After writing to Nicky last week I get a sweet reply which real cheers me up. Her language and tone has matured and he talks about how the pictures I sent get her through the day. She also talks abut her scare with sickle cell but also reveals that she also has tests for problems with her heart, and her bone marrow. She is being monitored to make sure she is ok before going back to her full navy duties. She has learned how important family is to her and what life is like when you are vulnerable without family around you. It’s her birthday soon and she will be twenty! Mum adopted her when she was 2 years old and still in nappies so she has come along way with us. I'll send her something nice for her birthday. I don’t have alot of money at the moment but I'm sure she would love more pictures and things to remind her how much we all love her…..