When I was in England, I asked my mum-in-law, did she believe in angels? She said she didn't know really. She asked if I was an angel? I laughed and said no, but it might be fun. I told her that when she dies, she doesn't need to be afraid, there will be angels and her husband Frank, who died 16 years ago would be there and her God would welcome her into heaven and she would feel no more pain and would feel more love than she has ever felt before in her life of 94 years. Then I kissed her on her forehead.

That was last Wednesday. Today she died. I ask your thoughts to be with my husband who has lost his dear mum who he had a close bond with for 69 years. He is heartbroken.