que me arrancaban un pedazo de alma

I think this is the most beautiful declaration of love I have ever read. You two are so lucky to have found each other!
Very good to hear that Karla's bile problems can possibly be resolved through diet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this really is the case.
So, have you actually been made redundant or are you going back to your job?
Best wishes to you all from the cold north of Germany. Maybe I should pull a sheep's fur over its ears for a proper winter coat after all... ;-)