ABREACTION

"I realize this, but I still worry about them, because we have always tried to make their lives more fulfilling. We have watched them grow, since they were born, and we always have been anxious to see them succeed in all of their activities."

"I know we have, Patrick, but they are not our children, so they really are not our responsibility."

"I am not sure about that, Sharon. We practically have adopted them since their parents deaths, and I cannot help worrying about them, whenever they seem to be in danger."

"They always have survived in the past, and I am sure they will in the future. Anyway, just what can we do now, when we do not know where they are?"

"Yes, we have watched them grow up, and we have had some very good time with them and their parents. I often recall how young Linda cried, when she thought that someone had stolen her new bicycle, but was later surprised and overjoyed when she learned that her father had taken it from the front yard and had placed it in the safety of the garage."

"Yes, Dear, and I still can visualize Linda’s tears running down her cheeks, while she was giggling at the same time, when her father explained his action."

"Do you remember the time when Linda became hysterical, after forgetting her lines while participating in the school’s play, and then when she knocked over some of the scenery, as she tried to leave the stage? The audience vigorously applauded, but this did not convince Linda to appear in the second act. Her embarrassment soon was dismissed, when their parents took them to the local ice-cream parlor for refreshments. Their really happy times were spent with their loving parents."

"There is one time that I cannot forget. It was when Lucille’s four-year neighbor climbed a small diameter tree, and we were congratulating him for this accomplishment, when we looked up, and saw that two-year old Lucille had climbed the same tree, and was waiting for us to congratulate her. She never would let anyone receive praise, without trying to accomplish the same feat."

"Yes, Patrick, those were very interesting times, and I still can picture how excited they were when we brought their birthday presents."

"Yes, I remember that, but do you know what really bothers me, Sharon? I just want to know that they are safe and in good health, and I have no way of knowing this. If we had received a letter or some news about them, it probably would have relieve my concern."

"Lucille was in touch with the Iranian Embassy, so they must be aware of her activities, and I am sure she is doing her best to find Linda. If you want to, you may call our Iranian Embassy in Tehran, and the officers there may be able to update your concern about Lucille’s progress."

"That is a splendid idea, Sharon, I shall call them the first thing

In the morning."