doing our Xmas celebration this evening and just chilling tomorrow. She died three years ago and is missed more and more every year. She made a beautiful cold creamy rice pudding with black cherry sauce in which she'd hide a whole almond. Whoever found the almond won a special prize.

My 38 year old husband who passed nearly 4 years ago. Your kids are frigging amazing babe you’d be so proud. Your beer will be on the table tomorrow like every year.

My Dad, who was Christmas spirit himself and died unexpectedly one day three years ago, far too young.

My beautiful and brilliant friend who died tragically and suddenly this autumn. Thinking of the lost years she should be spending with her family, and the grief and pain they are going through without her

To my parents, my second Christmas without them. I'd dearly love to see them again.
And my first Christmas without my shadow, lost DDog in the summer and miss him more as time passes.

A glass to my cousin, who died far too young.

To val, our “best man”, who lost her battle to cancer this summer. It was our 10th wedding anniversary last month, she is so sorely missed.

My granny, who always made Christmas magical.

One to my mum who died four months ago after a fortnight ill. I never got to see her during her time in hospital or even before she died because of covid . I wish I could just see her for five more minutes.

Raising a glass to my eldest daughter who would be 27 now, we have your candle lit. Also my mother, your advice and pearls of wisdom are often missed, and FIL.

To my dear old Dad. My heart aches and I feel like I’m faking happiness. But I know you’d be exasperated and tell me just to seize life and enjoy it. Love you Dad.
Cheers.

So sorry for your loss @iklboodolphrednosedpaindear - thinking of you .

A toast to my Old People, sadly no longer with me. Thank You Mum and Dad for the most amazing gift 💝💝💝

I’d like to raise one to Kirsty MacColl. I always think of her and her boys at this time time of year 💐

Alongside you all I'll raise a glass to my Mum ❤

Lost my first 2 grandparents this year - grandma traumatically and grandpa two days ago. Cheers to them 🥂