Mum, Dad & Benson Referring back to our first message on 21st January ........You've definitely used your WINGS and flown Emma and now it's time to come home to your ROOTS! You've been to so many incredible and interesting places, had many amazing experiences and adventures, met many wonderful people and will have the most fantastic memories of your travels! Safe journey home Emma, we have all missed you so much and are so looking forward to seeing you come through the arrivals at Manchester Airport. All our love Mum, Dad & of course Mr 'B' xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gramps, Um and Am As you are nearing the end of your "Big Adventure", we want you to know how very proud we are of you, how we have missed you terribly and are so looking forward to seeing you next week. We hope you enjoy your last few days and that you have a very safe journey home. We love you so much. Gramps, Um and Am

Janet Grime Hi Emma Last message before you return! In some ways you seem to have been away ages and in others not long at all! I think you've saved the best bit till the last. Cook Islands are but a distant memory for me but a lovely one at that. Have you been to the 'Flame Tree Restaurant' yet? That's a great memory of mine. Alledgedly the best on Raratonga - then again it might have been the only one there! We had to get to it by going down the beach and over the rugby pitch - no roads or paths to get there! I do hope that the weather has been better than when you arrived. Enjoy your final days and have a safe journey home. Take care - and hope to see you soon! Love from Janet

Mum, Dad & Benson Hi Em Definitely on count down now to your return. We know you're having trouble not having a phone signal and can't phone or text now that you are on the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. Really looking forward to seeing you in a fortnight. Lots of love and big hugs Mum, Dad & Benson xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Bernadette Pinder Dear Emma, We have been asking your mummy about you and we are happy that you are having fun. Your mummy says you will be home soon so we wanted to give you these messages. Razwana has gone to Pakistan for the summer and Kibraih will be going soon because his grandma is ill. He has ear ache which is unusual because he is never away. Chelsea is not here to say "hello" either as she has an appointment. Bryony wants to say "Come back soon. I hope you have a nice trip back home. I am looking forward to meeting you when you come home" Arran says " What are you going to do when you come home? Do you have a job? or will you be going away again?" Lucas says "Will you come to see me? I miss you. I want to go to the farm with you" Ashraf says "Have a nice day. A hot sunny day" Aatika says I want to see you. Come" The children are hoping they get to see you when you return but I have said you may be too busy Emma. Would be nice though ! Hoping your last few weeks are happy, safe and memorable, Love Bernadette X

Emma To my 'fairy godmother', Happy birthday for wednesday. Hope you have a lovely day and i'll see you all soon. Lots of love xxx

Mum Cheesy I know BUT your Neighbours' photos are FAB - we've been watching the programme together for as long as you can remember (oops not sure whether all your friends know that!!) wish I'd been there with you!! Mum xxxxxxx ps Bedroom all finished - we love it - hope you do too! xxxx

Mum, Dad & Benson Hi Em At last news of your time with John and how you celebrated your 22nd birthday (hopefully the Internet will allow you to update photos soon). We missed you even more as this is the first birthday we haven't spent together as a family. It sounds like you had a lovely time with someone special and enjoyed your meals on our credit card!!!! On the last leg of your journey now - time has flown for me (mum) but not for me (dad) and it won't be long until you are back home sleeping in your comfy bed and newly decorated room. We've just bought Benson another big bag of food so he knows he's on a mission to be here, tail wagging when you come home! Enoy what adventures you've got left and stay safe! Lots & lots of love & BIG hugs Mum, Dad & Benson xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Emma Hello everyone. Thank you for all your birthday messages, I had a really nice day. John and I went for a tour of the Opera House then we went for a lovely meal in the evening. I'm in Melbourne now and I promise I'll update my photos and blog asap. The computers here don't seem to want me to upload my photos but I'll keep trying. See you all soon xxx

Shirley and John Happy Birthday Emma, continue having a really great time and take care of yourself. Looking forward to seeing you in July. All the best - love Shirley, John and Susannah xx

Barbara and Colin Happy Birthday Emma. Hope you have a great day with John and enjoy your meal tonight. Keep enjoying yourself and keep safe and well and we will see you soon. xx

Sarah Happy Birthday Emma! I have been soooo jealous when hearing all about your adventures from your Mum! Wish i was back there, i'd do it all again in a second. Live your last 6weeks to the full! Must be fantastic to see your bf! Have fun tonight. Sarah (Yr1)

Mum, Dad & Benson Hi Em, Happy Birthday - so nice that you can spend it with John. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your meal on us tonight! Remember no expense spared - McDonalds do a very nice deluxe cheeseburger with large fries and a chocolate milkshake!!!! Hugs and kisses Mum, Dad & Benson xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

jack & audrey Hi Emma, First of all Happy Birthday!enjoy your time with John. Many thanks for all your super tales of your fab ulous adventures,we bragg about you to all our friends! Keep well and keep safe love Jack & Audreyx