I miss you guys a lot. I remember being able to just hop on the phone and you’d be awake, now it’s all about clock watching and working out when you’re awake and likely to be close to a computer so we can skype and you can see Sophie.

I’m sorry that we’re not closer but I had to move. The UK, while I feel honoured to have been brought up british/welsh, was just moving in a very bad direction in terms of politics, so I had to get out. Thank you both for never making me feel guilty for moving; I was aware how hard it was for you both to lose a second child to such an epic distance.

I know how much you hate the travelling mum so I’m so thrilled that you’re coming out for the second time in three years, we’re all really REALLY excited that you’ll be here soon. I can’t wait for you to meet your granddaughter in the flesh.

I know at times I’ve been spiteful, hurtful and taken you guys for granted, but I hope you’ll agree I’m a different more mature person in the last 5 or so years and hopefully I’m helping you to enjoy being parents and grandparents again.

I can never tell you how much I love you guys so get here soon.

Owen