NEW : Mother : `` I am so happy each year that my son is well '' In online posts , Jamie Neal and Garrett Hand assure friends they are safe . Family members had reported the U.S. couple missing . I ca n't wait to see Garrett and Jamie walking off the plane and into my arms . '' South American officials say the couple was unaware their family was looking for them .
NEW : Mother : `` I am so happy each year that my son is well '' In online posts , Jamie Neal and Garrett Hand assure friends they are safe . Family members had reported the U.S. couple missing . South American officials say the couple was unaware their family was looking for them .