We can only appreciate the miracle of a sunrise if we have waited in the darkness.
-unknown author-
Jayne:
So, today is a new day. Eduardo and I feel so lucky to be alive. I feel so thankful to have my husband back, to be complete as a family again. One thing I’ve learned from my experiences in life, is that paradise is not a place on a map, it’s not a tourist destination, it’s wherever you want it to be and more importantly, it resides in your heart…….and that, you take with you……. wherever you may be.
On March 5, 2010, our story will appear on Dateline NBC. We made the decision to go public with our story out of a sense of social and moral responsibility. We just couldn’t remain silent about all that we learned through this life- altering experience. It is only through sharing such a story that we can hope to raise awareness about what is going on in Mexico and hopefully provoke positive change through that awareness.
I’m so thankful that the kidnapping is behind us, yet I think many times about those who are suffering such an ordeal at this very moment. My thoughts and prayers are often with them. I can’t help but thinking if it all would have been different for us if other families had spoken out about what had happened to them, instead of remaining silent? Would it have prevented our kidnapping? Maybe. Maybe not. All I know, is that I cannot keep this to myself.
We are writing a book with acclaimed writer Mark Ebner for Berkley, a division of Penguin. He came to visit us on our whirlwind trip with NBC to Mexico. We really hit it off with Mark right away and jumped right into working together on our book proposal, trying to not stain our notes as we feasted on Chiles Rellenos!
Our book should be out sometime in early 2011 so be sure to look for it. It will have a lot of the details of the story that we couldn’t fit into the Dateline episode.
Mark Ebner:
This story came across my agent’s desk, and it kind of leapt out at me. I write about all kinds of crimes and criminals, and half the
time these people bring it on themselves, or else revel in it when it goes down. Here were two people who, as far as I can tell, had their life turned upside-down for no other reason than they had money. Jayne started a Waldorf school there in San Miguel and was a wonderful mom; Eduardo hosted a progressive TV talk show. And as it turns out, each had exactly the skills they needed to survive an unimaginable ordeal: Before his father was a newspaper baron, he was a hero of the Mexican Revolution. That’s the wellspring he drew from. And she was trained as an actress: Capable of thinking on her feet, able to improvise a character out of thin air, and not easily intimidated — all of which held her in good stead in negotiating with the kidnappers. It’s a great story, and I suspect one that isn’t over yet. – Mark Ebner
Eduardo:
Nadie aprecia la magia del despertar del dia, mas que los que hemos estado en la obscuridad.
Eduardo:
January 24, 2010
La ambiguedad de las dos fuerzas magneticas de la naturaleza. Todo tiene una repercucion contraria.
La alegria y el dolor.
La tortura y el bienestar
La represion y la libertad
La pasion y la indiferencia.
El dia y la noche.
La obsesion y la tranquilidad.
El miedo y la paz interna.
El Celo y la seguridad.
El saber y la ignorancia.
Un nuevo amanecer.
Lo exotico del planeta en el que tenemos la gran oportunidad de sentir el misticismo de la vida, que se desenvuelve como un regalo sorpresivo, en los sutiles momentos, que a veces pasan desaperividos.
El sabor de la comida.
La frescura del agua.
La luz del dia.
El apapacho humano.
La inmencidad del universo.
La brillantez de las estrellas.
La brisa y fuerza del viento.
La majestuocidad de la luna.
La apreciacion del amor, fuente de riqueza inagotable.
Gracias infinitas a las fuerzas universales de la creacion, por la maravillosa experiencia de reflejar en mi humilde corazon tanta grandeza.
January 24, 2010
Where there is love, there is life.- Mahatma Gandhi
It’s two years today since Eduardo was returned to us after this whole ordeal. Two years is a long time yet we feel like it’s only now that we’re finally settling in to our new surroundings. Mexico seems so far away, and so does the life we once had there. Our 10 year old son still cries sometimes at night. He misses his home, his ranch, his toys, our way of life. Our daughter was only six when we left Mexico and now, after two years, she is forgetting her Spanish. We try to speak it at home but she answers in English now. Our oldest son loves his new home and reminds us all to keep seeing the glass half full by his example. What I call stress and chaos, he calls adventure. He’s my idol.
EDUARDO AND JAYNE,
I WATCHED YOUR STORY LAST NIGHT ON MSNBC………I CRIED AND CRIED…….. FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FOR ALL THE VICTIMS OF MEXICO’S ESCALATING VIOLENCE.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. MEXICO IS LOST TO ITS VIOLENCE, CORRUPTION AND DRUG WARS. I DONT KNOW IF IT WILL EVER RETURN TO THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IT ONCE WAS.
CONTINUING TO HOPE AND PRAY FOR PEACE, SINCERLY, MARIA
Hi Maria,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. We appreciate your kindness and your prayers. We share your desire for Mexico to one day return to the paradise it once was.
All the best,
Jayne
Jayne,
I watched your and Eduardo’s story last night and was horrified and saddened at the turn of events. You made such a wonderful life on your ranch and to be victimized like that and to then have the Mexican authorities turn a blind eye is truly maddening. You are one amazing lady, keeping your family together throughout that harrowing ordeal.
I read that you are fighting your own health battle now. I hope that God keeps you in his hands and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. You and your family deserve all the peace and happiness in the world.
All my best,
Susan
Hi Susan,
Thank you so much for your sweet message. I feel so lucky to have so many wonderful people out there praying for me and my family. I am happy to say that my cancer is in remission and I’m working to keep it that way. I’m doing great and we’re rebuilding our lives in a new place. We will create paradise again, of that I’m sure. Thanks for taking the time to find me and to write.
With warm regards,
Jayne
Jayne,
I watched your story last night and have thought about it all day. I have to say if I hadn’t seen it with my with own eyes I never would have believed it. I think the outcome would have would have be very different if it had happened to 2 other people. God absolutely knew what he was doing when he united you and Eduardo. Your family has endured so much and now I read you are fighting another battle. I wll keep you in my prayers.
May all your days be joyous, happy and free.
Take Care,
Liz
Hi Liz,
Thank you for you kind words, thoughts and prayers. I am doing very well now, thankfully. Cancer is behind me and my hair has almost grown to my shoulders again. I’m stronger and healthier every day and am making plans for the future. We feel so blessed to have so many people out there holding us in their thoughts and prayers. It is people like you who take the time to send these messages and stop us in the streets to hug us and talk to us, who have renewed our faith in human kindness. Just as there is evil in the world, there is also good.
