Feest Isolation Days – 4 August
Today is a day like no other since lockdown for us. After eight months, we are finally seeing the youngest son. To be fair, I had a half hour visit in March in London, at a café as I handed over a package and headed off to visit a friend in need. We had big hugs. It was the first time we’d seen each other since our NZ trip. No hugs this time. I don’t trust myself to do the train station pick up as I’m sure I would weaken and hug. I was reminded when we set up the visit that I must not do this. First, he’ll come into the house, shower, change his clothes and put on some freshly washed clean ones. Then we’ll hug. Or should we socially distance for the next few days? He’s worried for us. If he’s asymptomatic he would never forgive himself if he infected us. We take the risk. We think he’s had it even though the antibody test was negative. This is new territory. Adult kids are a joy and a delight and we miss them when we don’t see them don’t we? We have a lifetime of their lives intertwining with ours. We will meet and all the fears of the virus will disappear for a bit. We meet later this afternoon. I’ll let you know how it all goes. Or maybe I shall just savour the next few days and not say another word.
In the meantime, my choir is saying goodbye to the lovely Nicolas Bromilow who has been the choir’s Musical Director for seven years. He is a rising talent. After receiving a scholarship to teach and to complete an advanced degree in conducting in the States, he is on his way. Sadly, the virus has postponed his taking up his place. We have no doubt he will be conducting choirs, and orchestras for years to come once this pandemic ends. Lat evening we gathered and socially distanced outside on the Downs. The weather was kind – cool but dry. It was the first time the choir had met since March. We had to remember not to hug, and not to sing. What a task for a choir!!
Below is a Zoom recording our lovely accompanist put together of our choir members singing our goodbye song. I’ve been in many choirs in my life, but none of them were conducted by someone as able, gifted and loved as our Nick.
That’s it from me today…I have cakes to bake, rooms to ready and hugs to have.
Later.
Have a great day whatever you get up to! Wear your masks, socially distance and be safe!
With love
Kathy x
Dear Kathy, I am guessing cakes are baked and rooms are ready. I hope you have a wonderful time. Maybe wear a mask and have hugs with your son with it on, sad as that sounds, as hugs are so important.
I missed my granddaughter’s 3rd birthday party because I had a sinus infection and a cough (not COVID-19 but may as well have been!!) and the risk of my attending was too high. I still feel quite sad about that but I do think I’ve made it up quite a bit by the number of time she and her Mum have come to stay with me for the weekend! Take care and I look forward to the next report on the visit. I loved the choir, It’s so nice to see you singing with your choir family, thank you for sharing.
Thanks. Busy busy! Enjoying what feels like normal. Or once did! Love kx