We spent the day doing some errands and shopped at a fun specialty store. We stopped for a yummy lunch before heading back home. The quiet activities of the day helped me deal with the feelings of being lost. While the matriarchs of my family have all left, the Queen was still there. She was a constant presence with a calming wisdom. During COVID lockdowns, her televised message brought sympathy and hope. She, too, was separated from her family members. She likened the inability to see younger grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the transport of children out of London during the Blitz of WWII. For the sake of safety, families were separated for what was an unknown length of time at the time of transport. The Queen noted that 'we'll meet again' once the worst had past. These words, of course, are from a song. I smiled when she quoted song lyrics -- it made me feel closer to her somehow. The wisdom of her words demonstrated her solid leadership abilities and ability to comfort.
I share the song that she quoted from here today. The song and the singer were my dad's favourites. Keep safe. Enjoy!
We'll Meet Again -- Vera Lynn
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