Emotions

[Wavy-chick28]

Funny how we have mostly all been affected by yesterdays news the death of our Queen, it’s left me feeling quite sad.

Went for my run this morning and I always run past the Hospice where my Mum sadly left us I usually wave hello and do a little heart symbol ❤️ ( I know I’m not a teenager 😬)

This morning however I was so choked up I couldn’t breathe properly and had to stop for a full on blub !

So if anyone else feels the same I don’t think we are alone, but the run got completed and life carries on 🫂

[misswobble Graduate10]

aw bless you 🥰. I always think about my mum on my runs 🙂

Our mums, like the Queen, have been a constant in our lives so it’s understandable that we’re emotional about them.

Now I’ve had a day to take it in I no longer feel sad. We mourn her death of course but rejoice in her life 🙂

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you for understanding ❤️

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Wavy-chick28]

you’re welcome Wavy 👍

[LiisaM in reply to misswobble]

Aw, heck, I feel sad, too, and I'm in the States....

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10 in reply to LiisaM]

went up to Buckingham palace today it was so crowded but calm we managed to see the King as he headed back to the Palace. Felt like we needed to go like so many others ♥️

[limberlou Graduate10]

I felt much the same today on my run. Yesterday I kept crying when I saw little clips on tv etc and felt really drained this morning

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It’s been an emotional day hasn’t it? and loss is sad and brings back other sad memories

[Yesletsgo Graduate10]

If the Queen's life was a run, it was a marathon full of personal bests.

Its sad she's gone, but to die quickly at 96 having rarely suffered illness and surrounded by your loving family isn't a bad way to go.

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

very true to think she was smiling as She said goodbye to Boris and hello to Liz days before, fabulous to the end.

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Too right Yesletsgo

[Irish-John Graduate10]

HRH did a lot to 'mend fences' between Ireland and the UK, which I absolutely respect and admired her for. On a personal not though - when I heard the news I instantly recalled how excited oldest son was when he got a glimpse of her at Windsor. He was five years old and was over the moon that he had seen the Queen. Such innocence long gone now, memories turn a little bitter-sweet when a participant passes away, reminds us all that we won't be around forever ourselves either and how precious the moments are that we spend with those who are meaningful to us. Anyway - have always been grateful to HRH for giving my boy such a wonderful afternoon, might not be up their with helping the Peace Process...but it sure made a difference to our day.

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10]

fab memories x

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

You are not on your own Wavy-chick28 . I have surprised myself at how emotional I felt. But what a life she led and what an example she has been to us all. RIP Queen Elizabeth. I will be wearing black in my race on Sunday. 🖤

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Strange times indeed good luck in your race xx

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Wavy-chick28]

thank you

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Think it makes us think more about how precious life is and maybe a reminder that noting is forever and sometime that's scary 😦

[Hidden]

She was a great woman and her passing makes us think about the people that we have lost. However the queen and now the king are the manifeatation of the inequality of our society, in my view. Time for a new orthodoxy????

[Bea-Pea Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It is always sad when someone, somewhere has a pop, even at a time like this. There is a time and a place…..which is not here and not now. When all is said and done, this is a family like millions of others, who, regardless of their background, are maybe a little dysfunctional and certainly all grieving. So………perhaps, comment on social inequality not really appropriate at this time 😔……….I am with the majority here, I have found myself blubbering at random moments over the past few days. It was my Dad that died early September 9 years ago I think about. He ran later in life like I am now - I started a couple of years after he passed away. I guess I am empathising with those the Queen has left behind. I, then and now cry in private without a glance from anyone. The Queen’s family are going through this with the World looking on…….😔

[Hidden in reply to Bea-Pea]

Not having a pop at anyone, especially not the queen or her family. Just expressing my view. I think she would have championed my right to do so.

[JulieByf]

I was really shocked at how upset I've been. I have been grizzling on and off for a few days, especially when there are clips on television.