Hi Jen,
Not news I like to hear about your Nan.
Losses like that you do get over but the memories never vanish. I have experienced it.
Sad about the daughter. Sounds like you have made a brave decision. That will speed up the maturing of attitude she needs.
However,
WELCOME BACK 
I was in NZ recently as you know and Gary P had nice words about you. jjj the same. Everyone I have met personally from IIS speaks well of you.
Looking forward to more purple. 
Enjoy the astrofest. I have a new swimming pool to organise and lay pavers etc.
Will show pics of before and after. There is a good story to come out of it. Will post it once its finalized.
Look after the hand that spreads the purple joy.
Cheers Marty