Bleak

Today has been a very bleak day. 

The weather has been dispiriting with chill wind, heavy cloud and persistent drizzle.

And we heard that my wife's 95 year old mum had finally died, peacefully in her sleep.

Not unexpected, it still seems surreal. She had a tough time recently with dementia closing her down and physical frailty depleting her ability to care for herself.

Numerous falls, broken bones and a heart attack were all signs of a life nearing it's end.

Sad for the loss, but glad she is free of human suffering.

A glum day. 

RIP Nanny Jean.