:09:02
My brother Alexander was so upset,
:09:05
that we didn't know what to do.
:09:08
He fell into a deep depression.
:09:11
Some days, he didn't even
get out of bed.
:09:14
He finally had to be put
into the hospital
:09:17
where he underwent painful treatment.
It was horrible.
:09:20
I had to manage the store by myself,
:09:21
handle the will,
:09:24
and take care of the house,
:09:26
of the family and of my brother,
all at the same time.
:09:31
But thank God, things have
more or less calmed down.
:09:34
Alexander has recovered well enough
:09:36
that I finally have the luxury to write you.
:09:40
Throughout all this,
Georg was really wonderful
:09:43
even though he was also
going through a difficult period.
:09:47
He was transfered to another department
where he's been told
:09:51
he has much better chances
for advancement.
:09:54
Unfortunately, he has a new boss,
an incompetent
:09:58
who's a few years away
from retirement
:10:00
but thinks he knows everything
:10:03
and, fearing
that Georg might replace him,
:10:06
makes the job very difficult.
:10:10
But you know your son:
:10:12
This can only spur him on
:10:14
and he's focusing all his time
and energies
:10:17
to do the best job possible
:10:19
and to prove that he's the best.
:10:21
He actually got enough of a raise
:10:24
that with my inheritance from Mom,
:10:28
our financial situation is really excellent.
:10:31
What more can I tell you?
:10:33
Yes,
Eva had been worrying us,
:10:37
but she suddenly seems
to be in perfect health.
:10:39
Since our visit last winter,
:10:42
she hasn't had an asthma attack
and the doctor's very pleased.
:10:47
She sends big hugs to both of you.
:10:49
I guess I only have good news to tell you
:10:53
and to our Evi's, I add
my own hugs and kisses.
:10:57
Your daughter-in-law Anna.