Changing the guard is the most difficult thing to do. 
The sadness of this time is beyond belief to go through. 

When the Matriarch in a family dies
It leaves a great vacuum to be filled. 
When it involves a country there is much love and gratitude to rebuild.

Queen Elizabeth was not only Mum to her children
She was Mum to the many Brits that loved her by the millions 

The future that lies ahead will never be the same. 
In the loving past, we will always remember her name. 

September 10, 2022
Mark waldrop

Penned for My Daughter in law
Amanda Troutner Waldrop and her Mother
Judy Palmer Moran