Thursday 24th December
“Have a lovely……….ermmm
May your Christmas be as good as it can be.”
“Are you looking forward to Christmas?”
“It’ll be different this year for you.”
“Doing anything nice for Christmas?”
“Try and enjoy as best as you can.”
Bumping into people laden down with Christmas shopping, last minute gifts to buy, or just out for a Christmas Eve walk, we are greeted with ‘normal’ festive cheer……..
Until the realisation hits.
Whoops……
Shouldn’t have said that.
Oh, that wasn’t very tactful.
Whoa, reign in the jollity a bit.
Some get halfway through a sentence, and retract, others turn their large smile into a sympathetic frown, others go all serious, stating the blindingly obvious, and some just apologise profusely.
Sometimes, the best greetings though, are those without words: just a gentle hug, or a squeeze of the hand or arm.
That conveys so very much.
Today has been difficult.
Visiting the cemetery today, we both cried, standing beside you.
But you know what? There was a robin redbreast watching us intently for a good long while, as he hopped about close by.
Coming to the end of our walk around the town, we went into the church to light candles for you. And we both sobbed, again.
We miss you so very much, this your first Christmas in heaven.
But you are here, aren’t you?
All around I do feel your presence.
And I believe you are safe within my heart.
“If I listen closely
I can hear the rustle
Of Angel wings…..
And I know you’re still with us.”.
Love you forever.
To the moon and back,
Around the stars and planets,
And beyond.
Missing you on Christmas Eve.
xxxxxxx
Our Christmas ornament for you 2015
Christmas eve. Five years ago. Cocoa Beach. Happy smiles.
The Journey of My Left Foot (whilst remembering my son) 
May many of the memories give you smiles. Merry Christmas to you and all associated with you.
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Thank you very much.
We have so many good memories to recall.
And a very Happy Christmas to you and yours.
x
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Yes there are no words anyone can utter to make it better. Christmas is probably the most difficult time when you have lost someone. Feel yourself hugged. He is with you.
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Many thanks for your message.
I do so hope he is with us.
x
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Believe
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Crying again. I have a son and the thought of a holiday without him breaks my entire soul. Wishing your family warmth and comfort this holiday for you and your angel. ❤
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Thank you so very much for your kind words x
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Hugs and love coming your way!!
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Thank you Lynn.
Hugs back to you too.
x
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Xoxo
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Xoxo
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xxx
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Very moving, the memories of your dearly beloved child is what will always stay with you, remembering the life you had shared, knowing that he’s no longer suffering, would be the best kind of console during the holiday seasons, and, the holidays are, especially hard, after you’d lost someone that you loved very much.
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Thank you for your kind message.
We’ll just have a quiet time, reflecting, and remembering.
x
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May this Christmas bring you peace and smiles. He’ll always be there with you, giving you power and love.
Hugs and best wishes to you.
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Thank you so much.
Best wishes to you too x
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