Dear Joan and Philip,

It has been 1,824 days, 5 years to the very date, 6 months unemployment, 5 visas, 4 medical examinations, 4 police checks, 2 English exams, 1 deportation, 1 relationship and one hell of an emotional journey!

For those days that drive you up the wall I want you both to have a gourmet coffee break on me, and remember the difference you bring into people's lives, and certainly the difference you have brought into mine. I am in your debt.

Thanks so very much for everything!

All the best,

Daniel - Australian Permanent Resident...at last!