thanks for sending postcards. i know everything we're doing, from the reports to ken stettler, to the myspace/fb groups, to the letter writing campaign, all of these things are having an impact. ricky dias (owner's son) has contacted two survivors who have published their experiences and have reported them to authorities. he's been trying to sweet-talk them into changing their stories.
brendan's mom and grandmother went out to DRA for a tour and a seminar. they got to ride on a golf cart because of the grandmother's senior citizenry(!). they "happened" upon brendan who was outside at a table with a few other kids. he was able to see his mother and grandmother both inside a building and outside in an open area. we doubt that brendan will tell his mother the whole truth, but we do find it interesting that after less than four weeks b saw relatives. normally it's a minimum of ten weeks before that occurs. his mother has said she wants us to give her time to heal her family. apparently, she and b's dad have "homework" to do everyday and are held accountable by the therapists. b is also receiving therapy every day (so we are told) by the chief therapist (again, so we are told). this is not the norm as far as we can see. again, we think they are individualizing a bit because of our intense scrutiny.
please continue to send letters and cards with messages of support. eventually he will get his mail (so we are told). i just envision piles upon piles...
