[Anxiety is probably the best way to describe it. Worry... Fear...

Another deep breath and she's nodding, nothing but genuine in her understanding of the circumstances.]

You couldn't have said that to anyone who understands more. Frankly, on a personal level, there's no reason for me to be in Oz.

[Ideally there will be when she chooses to return, whenever that may truly be.]

And as long as we're continuing to be candid- I'm thankful that you are here, even if circumstances aren't truly ideal.