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[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…very lovely messages……it’s nice to see Die Hard in its rightful place as a Christmas movie, Mock…..…

Let's roll with it.

It's a great Film regardless, but I've got to actually watch it's sequels one day.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Great message Mock, glad you included Die Hard, it's an all time favourite. Thank you for mentioning me, it's an absolute pleasure to do this on an annual basis but it's all of you who make it so special with your contributions. Thanks for taking part.

You deserve the mention Kate.

And Die Hard is a classic Film imo, I watched it for the first time last year (I think it was last year) and it was far more entertaining than I was expecting tbh, I really enjoyed it.

[Ray.]

My turn today. As some of you may remember, my mother passed away in early November. She'd had a few close calls with death over the last decade or so, but there's only so many fights you can win. She was 72 and on account of her ill-health over the past 7-8 years, I'd been mentally preparing myself for the day she'd die. But of course, you never wake up thinking today's going to be the day. And whatever level of mental preparation you do isn't ever quite enough to shield you from the initial pain. Her passing so close to Christmas, you might think there's not much I can be thankful for. But there are a few things. Chief among them, I'm thankful it was quick, and I'm thankful she was with the people she loved most, and who loved her the most. I shall leave you all with a poem I found while looking among a stack of them that the celebrant provided us with. I didn't end up using it for the funeral as there was another poem that felt was more applicable and that my father needed to hear (he's had a tougher time accepting my mother's death, and so I chose one of those you are stronger than you think-type pieces to be read out), but if there's any lesson to be taken from the passing of a loved one, this is that lesson:

She Is Gone

You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday

You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

And so my Christmas message is that I hope we're all reunited with the ones we love in the next life or at the end of time or whenever. I've been uncharacteristically sappy enough with this message, so I won't go overboard and pick an equally sappy Christmas song. Here's the joyously twisted Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Youtube video

[Niamh.]

Aww that's a beautiful message Chalk, that poem is really lovely too and it's true. I'm a firm believer in talking about the person often to keep them with us. I hope you and your dad have a nice Christmas despite the circumstances this year. I'm sure your mother is so proud of you and how you're dealing with all this and how you're helping your dad

[Kate!]

Dear Chalk

Niamh has put it perfectly in her post above. I echo her sentiments. Thinking of you and anyone who's lost someone dear this year. God bless you.

Your message was really touching. Its nice that you've stayed with us after BB. You've a place in our hearts.

Xx

[Ammi]

…such heartfelt thoughts……we don’t lose those people we’ve loved and who have been the most meaningful in our lives, we carry them always in our hearts because they’ll never stop being a part of who we are…one of the things that I’ve found the most difficult with my mum’s passing is that she had no knowledge or memory of her life…as if it was a whole life lost…but I know that it wasn’t because she gave us everything she was for safe keeping…she gave us every beautiful memory that she was, we are her memory….

…wishing you and your dad some smiles this Christmas……

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by ChalkOutlineMan

My turn today. As some of you may remember, my mother passed away in early November. She'd had a few close calls with death over the last decade or so, but there's only so many fights you can win. She was 72 and on account of her ill-health over the past 7-8 years, I'd been mentally preparing myself for the day she'd die. But of course, you never wake up thinking today's going to be the day. And whatever level of mental preparation you do isn't ever quite enough to shield you from the initial pain. Her passing so close to Christmas, you might think there's not much I can be thankful for. But there are a few things. Chief among them, I'm thankful it was quick, and I'm thankful she was with the people she loved most, and who loved her the most. I shall leave you all with a poem I found while looking among a stack of them that the celebrant provided us with. I didn't end up using it for the funeral as there was another poem that felt was more applicable and that my father needed to hear (he's had a tougher time accepting my mother's death, and so I chose one of those you are stronger than you think-type pieces to be read out), but if there's any lesson to be taken from the passing of a loved one, this is that lesson:




And so my Christmas message is that I hope we're all reunited with the ones we love in the next life or at the end of time or whenever. I've been uncharacteristically sappy enough with this message, so I won't go overboard and pick an equally sappy Christmas song. Here's the joyously twisted Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Youtube video

Beautiful message. So sorry about your mother

[Kazanne]

So sorry about your mom ChalkOutlineMan, it's a hard time for some of us,but lovely messages from all of you ,Hope you all take care and Happy 2024 !!!