Thank you again for your kindness Liz,
Jayne
Dearest Jayne, Eduardo and family,
It is most difficult to get your horrific story and Eduardo’s torture off my mind after seeing it on Dateline . Also your whole families suffering and emotional pain through this terrible experience is mind-numbing. The love story of the deep bond you and Eduardo have and your family bond, I believe to be rare in this day and age. I’m so thankful your painful experience ends with Eduardo alive, being united with you and children and I hope that you have a future with many blessings. How amazing that you share this corruption and violence in Mexico to help all those that are not capable to do what you and Eduardo are doing to help mankind. Do you have a faith that has helped sustain you? My deepest regards to you Jayne, Eduardo, children and may you only have the best of life ahead. Your story is touching beyond words.
Lovingly,
Joy
Joy
Hello Joy,
I really appreciate your kind message, thank you so much.
As far as faith goes, Eduardo and I both have a profound faith in God in our own way without being a part of any specific organized religion. We have certainly felt the presence of God in our lives many times and especially while going through this whole ordeal.
We both feel blessed to have a loving relationship that has the strength to go through anything life puts in our path.
Thank you again for your thoughtful comment.
All the best to you,
Jayne
Jayne, I think you are SO strong and SO brave.
You did everything in your power.
You have more strength then I can ever imagine having.
Hi Becca,
Thank you for your kind message. You would be surprised the kind of strength you have deep inside yourself when you really need to have it. There is a warrior in each and every one of us, when we need to be one.
Warmly,
Jayne
Hi Becca,
Sorry it took me so long to answer. I really appreciate your message.
All the best,
Jayne
Hi Jayne, My husband and I just watched the MSNBC feature on your story. I was not sure that this was going to have a happy ending and I almost stopped watching it as I did not want to consider the ending as it seemed..I am so glad that I stayed with the story and so happy for you that your family is together again. I was in awe of the courage that you had and the strength you needed to have .. especially with and for your children..
I was wondering about a few things.. Toward the end of the story, the reporter interviewed you at your home in Mexico. There were people there — the clothes were still in the closet .and the beautiful belongings.
The dogs greeted you Did you bring your dogs with you to the US? Do you ever plan on going back to Mexico or did you give up the home..
I wish you peace and happiness.. always….
Sandy
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for taking the time to send me your kind message. As far as our things and animals in Mexico, it’s been very complicated for us. For a while our employees took care of everything for us but now we have found good homes for some of the dogs and have moved our personal items to storage. We have rented our house long term and the tenants are caring for the dogs we still have. We can’t have large dogs where we are living now. The kidnapping wiped us out financially and we haven’t yet been able to buy a home in the U.S. or even be able to afford to move our things, which would be quite expensive. A friend of ours did bring us a few things in his truck so that we could feel at home where we are now, that really lifted our spirits and we were so grateful to him. In time I know we will be fine and everything will work out. We will rebuild paradise somewhere else. In the end, things are just that. Things. As beautiful as they are, all I really care about is having my family whole again.
Thank you again for contacting me Sandy. All the best to you!
Jayne
Dear Eduardo and Joy,
I heard about your story a couple of months ago trough a co-worker, and today I saw your story on TV and I cried, because I fell ashamed of my government, and my country,it is very sad to see that our beloved Mexico, is turning into a living hell, it is very hard now to teach our kid to be proud of the country their parents are from, when they see in the news everyday about what it is happening there
God bless you and your family, I will have you in my prayers.
Hi Patricia,
Thank you for your comment. I know exactly how you feel. There have been times when we have felt the same way. The Mexican Government’s lack of action, and a lack of honesty and integrity are apalling but hopefully the current meltdown will turn into an opportunity for a rebuilding of sorts. My children are proud to be from Mexico and they (and we) try to stay focused on being part of the very necessary positive change that so desperately needs to happen there. It’s important to show the world the truth in order to raise awareness and provoke change but Mexico is still a country with many great characteristics and culture that I want my children to hang on to as a part of who they are. You are right, it is indeed a challenge to teach a child to be proud of his Mexican heritage when the current headlines are nothing to brag about. But, Mexico as a country is not rotten across the board. There are still wonderful people there, people who have made Mexico also a country, known around the world for it’s friendly people and it’s customs filled with colors, flavors and celebration, it’s history, architecture and art. Hold on to that part of Mexico and share that with your child. I have faith that good will win out over evil in time. I’m counting on it.
All the best to you!
Jayne
Thank you Jesus. You are so kind. All the best to you.
Jayne
Hi Patricia,
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you well,
Jayne
Jayne, I just saw your story tonight on MSNBC and I was amazed. Good luck with your book (I’ll be happy to buy it when it comes out), and I hope it gets made into a movie (Annette Benning would be a wonderful choice to play you, as someone else here suggested). You mentioned possibly setting up an organization for people who have gone through something similar and migrated to the United States. I was wondering what the plans are for that; I’m sure that I and others would be interested in making a donation. I hope you all can put your heads together and find a way to positively influence the seemingly intractable corrupt situation in San Miguel and Mexico in general; maybe PR and calling attention to the problem, and affecting tourism, will be helpful.
Hi Christine,
Thank you for getting in touch with me. I’m exploring the different options as far as the non-profit goes, there is so much need. I’m very interested in helping families, especially children to need support for the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that usually follows an ordeal like this. So many families can’t afford this kind of help and really need it. I’m working on becoming a part of two already existing non-profits with that in mind but may end up opening one myself. I’ll keep you posted, and thank you for your offer to help!
All the best,
Jayne
P.S. We will likely be making a donation toward this effort with anything that may come out of the book sales. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story. I told my Saundra that you and your familia have redefined the meaning of love, the meaning of courage, the meaning strength and faith. I will share your story with her. Having travelled in Mexico for 25 years I hurt for it’s people. Thank you again for your sharing your story and allow us to witness your courage and faith.
I saw your story tonight on Dateline. Thank you for making the world aware of something that is going on just on the other side of the border which many of us knew about. My uncle was killed in Mexico a few years ago and I was adamant that my father would not be at the funeral because of my fear of something like this. These kidnappers request money from people who really don’t have the amounts they think. Many people who visit or seek to live there are just trying to make their pensions stretch farther. I would like to think one day I could visit Mexico but that will never happen without adequate protection. Best wishes to you and your family in the years to come.
Hi Ernestine,
Thank you for reaching out to us. I wish you the very best,
Jayne
Dear Jayne, Eduardo and family,
I am inspired by your story and can’t seem to get it out of my mind since the first time I saw it.
I will be sending prayers for you to re-build your paradise wherever it may be and hopes for your continued health and peace of mind. It is obvious that as long as you are all together you will be okay. You are amazing people and remind us all of what truly matters in life. Thank you for sharing your story of strength, courage, love, and celebration of life. You really know how to live. I will look forward to your book and possibly movie.
