loriusgarrulus Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Looking forward to spending Christmas day with my Daughter and Grandchildren, but sad that her partner bailed out on her. Good day today as went clay shooting at Mickley Hall with OH and then had a trot round our nearby permission and dropped a bottle off with Farmer. Came home with a pigeon and left a jackdaw for the fox in the wood. Sad that I remember it was this night last year on Christmas Eve that we went to see my Dad in hospital with Logan his red setter and got him down to the hospital lobby to see him, last time he saw Logan as he passed away in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Looking forward to spending Christmas day with my Daughter and Grandchildren, but sad that her partner bailed out on her. Good day today as went clay shooting at Mickley Hall with OH and then had a trot round our nearby permission and dropped a bottle off with Farmer. Came home with a pigeon and left a jackdaw for the fox in the wood. Sad that I remember it was this night last year on Christmas Eve that we went to see my Dad in hospital with Logan his red setter and got him down to the hospital lobby to see him, last time he saw Logan as he passed away in January. Taking the dog to the hospital was a really nice thing to do, and I bet it meant the world to your dad. So sorry to hear a lot of folk are having a rough time of it this Christmas. Saying a prayer for them that need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Sad times with the memories of loved ones who have been taken away to early. But I find some joy when handing the nephews presents and seeing there faces light up at the smallest of gifts. I have lost a few relatives and good friends who were far too young, I feel for the families of others and closer friends. My aim around Christmas is to help out atleast one person in a big way, seeing one persons day made that little better makes my day better. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have suffered a great loss over this past year and all the years before...a glass is always raised over the turkey in my household every Christmas... A small toast to all who have passed, known or not. Merry Christmas to all. I hope you can all find atleast one small thing to smile about for even a second of the day. Always remember the good times! Edited December 24, 2014 by AberFowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Tough one for me. Happy to see my sons, sad that they don't wake up here xmas day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Sorry to hear. We we're in the same position. Mrs miscarried 4 months later she was pregnant again and every thing went very well. It doesn't take away the miss carriage but don't give up. What's ment to be is ment to be. All the best This Xmas was the first Xmas I'd been really excited about for years. My girlfriend and I found out that she was pregnant a couple of months back, 12 week scan was due on the 22nd dec and we were planning on telling our parents that they are to be grandparents on Xmas day. Unfortunately though we had a miscarriage last week, so have gone from extreme excitement to being pretty low and gutted. So not a happy time this year, but next year will be better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 as for me, 2 years ago my son,Max lost his 3 year fight with bone cancer on the 29/12,that's what the numbers on my signiture are,years,days,hours and minutes,i was the first and last to hold him,nursed him at the house,all I think about to be honest,2 years previous to the day my wife lost her mum,at the same house,buried on the same day in Janurary.have a beautiful daughter,I focus on her,gets me through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 This Xmas was the first Xmas I'd been really excited about for years. My girlfriend and I found out that she was pregnant a couple of months back, 12 week scan was due on the 22nd dec and we were planning on telling our parents that they are to be grandparents on Xmas day. Unfortunately though we had a miscarriage last week, so have gone from extreme excitement to being pretty low and gutted. So not a happy time this year, but next year will be better! Sorry to hear that fella. Hope you have better luck in the future. as for me, 2 years ago my son,Max lost his 3 year fight with bone cancer on the 29/12,that's what the numbers on my signiture are,years,days,hours and minutes,i was the first and last to hold him,nursed him at the house,all I think about to be honest,2 years previous to the day my wife lost her mum,at the same house,buried on the same day in Janurary.have a beautiful daughter,I focus on her,gets me through That is terrible, I don't know how you cope because I don't how is cope if I lost my wee man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 happy....... events happen in life...... but the past is just that....why look back when you can look forward.... why let the past spoil the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Some really tragic stories on here, you have my condolences. It is easy for those of us lucky enough to have nothing more to worry about than the turkey being done right to forget that others find it a very hard time. I'm one of the lucky ones, but I'll raise a glass to the chaps with a burden to bear tomorrow. I will, nonetheless, wish all a Happy Christmas, in the sincere hope that everyone finds something to bring comfort or happiness tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 A very happy time. Lots of happy memories and in my 51st year I love it as much as I did in my 5th. But, I realise I am lucky not to have bad memories associated