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.

They made Christmas so very special for me I hope they know I am thinking of them ❤️

To my beautiful Mum
Miss you always. Love you forever.
Our chain is broken until we reunite again.
Xxx

We miss you every day Mum, especially at Christmas. We will be raising a glass to you – the loveliest Mum, wife and Grandma. We love you always,

Sarah, Jim, Harry & Angus and of course Dad xxxxxxxxxx

11th December 1926 – 20th February 2015
For our lovely Dad and Grandad
Loved and remembered every day, and especially at Christmas
Jennifer x
Lindsay, Christopher and Andrew xxx

For my wonderful, beautiful Lynnie. Taken too soon, you had so much more to give. You'll be forever in my heart xx

Love and miss you everyday
Your in my heart and soul in every way
My photo frame for all to see
Shows clearly how much you mean to me
A loving smile , a warm embrace
Love you Mum
A kiss I place on your beautiful face
Xxxxx

Missing you both .. not just at Christmas x x

Missed so much on our first Christmas without you x

Second Christmas without you, thinking of you every day my friend xx

We miss you so muchAll our love from our heartsLisa, Max, Charlie and Natalie xxx

Lost his life to suicide.

Merry first Xmas as a nanny and grandad to our little Ray of light Freddie. We're sure your always beaming down on him. Love Jess, Josh and Freddie xxx

Happy Christmas Pops, thinking of you always and missing you more than ever at one of your favourite times of year. My shining star. Love you so much xxx

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD
WERE EVER YOU MAY BE AS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY LOTS OF LOVE FROM JANE XXXXX

We miss you today and every day x

Love you Dad, miss you everyday especially this time of year xxxx

Missing you every Christmas xx

In memory of our wonderful dad who we lost in June this year to cancer; and our lovely mum who died in May 2020. Thank you for being amazing parent.s. We miss you so so much. May your lights shine brightly in heaven. All our love Heidi, Anna and Jonathan xxx

Miss you Dad, until we meet again.
Love always Shaun, Scott, Kelly and Jade xxx

Spending the days going round garden centres and going for dinner with my grandad

A special husband, Dad and Grandad
Constantly loved, ever remembered xxxx

Always Loved. Always Remembered. Always With Us. Keep Shining Bright Mum xxx

This is the first Christmas without Richard. I want to thank St Barnabas for all the amazing work they do and support they give to families going through similar situations to ours.

Happy Christmas Mum, you are very much missed this and every year.

Love Julie,Stu and Josh
XXX

Remembering my wonderful Dad and Mum. Lost Dad with lung cancer in 2007 and Mum with dementia in 2017 xxx

Christmas will never be the same without my darling husband at my side. Sorely missed and never forgotten.

In memory of my soulmate for 70 years . Mother and Granny to our family.
A brave and courageous loving lady.