"COVID 19 came as a most unwelcome guest. All plans had to be altered, all relationships reevaluated, skills had to be relearned with many put on a back burner. Having grandchildren living permanently in Europe, difficult in itself, became even more daunting as travel became impossible. We have all changed, which is not surprising. It is hard to be coming back and acting as if this calamity is over – because it is not. We can only adjust and even that will take time. Usually pretty at ease talking with people, I now feel awkward and reticent. I hope to get back to myself again soon."