with it and understand why those who do, may not enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 dispite what happened I'm happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Sorry about your loss. For me It's s time of joy and festivities with those we love and care about. We will all remember the ones who sadly cannot be with us anymore,but as they say life is for the living. So let's enjoy it. Best wishes to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 as for me, 2 years ago my son,Max lost his 3 year fight with bone cancer on the 29/12,that's what the numbers on my signiture are,years,days,hours and minutes,i was the first and last to hold him,nursed him at the house,all I think about to be honest,2 years previous to the day my wife lost her mum,at the same house,buried on the same day in Janurary.have a beautiful daughter,I focus on her,gets me through I know something of how you feel mate my daughter died at 3yrs old and I still think of her every day, we have had 3 more beautiful children since and like you say they are your focus, good luck to you and your family and all the best for the future, IG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 This is a 50/50 question we all have sad and good stories , life's to short as ollies family has just found out ,life's not a rehearsal grab with both hands and enjoy ,hope you all have a safe and good Christmas Adi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Some really tragic stories on here, you have my condolences. It is easy for those of us lucky enough to have nothing more to worry about than the turkey being done right to forget that others find it a very hard time. I'm one of the lucky ones, but I'll raise a glass to the chaps with a burden to bear tomorrow. I will, nonetheless, wish all a Happy Christmas, in the sincere hope that everyone finds something to bring comfort or happiness tomorrow. Very well put Zapp . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 sad. anniversary of my mum's death and first Christmas ill wake up alone after wife dumped me for another bloke earlier this year. pales into insignificance next to Ollies loss mind It still must be a hard time for you though. I don't know what i would do if i lost my partner. Hopefully you have plenty of support with family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 This years Christmas was a sad one for me as my grandfather passed away yesterday at 3:45pm aged 88. He was a WW2 and Normandy veteran...a true genuine real life hero. I was so fortunate to go back with him to France for a week for the D-Day anniversary and celebrations earlier this year. I'm going to miss him so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Was looking forward to it, even though my kids would be with their mum. Got a call from my brother in Edinburgh to say Mum was poorly again on Christmas eve. On the way home from work my power steering pipe broke, which made seeing them on Christmas day problematic. Called the kids to have them look up to see Santa's sleigh going overhead - and felt a pang thinking of Mum. Got a call again from Brother at 8:15pm. We lost Mum. Struggling to keep it fun for the kids (8 and 9). I'll tel them later, in the next week. Christmas will never be the same. Enjoy it while you can folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Was looking forward to it, even though my kids would be with their mum. Got a call from my brother in Edinburgh to say Mum was poorly again on Christmas eve. On the way home from work my power steering pipe broke, which made seeing them on Christmas day problematic. Called the kids to have them look up to see Santa's sleigh going overhead - and felt a pang thinking of Mum. Got a call again from Brother at 8:15pm. We lost Mum. Struggling to keep it fun for the kids (8 and 9). I'll tel them later, in the next week. Christmas will never be the same. Enjoy it while you can folks! Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG wales Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Sorry to hear about your mother fella My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Haven't liked Christmas much for the last 10 years or so due to loss of family members before their time. Now have the first brand new grandchild on the scene and it has brightened it immensely. My thoughts to those still suffering loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Its a bit of both for me. Having 2 young kids cheers you up a bit. Ollie am really sorry for your news. Give your baby an extra special hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Its a bit of both for me. Having 2 young kids cheers you up a bit. Ollie am really sorry for your news. Give your baby an extra special hug. Cheers fella. My sisters other child (who has cancer) has been keeping them going so they have tried their best to keep Xmas fun for him. They have to fly back to London on Monday to register the birth of Peggy & then take her home. We will then have a wake & bury her in the new year. Hope everyone had a good christmas & bring on 2015!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Cheers, Steve and NG. It was a release for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Charles Dickens was very clever when he evoked The Ghost of Christmas past. Its a very powerful concept as you get older. You never forget the Christmases that have gone and every year there are more ghosts to dance round your memory, even the ghost of yourself as a younger person can hurt. You get a bit reflective, its only natural.. Edited December 28, 2014 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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