And thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I can't imagine how you stumbled over this, but between you, you and your mother have made my morning. I'll be smiling all day, at work, and puzzling them all. *g*

This story grew from a mixture of my family's stories and from my memory of reading Vera Brittain's autobiography, Testament of Youth, many years ago. I am so glad that you enjoyed it and that it acted as a spark for what sounds like a great time with your own mother. Hugs to you both.