This Might Bring A Tear To Your Eye

[emmie]

but persevere, scroll down and the stories will unfold...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_everyday_treasures_left_behind

[emmie]

for all those who have lost someone, and Christmas is the time you miss them the most, its just beautiful.. scroll slowly for all the stories to come to life...

[Eleena]

Beautiful emmie, very emotional. Everyone that scrolls that will remember loved ones not here anymore.

[Eleena]

Strangely enough, just a couple of days ago clearing cupboards out, I came across a disposable camera that I never developed. So, I took it to be developed, my mum and late father are on them. Nice memories to look back on.

[emmie]

Eleena
i wonder how many memories people hold of their loved ones..
i have my o/h picture on the mantelpiece and he is wearing his old outdoor clothes as we were in the Lake District. happy memories.

[Eleena]

I'm sure many people have something, a trinket, photo, whatever emmie.

[emmie]

indeed they must - i have a few things of mums which i have kept.

[emmie]

i hope others get to look at this thread, it might go someway to
ease their pain, or at least see that there are plenty of others in the same boat.

[Mamyalynne]

I'm sure we all have items that make us pause and think, I do.

When my Dad died I collected his belongings from the hospital - I have kept the contents of his trouser pocket, small change including his 'lucky' half crown (even though we had gone decimal) a keyring and a clean folded hankie. I also have his Post Office Cap badge.

[mallyh]

every year since I married mum made us a cake and pud for Christmas even changing the recipe when we were diagnosed diabetic ,I know I could make them or buy them now (mum died in February)but they won't be mums . I miss her so much x

[emmie]

i think the link is lovely, knowing that others feel the same way..

[albaqwerty]

have dad's pocket watch and road atlas (embossed with his initials)
Have a lot of things from late brother.
Nothing from Mother.
Miss Dad and Brother immensely.

[kvalidir]

Crikey that's all very sad and somehow uplifting at the same time x

[dannyk13]

I have a photo of my wife taken the day after we married as wallpaper on my phone.

[emmie]

danny that's lovely..

[MallyJ]

I have things that belonged to my parents and a couple of pictures somewhere but rarely look at them and don't spend time regretting their deaths. It is the certain end to any life. I don't like xmas and am delighted when it is all over. Oh dear ..... I will refrain from growling 'Bah humbug' out loud!!

[emmie]

Mallyj
to each his own..

[marval]

That bring a tear to my eye, I think it is lovely that they have something special to remember their loved ones by.

[emmie]

marvel
me too..