My precious little Christmas cactus

Each yeah this little joy blossoms in time for Christmas. Not much of a blip but it is all I can muster I am afraid. On Friday I had dreadful news. I am still struggling to deal with it. Death is hard, but suicide is harsh. My nieces' Dad decided to end his life, leaving them behind. Both girls have birthdays this week 29 and 30. And although not young anymore, they a still left without their Dad. He will not be there for their weddings or births of their children. As a family we were all getting together to celebrate my eldest niece's 30th on Saturday. Her Dad was so looking forward to it too. Will will never know what happened sadly as he left no note. I have known him all my life, so it is a great loss. My eldest niece is just lost.

I am hoping to be able to go down south at the weekend to see my nieces. The funeral could be some time yet. Police have their job to do first. As I say Harsh