Happiness

Hello, I have made a kind donation in memory of my amazing mum, Sarah and would love to share her story.

My mum was cared for by St Barnabas hospice, and stayed in the inpatient unit November-December 2024. At the age of 38 she had been diagnosed with a rare, incurable form of genetic lung cancer. Her short battle with cancer was terrible for us all to see, but the incredible care she received at your hospice meant the world to us.

One of the last memories we ever made with our mum was watching the torchlight procession together outside the unit. The staff assisted in bundling my mum up in blankets and fluffy socks and wheeled her outside to watch the light walk with her family and children. There were tears, smiles, laughter, kind words and hugs from those passing by. I am heartbroken yet honoured to be participating in the walk this year in honour of my mother.

On the 4th of December, the staff set up their conservatory to allow us to spend one last Christmas Day as a family. We laid presents under the beautiful tree, played music and ate a Christmas dinner and cakes brought in by family. My mum was able to watch her young boys and teenage girls open the presents she’d picked out for them earlier in the year, alongside being spoilt herself with lots and lots of bracelets, teddy bears and skincare! The nurses were constantly on hand to assist with pain management and ensuring my mum was comfortable throughout the day.

The staff gave it their all, from washing, brushing and drying mum’s hair to being there for a broken family in the worst moments of their life. They went above and beyond to allow us to make those last memories. The nurses constantly spoke to me and my siblings and ensured we were staying as strong as possible! Mandy stayed with us as my mum took her last breaths and I’m forever grateful that we had her support and guidance, and that she showed my mum complete compassion and gentle care right up until the end.

My mum was treated with respect and dignity until the moment she left your unit. She loved the yummy food, joking around with her nurses and watching the squirrels and birds from her window. It felt like home.

Thank you St Barnabas, we will always keep your charity close to our hearts. You have made a huge difference to our lives.

remembered with much love

Always in my thoughts at this time of year xx

On the 18th May 2022 as the dawn was breaking, you knew Jim it was time for you to leave me. I know you did not want to go on you heavenly journey that day,
I will love and miss you always, Kit x

Dear Dad,
Each day I miss you and wish you were here
But how blessed am I to have so many precious memories that keep you near.
I listen for you in the music we enjoyed and shared
And, even though a tear may fall, my spirits are lifted and I know you're not far away at all.
Love you Dad – always.

Peter, a wonderful husband and father. A loving grandfather and great grandfather.We will also love you xxx

You will always live on in our hearts. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace. Xx

Missing you more than anything and would give anything to have one last day with you. Times are really hard at the moment.

All our love xXx

Faith taken from this world far too early xx Heaven gained a beautiful Angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Happy Christmas

Dad, you are so missed. I hope you are looking down from heaven upon all of us and are aware of how much we all love and miss you. I am so thankful for your influence. I owe so so much to you and mum.
Love Always
Adam xx

Love youGranddad

I think of Rod every day. But at this time of year it is so much harder, I’ll love him forever xx

Stu, missing you more than ever, five years on yet it seems like yesterday x

Mum, Christmas won't be the same without you, but I promise there will be laughter amongst the tears. You gave us all so many magical, joyful Christmas memories (and delicious food!). That magic will never fade.

You spent your life helping others, and now I know first hand just how invaluable St. Barnabas nurses like you are.

To all of you at St. Barnabas, you are angels on earth.

Always loved Christmas, especially will the grandchildren. Made every year special. Missed greatly loved always xx

Thinking of our wonderful Mum and Nana at Christmas time. Always in our thoughts. She will be so greatly missed as she is every day. Sending her all our love and kisses. xxxxxx

02/12/2022 Christopher Reeve You our very own Super Man lost your last fight. We know you are flying high watching over us. Your pain has gone away, ours lives on everyday with out you. We will never forget you. Shine Bright and know our Love will Never Fade. Lots of Love Your Reevies x x x x

Always called Christmas 'Humbug' but so enjoyed the season, families getting together and seeing the joy of watching others opening presents.

Thinking of you with so much love and very happy cherished memories. Many things remind us all of you daily x

Always in our hearts
Forever loved X

In fond memory of a lovely wife, mother and nanny. Forever in our thoughts and never forgotten. Miss you. Tony xxx

Remembering you Mum with love at Christmas

Christmas has never been the same since losing you all. You are missed so very much. X

May God hold us, your family, in the palm of his hand until we meet again