[Zizu]

All the very best to you Chalkie !!


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[Zizu]

When is the last Christmas song scheduled ?
Tomorrow ??

It’s just that I have some more Xmas songs to add to the thread .. but I don’t want to steal anyone’s thunder


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[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Zizu

When is the last Christmas song scheduled ?
Tomorrow ??

It’s just that I have some more Xmas songs to add to the thread .. but I don’t want to steal anyone’s thunder


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Christmas Day Zizu. It's my turn then. Please feel free to share the day with me. That'd be lovely x

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Christmas Day Zizu. It's my turn then. Please feel free to share the day with me. That'd be lovely x

Hugz

I’ll wait until you’ve posted your offerings then


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[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Hugz

I’ll wait until you’ve posted your offerings then


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Thank you.

I'll do it as early as possible

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by ChalkOutlineMan

My turn today. As some of you may remember, my mother passed away in early November. She'd had a few close calls with death over the last decade or so, but there's only so many fights you can win. She was 72 and on account of her ill-health over the past 7-8 years, I'd been mentally preparing myself for the day she'd die. But of course, you never wake up thinking today's going to be the day. And whatever level of mental preparation you do isn't ever quite enough to shield you from the initial pain. Her passing so close to Christmas, you might think there's not much I can be thankful for. But there are a few things. Chief among them, I'm thankful it was quick, and I'm thankful she was with the people she loved most, and who loved her the most. I shall leave you all with a poem I found while looking among a stack of them that the celebrant provided us with. I didn't end up using it for the funeral as there was another poem that felt was more applicable and that my father needed to hear (he's had a tougher time accepting my mother's death, and so I chose one of those you are stronger than you think-type pieces to be read out), but if there's any lesson to be taken from the passing of a loved one, this is that lesson:




And so my Christmas message is that I hope we're all reunited with the ones we love in the next life or at the end of time or whenever. I've been uncharacteristically sappy enough with this message, so I won't go overboard and pick an equally sappy Christmas song. Here's the joyously twisted Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Youtube video

Thats just lovely....very emotional. She will always be with you Chalky both in mind and spirit.

Wishing you a peaceful christmas xx

[Vanessa]

I definitely believe that we carry our loved ones with us. So they're not really gone and are in our hearts.

[Ray.]

Thank you all once again for your very kind words.

[Vanessa]

It's Christmas Eve! I'm excited, because I get four days off!
I'm going to lock my door, put my phone on silent and just pretend I'm not home!
The TV during the holidays is very good. There's the soaps, so many festive movies and TV shows to catch up on.
My favourite is definitely Home Alone. It
always makes me laugh.
This scene is epic!

Youtube video

This is another Christmas song that I love

Youtube video

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
Love from Vanessa.

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[Vanessa]

I'm having some trouble with YouTube

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I'm having some trouble with YouTube

I'll sort it Nesz.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

It's Christmas Eve! I'm excited, because I get four days off!
I'm going to lock my door, put my phone on silent and just pretend I'm not home!
The TV during the holidays is very good. There's the soaps, so many festive movies and TV shows to catch up on.
My favourite is definitely Home Alone. It
always makes me laugh.
This scene is epic!

Youtube video

This is another Christmas song that I love

Youtube video

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
Love from Vanessa.

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[AnnieK]

Fantastic entries the last few days. This has been so great this year.
Thanks Kate for organising and everyone for their entries. I've loved it

[Ammi]

…joyful as always, Vanessa……enjoy every moment of those 4 festive days you have coming up……a very Merry Christmas to you, my love……

[Kate!]

Ammi, thank you very much, for updating Vanessa's entry youtube bids. You're such a sweetheart

[Vanessa]

Thanks for your help with YouTube, Ammi and Kate.