I will be going to NZ to see two newborns (grandchildren) - rather timely. Sadly last week we lost my mother but she had lived a long & healthy life. Last 2 years demetia had set in & she had trouble remembering who we all were.

I managed to visit her 2 weeks before she passed away (5 days ago). Was sad to see how frail she had become but was (in hindsight) very pleased I had got to visit her a few times before it happened.

She had a great Wake.

Cheers

Doug