Amie
Eduardo, Jayne and family,
I watched this story closely and I am so happy that Eduardo is safe and back you and the children. I have family that has gone through this in MX and I don’t think I could ever visit again with how scary things are. I pray that your cancer never returns and will continue to pray for your family.
May God bless and keep you !
Hi Mrs. B,
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.
All the best,
Jayne
Jayne,
I watched the show about your family tonight and am grateful to find a place to send a note to you. Thank you for sharing the story. I hope it makes a difference.
I am praying for your family — health, financial recovery, and most importantly for peace to be restored. Bless your heart. If I had an address for you, there would be a “pamper yourself” basket on its way.
I hope you are feeling better soon. You are such a lovely lady.
Vicki
Dear Jayne,
I saw eduardo’s and your story on dateline this evening i am truly disgusted by Mexico and its laws.. I really do not understand how you went through all of this really by yourself you are amazing the love you had for your family and husband and the determination you had is unexplainable, i am truly sad to think there is such evil in our world, though there is alot of good you seem to always here about the evil, i just wanted to let you know that your a true inspiration to everyone in the world for never giving up hope and faith. All you the good that you and your husband did by building schools etc to help others such a selfless act and yet you basically lost everything and still you are not a bitter woman nor is your family. I think you wonderful people and i can tell you if i ever won the lottery you would be one of the first family i would send money to buy a home and restart the life you deserve, material things do not matter in the end it is your family but i think you and your family deserve all the best things in life, because you are truly amazing people and the selfless acts gives us all faith in humanity..
Hi Heather,
You are so kind. There is indeed evil in this world but there are also humans who are capable of great kindness.
Warmly,
Jayne
Dear Jayne and family:
I, like many others who have written on your blog, watched your story tonight on Dateline. I felt as though I were holding my breath thru much of your story. My husband and I have traveled many times to Mexico and experienced a nightmare on our last trip. Sadly, we will not return. We were in a lovely resort hotel and were caught in the middle of a drug raid gone bad. Many people were killed and several were American toursits. It was very difficult to tell the bad guys from the police. I cannot even imagine what you and your family went thru…….I do not know you but will pray for you and your family often. Please know that you touched many hearts with your bravery to relive this nightmare. We are so happy this had a happy ending !
Hi Cyndi,
I am so sorry to hear about your nightmarish experience in Mexico. I hope that you and your husband have recovered.
Warm wishes to you both,
Jayne
Hi Jayne,
I watched yout family story on Dateline. I am deeply touched by what you and your husband went trough. Did they ever catch the kidnapers? and what has happend to your ranch in mexico? no matter what happend at the end you have your family and that is all that matter. Best wishes for you all.
Hi Alex,
They never caught the kidnappers and they are still kidnapping. We still own our ranch and it is for sale.
Thank you for your wishes.
Warmly,
Jayne
Hi Jayne. Just finishing watching your story on Dateline. It’s amazing how cruel, as human beings, we can be. And on the other hand, how tough the human spirit can be to help one survive. I hope you two have found much peace and happiness for many years to come.
P.S. My wife and I visited San Miguel a few years ago.
Hi Rob,
Thank you for the message, you are very kind. San Miguel is a magical place. We are hoping for the situation to turn around so that we can all go back to enjoying it again.
All the best,
Jayne
Jayne
I use to live in MExico, i just went t something similar that your husband wen trough, i would like to get in touch with you or your husband to ask you for some advice in our situation. You are e very strong women God bless you and yous family.
please get in touch thanks!!
Hi Orlando,
You can contact me through this blog and I will answer. I wish you the very best.
Jayne
Dear Jayne,
I saw your story when it first appeared on Dateline many months ago. This evening when I saw it was scheduled to appear once again …I was both reluctant and drawn to watch it…all at the same time. Reluctant because of the horrific painful ordeal you all endured and yet drawn to watch and witness (once again) the power and beauty of the human spirit’s ability to survive and triumph over such terrific atrocities.
Your story is one of tremendous love, courage and strength…and it exemplifies both the best and worst in human beings. However ultimately the fact that you and Eduardo remain such beautiful, elegant and courageous throughout your ordeal…is a testimony to us all. I believe how we behave in our darkest hour…speaks to who and what we are…at our core.
Your story also resonated with me as I have always loved Mexico and traveled there often. It was my dream to retire and live there one day. After seeing your story I am not sure I will ever go there again unless there is some positive change as you spoke to in your previous reply. I hope that your speaking out (in both a book and a movie) will be a motivating force in bringing peace to such a beloved country and people.
I send you and your beautiful family my blessings for continued healing and prosperity.
Christie
Hi Christie,
Thank you for your support and encouragement. I have high hopes that things will change in Mexico but it may take a while. It will always be a place that stays in my heart and I am sure that many people feel the same way. Thank you so much for your kind wishes for our healing.
Warmly,
Jayne
Dear Jayne: I wanted to write this email to let you know how grateful I am that you and your husband came forward to tell your incredible story. God bless you for your courage. I truly believe that your faith in God and love for each other and your precious family, not only gave you the strength needed for this horrific experience but also fortified you in being messengers to the world of what you and others are experiencing.
The beautiful love that you have for each other, your children and the appreciation of life radiated through the television last evening. You are truly two of the richest people on earth.
I was deeply touched by your story. In fact, I have been thinking about last night’s program all through the morning. It touched me profoundly and I felt I had to write you and personally say to you: Thank you. God bless you.
Know that I am wrapping you in prayers, and love and blessings. I pray that God blesses you with abundant book projects and movie projects, etc.
Your story is so very inspiring. You are truly God’s messengers of the beauty and power of love. God bless you both and your beautiful family.
–Jayne Feldman
Hello Jayne with a y!
Your message has just made my day. Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me, you are beyond kind. It is messages like yours that keep me going when I start to wonder why we are doing all that we’re doing. If we have radiated something in your direction, you have just done the same in ours. Thank you Jayne.
Warmest regards,
Jayne
Dios los proteja ,también nosotros tenemos una persona muy querida de nosotros que tiene ya 30 días , que no se save nada de el somos de Aguascalientes , pero vivimos en USA. No sabemos si algún día regresemos .
