Inner peace is what it's all about Lady Joan.
Not to be rattled by life's occurrences can at times be extremely testing, especially emotionally, but we simply have to keep going.
We have also lost some close acquaintances this past year and are standing ready to lose another two of Marian's family soon, but such is the way of life.
I view it as chapters closing.
Hope that you have a peaceful Sunday my dear friend.
Blessings!