It's only a week until Father Christmas visits us all*.
I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a great 2025. Let's not forget those who have passed and who will be sorely missed. My Mother is one such person - I dedicate this post to her. Love you Mum and think about you every day. Even though you won't be with me in person you'll still be with me in spirit.
Now the regulars will kick my butt for linking to this again - I do it every Christmas. It's funny even after all the repeats (talking of which seen what's on the BBC this Chrimbo).
*Terms and conditions apply. You must be on Santa's good Boy/Girl list. A glass of sherry and a mince pie are mandatory. You agree to let his sledge land on your roof to avoid him paying parking costs.
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And a very Happy Christmas to you too Paul. Sorry to hear about your mother. I lost my mum two weeks ago ( died peacefully in her nursing home with all her own teeth and no meds at the age of 95!) and one of my brothers in May this year sadly from ALS. Like you I wish everyone on this forum a lovely Christmas and a good and peaceful 2025.
Sorry to hear about your mum and brother. I know it won't help with the bereavement process but try to take a small amount of comfort that your mum died peacefully and lived to a good old age.
Happy Christmas to you to Paul, yes its also a time to remember those that have passed and it can be a difficult time of the year. We talk about our son as if he's with us and and fondly remember the great times we had with him and our other sons. This year i might get out the sherry and mince pies too! Thanks for the links i've not seen them before.
I am with you, Paul. I have it on the very best authority that the Man on the Sleigh prefers mince pies made, with very thinly rolled short crust or almond pastry, by the way. I am on his side - there's nothing better. Also, the mincemeat: either homemade, M&S or Waitrose only, with none of the added whisky nonsense.
Thank you Paul!A lovely post,made me smile and reflect too. I dedicate mine to my lovely mum and dad. Wish they could see their first great grandchild in person!
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Wishing you a happy Christmas and a great and healthy,New Year!🤩
Hi Paul. I'm so sorry you've lost your beloved Mum. I know that feeling too...and Christmas is tough without them there to share it with us. She will be with you in Spirit. At our Christmas table, we always toast our absent loved ones...there are many... made up of family, chosen family and friends. Sending a healing cwtch. (Welsh hug)
Thank you for your Seasonal Greetings As for having been naughty or nice....well I'd like to say I've been squeaky clean...alas I can't as I have eaten some Roses choccies🍫🍬 last night and Danish butter cookies today🍪. 🫣🙄🙈🙉🙊
I'll be good from now on ...😇 do you think Father Christmas will be lenient as I really would like he and his reindeer to visit?! 🎅🦌
Wishing you a magical Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2025 🎄✨️🎅
Christmas is indeed hard when we have lost a loved one.
I'm sure they would like us not to be unhappy but to remember the happy times we shared. My Mother always said I shouldn't have any more brandy during Christmas dinner. I always had an 'oh not again Mother' moment. Funny isn't it - I would give anything now to hear her say it this Christmas.
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As for having been naughty or nice....well I'd like to say I've been squeaky clean...alas I can't as I have eaten some Roses choccies last night and Danish butter cookies today
You little devil. I shouldn't worry too much though - I'm defo on his naughty list. Have been for years.
Sending a healing cwtch back and much Hygge (Danish).
Yes I miss things that my mother said to me too...every time I'd want to buy something, she'd say "Well what do you want that for?"...it used to drive me nuts and I'd retort with "because I do and I'm a grown woman with children and if I want it I'll have it!"...to which she'd give me that raise of the eyebrow death stare. Aaarrgh! 🤣. She's been gone 9 years and she lived with me for the last 9 years of her life. I still catch myself thinking 'oh I must tell Mam about that'...momentarily forgetting she's gone from my physical world. 😪. Thank you for the hygge!
What a lovely post and Happy Christmas to you and all members of Health Unlocked. A time for quiet reflection and remembrance but also to enjoy the festivities !
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