I'm afraid there isn't much of anything that anyone can do until we know for certain what the future will be. It is trying, but we are holding on.

It is fortunate you were there for the first year, sounds like he could use some guidance with that flare for dramatics.

Please accept my apology, but I am not in the right frame of mind to reminisce. It's hard to think about what was when we are faced with what currently is. I do appreciate the attempt at cheering up, I am just a little too far afield for it to properly work at the moment. Your kindness does not go unnoticed however. Your letters are a something to look forward to, which helps keep me going.