Dearest son,
It's no use telling me not to fret over your safety and well you know it, though you're a sweet boy to try.
We had quite a few snell days last month and I was feeling awfy peelly wally for a bit, but am much better now that the weather's turned barry and I can go on my walks again. The ointment you gave me worked wonders and the fungus has cleared up quite nicely.
There was a right kerfuffle last month when the midge man found a litter of kittens behind the dustbins. I dinnieken where they came from but I found homes for all the wee bairns but one, which I have decided to keep for company. He's a gallus thing and runs about the house attacking my baffies at every opportunity.
Due to the bad weather, the petunias had a late start but should be blooming any day now. I've also planted potatoes and onions in the kailyard so we can have stovies when you come home to visit.
I ken it's important work you're doing. Your da would be proud.
Love,
Mum