Hola Martha,
Que Dios los bendiga. Estariamos rezando por ustedes para que su ser querido regresa pronto a casa. Ojala que tienen a alguien apoyandolos para ayudar a ese pobre persona que esta secuestrado. Gracias por su mensaje,
Jayne
Dear Jayne (I feel personally touched by your story
to be alright with addressing you by your first name):
I watch many, probably all, personal stories shown
on various networks and programs. Yours affected me so much, that I’m writing for the first time. There have been many ‘want to’s’; but I HAD to respond to your unbelievable testament to the strength of some human spirits and, of course, LOVE. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your beloved ranch, and envies the pure, true love we all believed in as children, until years and reality slapped us awake with its lack of realism. What a fairy tale yours is. God, or whatever the higher powers be, bless you as
you clearly have been. If you can spare just a bit— this naive, trusting heart, after being tromped on by almost everyone in my life, could use some of your strength and faith. Excuse my self pity. I just wanted to let you and Eduardo renewed a long lost joy in life. You are an inspiriation and are a match clearly made in heaven. Best regards, Christine
Hello Christine,
Your words are so touching, thank you. I feel very honored that you have written to us and will pass along your message to Eduardo.
Love is all there is. All I can tell you in regard to feeling walked on by others is what helped me in my worst moments and that is, clear your mind, forgive, focus on what you want to accomplish with the concentration of a laser-beam and move forward toward that goal. I also stopped watching television because I felt that it distorted my sense of reality and made me more depressed, to this day I don’t watch it. Instead, I fill my life with activities that make me feel empowered and healthy. I’m sure you will find what it is that you are longing for!
All the very best to you,
Jayne
Hi Jayne,
I watched your family story on Dateline and I am deeply touched by all that your family has gone through. I hope that your family is doing well this days. I was wondering id=f they ever did catch the Kipnappers? And what has happend to you house in mexico? I love that you have this Blog page do you blog often? Best wishes for your family may god protect you all always!
Hi Alex,
Thank you for your message of kind wishes. We are all doing very well, thank you. We have had a fantastic summer full of fun and adventure and continue to live life to the fullest at every moment. The kidnappers have not yet been brought to justice and continue to kidnap. I pray that they will be caught eventually. We still own our home but will not go back, it is for sale.
Best wishes to you as well,
Jayne
Dearest Eduardo, Jayne and Family,
I watched your story on Dateline, NBC a few nights ago and I am amazed of the miracle that Eduardo was able to survive this horrific event and that you Jayne. were also able to maintain your sanity throughout everything. I am deeply saddened of how Mexico has changed for the worst and I am so angry that this happened. It’s horrible to be kidnapped, but even worse, to be tortured -why? The cruelty is unbelievable!! What are these human beings made of that they can do these types of things? Well obviously they are not human, they are savages – I can’t even begin to describe them.
My prayers are with you and your family. You are courageous to continue to bring awareness to people….you are strong and are real heroes to me. I will never forget this story.
May God continue to bless you!!
Sincerely,
Sonia
Hi Sonia,
Thank you so much for your heart-felt message, you are so kind. I can relate to how the story made you feel in regard to the kidnappers. For a long time I viewed them as completely reptilian, sub-human demons. I have to say though that I have done a lot of work around letting those feelings go. I imagine that these people were raised in an environment completely absent of love. They never developed a conscience, and have absolutely no empathy for others. I actually pity them because their existence is surely a miserable one filled with hate and anger. I pray that they will be brought to justice so that no more harm can be done to other families.
Warmly,
Jayne
Jayne and Eduardo,
I watched the story of your ordeal on dateline. I used to live in Mexico 30 years ago and was looking forward to it at retirement. I consider myself Mexican in my heart. I still make a good sized spread traditional Mexican food for Christmas Eve. I miss it to this day. I can’t imagine the terror to push you away from someplace you built. You still have each other which is important. Is there something we as ordinary citizens can do to push back the bad guys? I would gladly join your cause. Best wishes to you and your lovely family.
emacsquare1@me.com
Would love to hear from you,
All our best,
Eileen Mc Neil and Arturo”Sean” McNeil-Gonzalez
Hi Eileen,
Thank you for taking the time to write to me and for your kind message. I really miss the things I loved about Mexico, there is so much to love about Mexican culture and customs, it is sad that it has become so lawless.
As far as pushing the bad guys back, well, that is a complicated issue. I doubt they will come north of the border, Mexico is paradise for this kind of criminal activity. We are doing our best to raise awareness through sharing our story. This is definitely having a positive impact that will hopefully influence change.
All the best to you,
Jayne
Hola , I saw the msnbc show on your ordeal and was moved and angered by the official police response but knowing Mexico and its goverment , I am surprised you werent asked for money for official help, sometime ago I had a brother killed in Mexico and believe or not I was asked for money for gasoline and expenses for the investigators imagine that, have any of the kidnappers been arrested?
have you thought of organizing something that will open the eyes of the american people towards the corruption in mexico , I would also say the mexicans but we know the filth is there and saddly we do nothing about it. I hope you are well and my best wishes to you and your family .
Hi Alberto,
Thank you for your message. We do feel that we are opening the eyes of the world just by sharing the story. We will continue to do so. I’m so sorry to hear about your brother.
Best wishes to you as well.
Jayne
Jayne,
My wife and I lived in Mexico for some years. Your story has truly touched our hearts as we share the same deep love for Mexico. We would like to thank you for coming forward with your story and helping other to unit to make a difference in Mexico. We are very eager for your book. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family!
Heath & Blanca
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Hello Heath and Blanca,
Thank you for taking the time to send me your kind message. We appreciate your kindness and your prayers.
Warmly,
Jayne
Saw the powerful and sad story on dateline last night. Hope your brave message reaches far and wide. You are both true heroes to share your sad story to benefit others.
god bless you,
vilma
Hi Vilma,
Thank you for your message of encouragement.
Blessings,
Jayne
Hello Jayne,
I was wondering when your book will be available? Also are you guys doing any speaking engagements at this time?
Thanks,
Heath
Dear Eduardo, Jayne and Family,
My name is Sonia and I am writing to you today from Vancouver, Canada. When I watched your story on Dateline earlier this year, I was brought to tears over your unimaginable and tragic story and your courageous spirit throughout it all. Against all odds, your integrity and strength amazes me still today. I can’t even imagine what life was like for you and your family during those long months, but as a wife and mother, I understand that need to protect our children and live life through love, strength and spirit, no matter what and you did that with so much passion and more strength that I could ever imagine. Your love story with Eduardo is inspiring and through and through, that love and honour you have for one another is still evident. I admire you so much for your strength, your courage and for sharing your story with us. I am sorry for what you and your family have had to endure and for the pain and suffering your family had to go through. Will all my heart, I hope for a beautiful new life, a beautiful start in America with only wonderful memories of your life in San Miguel and a life with beautiful memories in the future. You are an inspiration to all and again, I send you love, light and big hugs from the Great White North. Best Wishes to you and your beautiful family!
