Arrr! Avast ye scallywags! WSJ scribe Evan Gershkovich be languishing in Russian captivity fer half a year now, arrr!
2023-09-29
Avast ye hearties! Evan Gershkovich's sire doth proclaim, "The sense o' powerlessness be a dreadful and fearsome plight!" Yet, the kin be clutchin' onto hope like barnacles on a ship's hull. Arrr, we sail on!
In the midst of a tempest that would terrify even the bravest buccaneer, Evan Gershkovich’s father utters words that strike fear into the hearts of all who hear them. “The feeling of helplessness is quite horrific,” he confesses, his voice shaking like a ship caught in a treacherous storm. But fear not, for this family is no bunch of landlubbers. They cling to hope like a sailor clings to his trusty cutlass.Ahoy! In the language of a 17th century pirate, they face their trials with a sense of humor as hearty as a pirate's appetite for booty. Through the darkest of times, they jest and jape, turning despair into a mere trifle. Aye, 'tis a sight to behold!
Me hearties, though the winds of fate may blow against them, they remain resolute. Their hopes soar high above the mast, like a flag defiantly rippling in the gale. The family's spirit is as indomitable as a pirate's spirit on the open sea.
But what plagues this valiant family, you ask? What has them in such a state of trepidation? 'Tis a mystery, me mateys. Yet through it all, they remain steadfast. They seek solace in each other's company, unafraid to face the unknown. For in unity, they discover the strength to weather any storm.
Arr! Let us join them in their quest for hope and mirth, for laughter be the best remedy for a troubled soul. Though the seas may be rough, they sail forth with hearts full of courage and determination. Aye, they be true pirates of the human spirit!
So, me hearties, let us raise a mug of grog in their honor. Let us toast to their unwavering spirit, their resilience in the face of adversity. For even in the darkest hour, they shine like a lighthouse guiding lost souls home. May fortune smile upon them and their voyage be filled with joy and triumph. Yo ho ho!