Letter from Grandpa

This is one of my most favorite things that I found in my grandparents' things. It is a letter that Harry Sr. wrote to my grandpa and his family. It is dated 12/17/1973 - about 3 months after Elvira passed away. The top, left reads: Seneca Falls, NY P1. The body reads the following:

“Dear Folks,
I received your letter with the pictures 12/10/73 three days from the time you mailed them. They are very nice. Thanks so much for sending them. I wish you all could have come with them. I do not think I can come down at this time due to conditions at this time. They tell me travel is limited some-what at this time. I hope to come at a later date. The weather at this time is very bad snowing very hard and blowing. I hope you are all in the best of health. I keep a going every day thank the good Lord. The familys are all well at this time. Robert and Valara are having a Christmas gathering at their house 12-22-73. Wish you folks could be with us. I have the grave stone at the grave for ma. I am sending a Christmas gift for all of you at this time. Twenty each for Jr and Sandy, five each for the little ones. You may use it as you see fit. I am a very poor shopper so buy what you think will be best for all. Merry Christmas. Please drop me a line anytime you have time. I love you all and wish you were here. With love, dad”