Warmest Regards,
Sonia
Saludos de un mexicano que vive en Chicago, soy periodista, mi papá trabajó en (the daily newspaper) El Sol de San Luis, yo conocí al Coronel García Valseca. Eduardo es un héroe para su familia. Siento mucho que algunas autoridades mexicanas sean cómplices de los narcotraficantes.
Both of you and your family have done a great service in having had the courage to shine a spotlight on what you all experienced.
That you did it after the torment you all suffered speaks volumes about your characters and strength.
I had a brother die under suspicious circumstances in Mexico, but given that he was dead, in a weird way it was easier on us as there was nothing we could do. We knew that pursuing it would be draining psychologically and financially with nothing being resolved in the end.
I had to play hard ball with even the callous Canadian Consul in order to have legal issues dealt with.
That being said, for 40 years we have travelled to and around Mexico, made friends with wonderful people there, and loved the country.
However, for the past couple of years my wife has not wanted to return with the troubles.
Will your book deal with the highly likely possibility that the kidnapping of Eduardo was done by people connected with a police force, or at least with police connivance? The whole story smacks of police indifference at best, but most likely corruption.
When your book comes out I will try to see Vancouver libraries order it.
Our best wishes to you brave hearts.
Jim Howden
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your encouragement. The book is available now on Amazon.com, it’s called “We Have Your Husband”.
Best,
Jayne
I am interested in working with an organization committed to working with recovery of victims and apprehension of captures. Could you please forward me any information you might have available.
Thank you-
Aaron Strong
Today, I watched in horror; of your story told on a repeat of the dateline story on what happened to you and your family. (MSNBC) I have family that is married into a Columbian family and it terrifies me when they go to visit family out of country. I thought that just non-residents or non-native people were in danger. It is truely shocking to see that it is so much more. One of my children was considering doing a study abroad and I feared for his safety in today’s criminal climate. I hope your blog brings together others that have suffered in the same way that you and yours have. The support of another means so very much. God has a purpose for everyone, perhaps you helping others work through their pain and the nightmares is part of yours. I am very impressed w/ the love that your family members share and couldn’t imagine what you have survived. But yet, that is what is wonderful; you are a survivor. Thank you for not remaining silent. Everything done in the dark will always be brought to light. It is terrible that the Mexican Govt is assisting in yet more people coming to harm by insisting that you keep silent. May God keep blessings apon you and yours and may the rest of your life be filled w/ happiness, good health and love.
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out —
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out —
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out —
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak for me.
–Martin Niemöller (1892–1984)
Jayne:
I was going to say that I “enjoyed” watching the Dateline program, but that is not the adequate word. It was for sure an interesting show. No wonder we have had so many Mexican national fleeing and relocating here in San Antonio. Buena Suerte a ti, a Eduardo i familia.
Holla Jayne.
Like many I have also seen the show and its an incredible real story! I will pray for you and your beatiful family. Que dios los bendiga en todo y siempre. Its a very touching story for me. And it comes to show how strong of a Women You are! I give so much credit you for all your strenght. And Eduardo.. todo lo que le paso and his still here, what a strong man… not only physcially but mentally! He is also very blessed to have you as a wife. You kept to together thru it all. All the bad and harm has made good through your story and what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
God Bless,
Betzy
hi Eduardo & Jayne,
After watching your story on dateline, I swear it was my first thought eveery mroning when I awoke for about a month. I live in O.C. & read so many stories about those living near the borders of Mexico, even in our neighboring San Diego have kidnappings that come from Mexico. The greed & cold hearts of the men involved, you just have to wonder what in the world could harden someone’s heart to such a degree that it seems they feel nothing for causing such grief, torture, suffering & chaos that changes people’s lives forever all for money.
Jayne, you are my hero as a woman, mother & wife & what a wonderful example of good. Eduardo, you’re also my hero as a man, what a great example. You are right, it is love that is stronger than anything these cold-hearted men could do to you. Even the bible says love is greater than faith. But I believe in God & that he will always bless the both of your lives. I keep you in prayers when I’m praying for my own family. Looking at this to strengthen the laws & bring awareness to do something about it is very good. It’s so sad that Mexico seems to be getting worse. It’s horrible. I wish you would both go on Oprah. What a great show that would be.
But you both now, can encourage others and enjoy living where the laws do work. Raising your beautiful children with wisdom & strength, knowing what true love behaves like. I’d bet all of them will have true blue marriages. What a joy that you have all of your family in tact & can live a rich life knowing the real meaning of it now. Both of you are so brave. I told my boyfriend the other day I could spot both of you in a crowd, your story is embedded in my mind. I would bet people out of nowhere just want to give both of you a big hug. I swear I cried after watching the story.
Is your book out yet? What is the name of it?
I just finished watching Oprah today where this couple lost all 3 of their children in a car accident then followed a miracle where she got pregnant with triplets. After the show I though of you & wondered how your life is now. (That’s how I found this)
My brother is in Afghanistan right now in the Army. I can’t help but wonder if our military should be in Mexico to straighten it out but would bet it could be even more dangerous than where he is. I wish all those bad men could be pulled out & all shipped off to some place to be confined to live out the rest of their lives together in one place away from everyone. I guess that’s later in hell.
God bless both of you
Hi Gina,
Thank you for your sweet thoughts and words of encouragement. I so appreciate it.
My book is now available on Amazon for pre-order, it comes out on May 3rd. It’s called “We Have Your Husband”.
Warmly,
Jayne
Hi GG,
I understand your concerns. I’m not sure where Los Algodones is, but I can tell you that traveling into Mexico by car these days is probably not a good idea. The northern states are pretty much controlled by organized crime. If you were to fly into a Mexican city, go straight to your dentist, and/or hotel and not much else, you probably reduce your risk. If I were you, I would check the State Dept. website for info. and then plan your trip. The majority of the crime and danger is in very specific Mexican states. I hope that this helps.
Best wishes,
Jayne
I have just seen your story for the first time tonight, and I was moved to tears. Thank you both for your bravery. I will remember your story, I think for the rest of my life, and keep it as an inspiration of overcoming struggles and the power of the human spirit You are obviously special people with a beautiful family. I wish you blessing and happiness.
God bless you and all your family.
Thank you,
Shane
Thank you Shane.
Dear Eduardo & Jayne,
Your story gripped my heart. How both of you were forced to endure & be tested in such a way for the greed of money by a group of people so heartless is just amazing. Some people in a marriage aren’t sure of the depth of their love & commitment, but to see two people who love each other so deeply, finally get through to the other side & be able to live out the rest of your lives together, knowing that you still have each other alive is wonderful. So many that go through this, don’t have the happy ending of life. I find as I pray for my own family, I include your family as well. That could have just as easily happened to any one of us who read & watch your story. I agree with you on trying to make change by coming out with your story.
