We will miss you dearly this Christmas. Thinking of you always. Love, Mike, Kirsten and Euan x

Missed so much on our first Christmas without you x

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.

Love you and miss you every day sister – you are in my thoughts always xxx

Best friend sadly missed x

Merry Christmas Nan and Grandad, we miss you loads! xx

I miss you so much Jeff, this will be our 1st Christmas apart. I will always love you.

Love & miss you Josh, shine bright like a diamond. Love Mum, Dad & Rebecca

The memory of your beautiful smile my darling will light up my Christmas.

Remembering with love and affection my very dear Dad, Uncle & Auntie at Christmas time.

A loving mum and a beautiful Auntie. Both missed every day but especially at Christmas time.

I still miss you so much my dear John, even though it’s several years since I lost you.

Love and miss you every single day ❤️❤️❤️ Xxx

The hospice at home team were amazing at supporting my father in law in his last weeks, and allowed the family to spend that time together at his home. His grandchildren would like his light to shine on the tree of life this Christmas, as he was such a big part of all family festivities and was the ‘real’ Santa to all who knew him.

Christmas Day with all the family round the table

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and letting you know how loved and missed you are.

Sleep tight Dad, Night God Bless

xxxxxx

My mum loved Christmas time so this is a fitting tribute

Karen Reader xx

You are missed more each day.

Remembering my dear sister at Christmas time, always in my heart ❤️ xxx

Beloved elder sister, both in kin and spirit

Thinking of my dear Brother and two Sister in Laws. Taken too soon by the dreaded cancer. Remembered with affection by Mole and Barb.

Dad, I miss you so much, this Christmas is going to be hard for us all first one without you but we will be thinking about you especially when I’m cooking the pigs in blankets haha
Love you always and miss you everyday
Love Katie, Andy, Josh and Evie x x x x

Faye you were one amazing lady! You have left a huge void in so many people’s life’s. It’s not the same here without you. I think of you everyday and of our happy memories that we had together. Love you lots from Hannah, James & Leo xxxxx

RIP my darling husband David 1year today Christmas and our lives will never be the same miss you so much until we meet again

Dad was cared for by St Barnabas inpatient unit for just over 3 weeks this year and they did a fabulous job to make dad comfortable and pain free as per his wishes. Also doing all they could to involve us during the pandemic. Dad lived in Lincoln all his life and memories with him will always be in our heart. Lighting a light for him will light up the memories we have of him, especially being the first Christmas period without him.

Forever missed xx

Thinking with love and very special memories of my soulmate, David, his Father, my parents, my brother and my special friend. I miss you all so much.