We hoped it would turn out this way, but we really weren't expecting it to. I've cried quite a bit on and off, but today's tears were tears of joy.

I think it's going to strengthen us.

The Nigerian government has been saying that the whole time. This is an ongoing thing. ... Until we see something really moving, I would have to think that's not true.

We felt the media would be one of the best things we could do to put it in the forefront of people's minds. Just so he would not be forgotten and in the event he ever had a chance to hear news he would know his family and his government were trying to get him back.

I heard that they showed a picture of them and that negotiations seem to be moving forward.

It's been 11 days that he hasn't been on anything.

Tidewater said they hadn't seen the picture, they don't know where it is, but it was described to Tidewater. They told me the four men are sitting side by side near water, like on a beach, and they all have beards and they all appeared to be in good shape.

He said he was doing well and he felt OK. Of course, he's very tired and very happy to be out of the situation he was in.

It's wonderful. It's like a dream come true.