Frank and I have made it safely with young Wills, although it took us awhile. In fact, we came perilously close to resorting to doing a memory modification because the parents, particularly the father, were quite frightened and extremely reluctant at first. Frank patiently answered every question, however, and after they read the letters sent by the children and spent an hour or so agonising, they agreed to let the boy go.

I was struck anew as I am every time we bring a new child to Moddey Dhoo: these parents are so very brave. It humbles me, the trust they have placed in us. The fact that so many have agreed to do so is a testament to how very grim their lives really are.

Stephen is looking Wills over now, but all seems well so far. What a set of lungs he has on him!