Welcome back.

You're okay. I say this with finality, because after all this time, that's all I want you to be. Be okay and smile.

It's been so long since I've heard your voice. I missed it. I missed you.

I watched every video I can of you, and I say this shamelessly. Because I think, we're past shyness or embarrassment now and because I don't think I've said it as much as I do now (as much as I should).

I'm saying it now, wholeheartedly, because I want you to hear it and believe that you were missed and loved. You are missed and loved.

The past years had been . A wild, scary rollercoaster ride.

I'm sorry that, the seats besides you were empty, that you had to ride through that alone. I'm sorry that we weren't there to soothe your fears and worry.

I'm sorry that we didn't do enough for you.

I'm sorry we, I failed you through the years that we spent together.

You are my precious person. And even without me to confirm or say it, you are st