I agree also, that a movie should be made about this. I think either Annette Benning, Hilary Swank, Cate Blanchette, Ashley Judd or Gwynth Paltrow, would be a great Jayne. For Eduardo, definately Javier Bardem.
God bless both of you. I can’t wait to buy & read your book when it’s out. I pray it will be made in to a movie & this blesses you so you can continue to live with less stress in your lives.
I’d bet too, that people who recognize you on the street must just want to give the both of you a big heart felt hug. I know I would want to. I swear I cried for you when watching the story. It stayed with me for months. I pray you live with peace where our laws here for the most part, WORK to protect us.
God bless,
Gina
Hi Gina,
Thank you so much for your kind message of encouragement.
With warmest regards,
Jayne
Jayne, Thank you so much for telling your story, it is heart wrenching and terrifying at the same time, and it should be told. I was so relieved that Eduardo was given his freedom! My husband and I lived in MS when Katrina hit the US and he died while we were still evacuated. I know that while the situation is different, I know some of the feelings that you must have had. You are right we are all capable of so much more than we know. We do what we have to do, what we must do, and we do the best that we can with what we have left. You are right not to hang on to the anger and fear, they always win that way.
Two years after my husband died, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. For the first time since he died, I had to really decide if I wanted to live and that was when life finally began again for me. I knew that I only had one choice and it has now been 3 years since that diagnosis and I am cancer free. I started college for the first time almost 2 years and hope to graduate shortly after my 65 birthday. Life is different, but good.
I hope that you and Eduardo are very happy and content with your life – you are both so blessed to have each other.
Love and prayers,
Linda
Thank you so much for your message Linda. You are an inspiration! I too, would like to go back to school, that’s a goal of mine as well. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband, but I’m happy to hear that you are healthy.
Warm regards,
Jayne
Hello Eduardo, Jayne and Family,
Your story was unknown to me until two days ago when I watched The Desparate Hours on TV while running on the treadmill at my gym. Since I had a child to pick up, I could not watch the entire episode so I came home and googled your story. I just wanted to write a short note to let you know that I think you are some of the bravest and most courageous people I know. Your perseverance is a model for how we should all lead our lives.
I hope you are well and I send my blessings to all of you, Portia
Hi Jayne,
My name is Shawn, and I lived in San Miguel with my ex-husband for about a year from 1999-2000. I spent time on the ranch, as I was befriended by Eduardo’s daughter, Aurora. I also met Eduardo several times. Aurora was trying to convince me to become a teacher at Los Charcos…something I was considering seriously until circumstances brought me back to the States. I have thought about her so often over the years, and it was not until tonight while deciding to google her that I came across your terribly sad story. I am so glad that you and your family are safe and reunited. I feel a connection to your family, albeit if only because of my brief friendship with Aurora. After watching videos on YouTube about Eduardo’s kidnapping, I am speechless. I really have no words. Thank God he is home with you now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I would love to be in touch with Aurora again. As I mentioned I have always wondered about her since losing touch. If you could pass that on to her, that would be much appreciated. Best wishes to you and Eduardo and your children. What doesn’t break you makes you stronger….
I have just finished watching the program, how awful! I could feel your pain while you were narrating your story. It is good that you had a happy ending and that your family is together. The bad memories will stay so I am praying for you to have the strenght to live a normal life with your wonderful family.
Lots of love
Roxana Brandt
Safford, AZ
Hello, my name is Dina Louro McNulty. I was up watching TV last night, when I came accross a documentary on MSNBC regarding a man having been kidnapped and his wife trying to free him… It caught my attention, but little did I know how this would impact me. A picture of Eduardo came on the TV… and I just froze….!!!!!!!!!! this gentle soul, a friend from years ago (whom I had lost contact) was the VICTIM OF THIS HORRIBLE ABDUCTION????? Oh Jayne,, all I have to say to you is you are a most extraordinary woman.. and I know why Eduardo fell in love with YOU.. If there is anyway to get this message to Eduardo.. please have him contact me… I cried yesterday and am crying while typing this message…
Hi Dina,
Thank you for this kind message. Please tell me how you know Eduardo so that I can pass your message along. Be well,
Jayne
Hi Dina,
Thank you for your sweet message. Let me know how I can put him in touch with you.
With warmest regards,
Jayne
Your story is heart-wrenching. In the midst of doing good, you and your husband are targeted. I wonder about a culture that would allow such criminality? On the one hand, you talk about how every day in Mexico is a celebration but then, on the other hand, there’s the unspeakable brutality that Eduardo endured. I think it’s those two sides of the culture that leave me mystified and truly saddened that it compelled you to leave your life in Mexico behind and return to the United States. It shouldn’t have had to be that way. But, what a blessing that Eduardo survived so that he could see his children grow, and perhaps, it will be a blessing that you both showed the courage to share your story.
Jayne, I felt moved to write you because we share the same love for Mexico, a feeling my closest friends and relatives cannot relate to. I am very disheartened by the current happenings there. The year you were born I was barely 17 and a summer student in the DF. “Mexican Way of Life” was the name of the workshop and it covered everything from politics, to language, geography and religion. I even had a dance class, learning the jarabe tapatio. I met the love of my life, also named Eduardo, and the city was our oyster. Crime was not a word in our vocabulary. My lifescape was musically scored by the sounds of the mariachi. Since returning to my ‘real’ life in the U.S. I have never again seen a sky as wide or blue as the Mexican horizon suspended over a vast valley. I have never had my senses as aware to tastes, colors and textures. And I have never felt as alive and totally happy as then. I cannot understand why something physically stirs inside of me when I hear a grito within a ranchera….I am not Mexican, but I miss the Mexico I knew, and like you, hope for things to improve. I just finished your book and will now start to read it again.
Dear Jayne, I felt moved to write to you because we share the same love for Mexico, a feeling my closest friends cannot relate to. I am very disheartened by the current happenings there. In the year you were born I was barely 17 and a summer student in the D.F. “Mexican Way of Life” was the name of the sociology workshop that covered everything from politics, to language, geography and religion. I even had a dance class that taught the jarabe tapatio. I met the love of my life, also named Eduardo, and the city was our oyster. Crime was not a word in our vocabulary. My lifescape was musically scored by sounds of Garibaldi mariachis. Since returning to my ‘real’ life in the U.S. I have never seen a sky as wide or as blue as the Mexican horizon suspended over a vast valley. I have never had my senses as aware to tastes, colors and textures. And I have never felt as exilarated as then. I cannot understand why something stirs within me when I hear a grito within a ranchera…I am not Mexican. I miss the Mexico I knew and like you, hope for things to improve. I just finished your book and have started to read it again. Thank you for telling your story.
