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Lisa's avatar

Thank you for your brutal honesty….and for all the permissions.

I love Christmas but sometimes I find all the effort to make it special, for everyone, really hard work. And I know that’s of my own making.

I hope you have a peaceful and contented festive season with dog walks, fabulous knits and cake!

Stephanie Butland's avatar

Thank you! And how lovely to see you pop up here. Have a lovely Christmas too. Xx

Linda Curtis's avatar

A beautiful, beautiful post Stephanie; I so get it ❤️ Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and I hope our paths cross in 2026 xxx

Stephanie Butland's avatar

I hope so too! Much love x

Mégane Laure's avatar

Beautiful. Thank you, and thank you for the permission slips.

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Much love

Stephanie Butland's avatar

You are so welcome! And to you x

Jo Tiddy's avatar

Thank you. I’m dreading the first Christmas without mum, but blessed to be making new memories with my granddaughter. Will be stealing the words on your post it note. Much ❤️

Stephanie Butland's avatar

And to you and yours, dear Jo xx

Rosy Gee's avatar

Beautifully put, Stephanie and particularly pertinent for me, having recently cared for my terminally ill sister, who died a short time later. Her funeral is tomorrow and I keep telling myself that she wouldn’t want me to be sad. I don’t know how I am going to get through my eulogy, but I will try with every fibre in my being. Thank you for this thoughtful, reflective piece.

Stephanie Butland's avatar

Dear Rosy, you and your sister have been much in my thoughts. I hope you know it is okay to be sad. Thinking of you today. Love ❤️

Rosy Gee's avatar

Thank you 🙏

Debbie ONeill's avatar

Absolutely beautiful x