Got a txt from W last night. MIL is failing fast but has reminded W that I was promised certain things from her house. She asked W to ensure that I got them when she was 'gone'.
I knew there was a nice woman underneath the bitterness. (MIL that is)
I have asked W to let me know best time to visit and to pass on my love to MIL in the meantime.
I could have ignored the text as W has with mine lately, but I am above that sort of behaviour and feel better for just being me and responding in a caring attitude.