We miss you and thinking of you always

Thinking of you all, at Christmas and always.

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.

His wife and children and grandchildren miss him so much. He was so important in all our lives.

In loving memory – Loved and remembered every day, so sadly missed by us all XXX

To Mum, always there x

Always in my heart ❤️

You may be gone but never forgotten love you both forever

Loved and missed forever Xx

Merry Christmas to you all you are all loved and missed sending big hugs and kisses to you all

Greatly missed , always in our hearts . Lived life at a fast pace, ti the end xxxxxx

My dad, he was and still is my bestest ever friend when cancer was trying to keep him down he fought so hard Xmas was always special to us as we just loved being together as a family! My daddy would wear his reindeer antlers and flashing nose while getting his treatment to encourage everyone else to have a great time xxx

All way's with us in our hearts.
Never to be forgotten.
Our love goes on for you all.

You brought us love and happiness from the day you were born, You became a loving caring son ,a fantastic husband and soul mate to Jeanie brilliant dad to Reece and Regan and a devoted Grandpa to Oliver and Isabella.
We miss you every day but we cherish every moment of your life JON love always Mum and Dad (Muss)

3 of the most important people within our family. We are all very much still lost without you all. Keep looking down and keeping us all safe. Xxxxxx

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.

WITH LOVE OF FANTASTIC PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS

The most special person in my life. So many beautiful memories
of the precious years we had together.
I miss you so much Dougie xx

My first Christmas without you Mum. I do know though that you are still with me in your own way. We will always be together. Be at peace until we see each other again. Love, your little girl xxx

Thinking of my dear mum. We miss you so much. Xx

We will always love you and miss you.

Always in my thoughts , Always in my heart

Missing you both so much especially at Christmas as you both loved this time of year and made it so special
Lobed and missed always

We always love you and will forever miss you Mum. We always look up to the stars for you. One day we will be together again xxx