Hi Miss A,
Thank you so much for buying the book. If you enjoyed it, would you consider posting a review on Amazon? That would be very helpful. Thanks!
Warm regards,
Jayne
Hi Jayne,
I wrote you before but I’m just entering the last quarter of your book. I also saw in your blog that you lost Eduardo’s mom yesterday. I’m so sorry. When I was 24, I had lost a friend, my dog I had since she was a puppy, my grandma, my grandpa AND my mother in just a few months, so I truly empathize, I know how it feels to lose someone so loving that impacted our life in such a postivie way throughout your life with Eduardo & Eduardo’s growing up. It really hurts. At the same time, the only death that hurt in a less painful way, was that of my grandma. She had lived a long life, she was very happy and she also died in her sleep. We all hope to be so lucky. Her memories will be embedded in your hearts & I’m sure it was wonderful for her to see you & Eduardo not only come out of that terrible experience but to also have had a start that was a good one where you are now both as safe as you can be.
I’ll tell you, I haven’t read a book in about 20 years (shame on me I know) but blew through the first 3/4 of this in 2 days, I held it for awhile to savor the final pages, it’s so well written. Many I’m sure will cry with you while reading it. Sharing your joys & heartaches as well. I related to quite a bit of it, as I’ve been through my share of seriously tragic events in my life as well. The book gives hope & encouragement in such a strange time with this world & economy. I can’t think of a better family to have success & happiness & pray it does well so your family can enjoy the life you have now & will continue to have. I also hope you are feeling better & have continued good news for the cancer to stay away from you. Your family is & have been in my prayers regulary. I know I’m not the only one who has been touched so deeply through your story.
God bless you all,
Gina
Hi Gina,
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts regarding Eduardo’s mother’s death. I will definitely pass along your message to him. I think the worst part for him was that he was flying down to see her this weekend, (his first trip to Mexico since filming Dateline) but she passed away before he could get there. He will be okay though, she will always live in our hearts.
I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying to the book, and that it is something that you can relate to on some level. Thank you so much for the complements.
Peace and blessings to you as well Gina,
Jayne
Dear Jayne, I have written to my friends in Sinaloa, recommending that they read your book. Has it been translated into Spanish? Any information about that would be helpful. Thank you
Hi Jean,
My agent is working on the translation. There hasn’t been a lot of interest from the Mexican publishers yet, due to the fact that in Mexico it’s not an uncommon story, sadly. I will keep you posted.
Kind regards,
Jayne
Hello Jayne,
I just saw a commercial for cancer centers of America, you and Eduardo are in it. I have been following your story and love your tenacity.. You people are so inspiring.. I am not the type of person that sees the negative side of much anything really but I am so inspired by your strength in a situation I couldn’t even imagine living through.. I am now interested in your story with cancer treatment and recovery.. How and when did this new chapter start? Keep up the God work… Yes I meant to say God work.. ha ha..
Respectfully,
Kevin
Hi Kevin,
God work, I like it. You are absolutely right my friend. Thank you so much for the encouragement.
Warmly,
Jayne
Jayne
I saw this story for the first time today and I was horrified at the entire story and I too was crying. You showed so much strength and courage admist the incredible hurdles you faced.
I cannot imagine going thru that. What a blessing to get him back and even a bigger blessing for your kids. I am a father and I cherish my kids as well. God bless all of you and thank you for sharing this story.
Tommy
Hello Jane,
I am presently watching your story on T.V. for the third time (while reading your blog simultaneously!). I really needed to know you are in a safe place now, and I wish you were my neighbors so that I could meet your three wonderful, beautiful children and just be there if you ever need me. I am so happy that your health seems good, and I am not just saying this–I have so many close friends who had breast cancer (as well as other forms) a VERY long time ago and are wonderfully alive today! You and your Eduardo are so fortunate to have met at that phone booth, but I know you know that. My best to him, to you and to your sons and daughter. Mexico…I spent a wonderful Christmas in San Miguel de Allende many years ago. That situation is so incredible and so sad (the corruption), I can’t even begin to wrap my head around it. The Mexican citizens deserve so much better than that. Blessings to all of your family and I will be reading (and reviewing) your book soon. If you ever feel down, know you are much in the mnds and thoughts of those who have heard your story; and we thank your entire family for its courage–and especially you and Eduardo. I am so sorry Eduardo lost his Mom, but also so glad that she died knowing he was well and safe again.
Hugs to all .
Best wishes always,
Ramona
P.S. Having lived in Texas and Arizona and California for over 50 years, and enjoying the food, culture and architecture of Mexico from north-of-the-border, I wonder if you could some day perhaps recreate a rancho or at least a hacienda somewhere in the U.S Southwest, similar to the one you had to leave behind. I think the kids would love it, too…just a hope and thought for you!
Jayne,
I just saw your story today on MSNBC Desperate Hours. I had to write and tell you how courageous and strong I think you and Eduardo are. I just could not stop crying. I am a big believer in taking something positive from negative events that happen in life. I would think that what you and your family have endured has made you all the more closer and stronger. I will be buying your book today. Best wishes to you and your lovely family. You are all an inspiration for hope and love.
An Old Texican
Your experience and the increased violence in Mexico since your sad experience begs the question of the value of total gun control which , of course, only applies to honest citizens.
The bad people are armed. Mexico should allow good folks to have the means to defend themselves. I guess armed citizens could result in a hostile work environment for the corrupt law enforcement.
An old Texican
Your sad experience and the increased violence in Mexico since then begs a review of Mexico’s refusal to allow it’s honest citizens to own guns. Clearly the Mexican law enforcement is ineffective and mostly dishonest.
Folk who can’t defend themselves are simply at the mercy of predators.
Hello Jayne and Eduardo,
My husband and I just watched your heart wrenching story on tv…
You are Annette Bening ……..No one could look so exact as you………
I feel so sorry for all of you……..
Much Love Sylvia and Jack
Dear Jayne,
I just finished watching your story on Dateline and I was riveted. I couldn’t believe what was happening to you and your family. I was so overwhelmed when I finally realized that Eduardo had survived this horrific ordeal and when he was shown to be alive – I just broke down in tears. I admire all of you – I don’t think I could have gone on and dealt with things as you all did. I am so glad that you all are back together and I wish you all much happiness in your life here in the states. I’m sure you will build your own piece of paradise wherever you go.
