the german letter

ok, so...the german-born daughter-in-law of a co-worker translated our letter over lunch.....and it was so very sweet...and so very deja-vu...our german-kin were explaining to us in great detail just how badly their knees, hips, and other vital parts are deteriorating.....it sounded so much like sunday dinner with my own kin that i was comforted in all we have in common......we were wished a very happy new year from relatives who live in our family home built in 1561.......life doesn't get much better than this.....