I feel like you are almost a family member now and I think about you all the time. Your story has gripped people all over the world, and I hope that brings you comfort. With all these prayers and positive thoughts for you--in conjunction with the fact that you are on the right side of the law--I can't believe that there is any other ending to the story than Sean will be home with you again.
From all the blogs, you can see we've worried about all aspects of this--does Sean remember you, speak English, etc. Thankfully, your interviews have helped keep us posted. Many of us (myself included) have been frustrated that Sean doesn't have the complete picture yet. Your desire to protect him is stronger than your need to bring the full truth to him and I think that you are probably a better person than many of us might be if put in that position! I keep thinking: if only Sean knew about the bringseanhome website: he could see for himself what the truth is because surely he is being lied to and brainwashed by his Brazilian family. If he just Googled his own name, he would see thousands of web pages telling him what you have gone through to get him home for four painful years. (I know he may seem too young to be using the Web, but as a parent myself, I know kids are very internet-savvy these days!)
I hope this increased exposure has brought you an increase in donations to pay for your legal fees...I worry about that for you too!
Bloggers have also asked if you are allowed to speak to him by phone--and if so, are there restrictions? I know you can't answer these questions, but perhaps the site administrator can. We all inherently want to have hope for you so the updates are important to us too!
One more thing for now: I see a consistent presence on the online Petition from Brazilian residents so the grassroots campaign seems to be working. In addition, my boss heard from both me and another person about your story, and another friend who has a website was asked by both me and another person to post the links to bringseanhome.org so the reach of this story appears to be growing (note we are in Michigan, too)!!
May you find peace and comfort throughout this ordeal. We are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.