Yvonne's '58 Letter, Waterloo

Waterloo, 11/20/58
DearEmilienne,
Dear Arthur,

Thank you for the nice letter I just received. We all really enjoyed it and are happy [to] learn you are all doing well. Things an fine here, except that Maurice is still suffering from his neuritis. There's nothing he can do since it's in the blood. [possible alternate meaning: "it runs in the family"] I thank you for your wishing us well. We were all quite touched. Good health to you and the children. I see that the Andris aren't yet ready to go away—especially the boys. My congratulations to the young parents, [next sentence unclear—possible meaning: "they have some [children]...we have none". I've delayed writing to you because I've had a lot of sewing to finish for the Christmas holiday., I had promised some photos of our house but I haven't had much time. This summer I've worked a lot to finish up. As for the land at Binches, we've sold some [of] it. The frontage by the Rue de Buvrinne is nearly sold. At present we are awaiting a permit to build a road 200 meters long to be able to go back and forth [to] the Rue de Merbe. That's all the news for now, Aunt Emeline and Aunt Alida are in good health. Mom is holding up well too, at 81. It's wonderful. Nothing more remains to say except to offer you warmest regards from afar.

Love, Maurice, Octave and Mom

Emilienne, thanks for the letter
Yvonne