It was a week that began with visitors and lots of laughter but ended with sadness.
- We very much enjoyed the five days spent with our Australian visitors
- We had dinner at the pub
- We went for brunch alongside the Thames
- We spent a day with The Brother at Sywell
- We heard that our friend’s sister had been killed in a freak traffic accident. She was just 37 years old. Her partner was also killed. They had two small children.
- We had a quiet Easter weekend – too much chocolate, walks with Tilly and a roast lamb dinner
- We heard from my closest London friend that her husband is nearing the end of his life. That he has been sick for a long time doesn’t make the news any easier to bear for any of us
I am going to take the rest of this week away from the blog to regroup. The next scheduled post will appear on Monday, 17 April.
This West London Life 
Oh Ruth, what terribly sad news. I can’t begin to imagine how the family of your friend are coping with the shock and grief.
I am sure you have several plans for the last few days of the school holiday and look forward to hearing about them next week.
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I think we’re winging this second week of the holidays!
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Ruth, such a huge shame and what a shock. So sorry for your losses. Take some time to care for yourself and as you say regroup. Best wishes to you.
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Thank you very much.
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Ruth I am thinking of you as you regroup in your thoughts & emotions. A tough week shared with some positive moments.
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Thanks very much. x
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What difficult and distressing news for you all to have to absorb, and find a way forward with, Ruth. I am so sorry to read of this. I am sure we all wish you well, and will be glad to see you again whenever you feel able to return.
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Thank you very much. x
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How awful to hear! That must have been such a shock for you and your family. Wishing you all the strength in the world.
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Thank you so much. 🤗
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