from gerry

reem,

how are u holding up. ur phone seems not to work anymore, but im relieved to hear that u are safe and out of harms way at last. have no fear, u made the right decision in leaving, ur parents will be well. i think i should forward ur last email, with all the prior ones attached to a couple of news agencies. it makes for riveting, first hand reading and if published, in edited form no doubt, could significantly influence the opinion of a people largely unaware of the precise circumstances of the lebanese situation. the press out here is a joke. keep ur head up my dear, remember always that u are in our hearts and our prayers, as is ur family, and that you will grow in strength and determination as each day passes.

with all my love and prayer,

gerasimos