God Bless,
Jackie Stanley
Texas
Hi Jayne,
I saw your story on MSNBC this past weekend. I cannot imagine what you and your family have been through. I am amazed by your husband’s courage and humanity and frankly his sanity! I hope your family will see justice eventually. No one should have to experience a nightmare such as your family have experienced. I hope all of your children and you and Eduardo go on to lead fulfilled lives.
God bless you.
Dear Eduardo, I know how much you love your country’s music. I have been haunted by the beautiful La Llorna for more than 40 years..I sing it but don’t truly understand the meaning. I’ve read the various folklores and how each country has adopted a new version. Salias del templo makes me think of an Aztec setting..spanish would be la iglesia..and huipil is a Mayan term..not Aztec. Who is the singer? Me dicen el nego..it is a black man singing to a woman who loves him but he is tired of her?? The reference of the river is where the original legend drowned her children..levame al rio Llorna.. The symbolism is all mixed up to me..can you clarify who is singing, what historical period is it and what exactly is he upset about?? I love the song but it confuses me. Thanks
Dear Eduardo, Please excuse my typo error, the name of the song in question is La Llorona. I’m sure you knew that, I just needed to clarify my mistype. Thanks again.
Eduardo jayne:
Que valor!, los envidio, mi esposa y yo no lo hemos tenido, pues nos paso lo mismo a menos escala, gracias a Dios estamos juntos y bien, pero despues de ver la entrevista con Jorge Ramos, estamos de acuerdo con ustedes que no basta estar bien, hay que actuar! Y ustedes como la Sra Wallace y otra sra que no recuerdo su nombre, pero se llega a una agobiante conclusion, se percibe una colusion evidente entre delincuentes y autoridades, por ende esto es una actividad prospera y protegida que continuara indefinidamente.
Saludos y exito, no les puedo pedir que perdonen (eso es lo que quiere el gobierno), por lo tanto, solo les puedo pedir que continuen denunciando.
Mil gracias por tus palabras de apoyo. Seguiremos adelante.
Atentamente,
Jayne
Hi Jayne,
I have been following your story since I first heard about it on Dateline. My family is from Arandas a town in Los Altos de Jalisco. I had the privelege to vist SMDA in August of 2008. I am very sad with all this organized crime that is going on in Mexico. I have not been back to Mexico due to all the crime. I would usually visit about 2x a year. I have had many family and friends kidnapped for ransom and is very sad to hear all the crime that continues in Mexico.
I am so proud that you are speaking out and making your story public. I was very surprised when I first heard your story and how every detail had been explained. Many people are usually very quiet about it and dont want to speak about it due to fear that will kill a famlily memeber. This needs to stop!
If there is anything I can help with, please dont hesitate to ask, I would be more than happy to. I will continue to follow your story.
P.S.I will be purchasing your book tonight.
GOD BLESS YOU and your family.
Marcella
Hi Marcella,
Thank you and blessings to you as well.
Warmly,
Jayne
Eduardo para mi eres mi heroe,para mexico fuiste otra victima mas que dios te bendiga a ti ya tu familia .Que lastima que la bandera mexicana ya ondea a lo alto sintiendo el aire libre de le libertad, un saludo y un gran abrazo hermano….
Jayne,
I am so sorry to hear of your health problems now. I pray you are in remission and stay that way. I have followed your story and it was shocking to see you on the commercial for the Cancer Treatment Center but you and Eduardo look
wonderful. I have someone missing in my family for three years now and the stress is overwhelming. You were an inspiration.
Prayers and All the Best,
Sandy
Hi Sandy,
Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry to hear that you too have had someone missing in your family. Let me know if I can assist you in any way. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Warm regards,
Jayne
Dearest Jayne &Eduardo……Your story as you told last evening at dinner…..was at first, something one would read in a novel. What you have been through…survived…and STILL have the strength and desire to do something to bring it to justice.
Eduardo, I did not get a chance to talk with you..but, you have a warmth..and your eyes show your compassion and character. Jayne, it was wonderful to hear your story…and I have just ordered your book. May your life continue to grow…and we are all so truly blessed. Enjoy your time in beatuiful Maine. Fondly,Stephanie Senecal (Ashleys’ neighbor)
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful message. It was wonderful to meet you, and I hope we will have more time next summer to see you again. Be well.
With warm regards,
Jayne
My prayers are with you. I, too am a cancer survivor, losing my husband to cancer at age 37…when I saw the commercial on TV I cried…..you do not deserve this, you have been through enough….I will pray for you and your beautiful romance …truly a love story….God Bless you and your family…..please keep us posted….
Jayne,what you are doing is wonderful. I am a cancer survivor for 19 years. I was born in Mexico living in California. Now that I am retired I wanted to visit the place where I was born ,but it is too dangerous to go there because of the drug cartel. I want to buy your book when it comes out, please tell me the title of the book. God Bless you and your famiy; my prayers are with you.
Hi Esther,
Thank you for your kind thoughts, and prayers. The book is available on Amazon.com right now, it is called “We Have Your Husband” by Jayne Garcia Valseca with Mark Ebner.
Thank you for your support!
Jayne
I just saw the story on Aquí & Ahora.
I would love to help translate if ever you were in need of it.
I’m not an editor or any of that. But, I put my heart and soul into good causes such as yours. I admire your courage, YOU are a true hero!
Dear Jayne:
I was in a bad situation in my house when I happened to read your book. I couldn’t stop reading it until I ended on the 3rd day. It made me realize my life’s problems are nothing compared to yours. I admire very much all the courage you had to continue life with your children like everything was normal.
I was borned in Mexico but came to US when I was 2. Then we went back to Mexico and I went to school there. In 1987 I returned to US and got married. I feel soo sad looking at my beautiful Country being contaminated by evil people like that. I wish we could send the Elite Marshalls from US and kill them all. Why these people are destroying our Country? They are miserable rats that hunt at night and want to live from somebody elses money.
Please keep writing, I love doing that also. I have lots of poems but never could published.
I think writing clears your mind and brings peace to your soul because you let go of all you feeling bad or good.
Please be happy, paradise is around you, God loves you that why Eduardo is back home. Your guardian angels are taking care of you, sleep well and give please a bog hug to Eduardo. I love him and I want him to be happy again.
My blessings to all your family.
Lupita
Dear Jayne — I hope you are continuing to do well, with your cancer and your life. I remembered seeing your incredible story on tv (which I guess was the Dateline special in 2010 — I remember just happening to watch and was spell-bound), and I ordered your book earlier this year as soon as I saw that your story was available in print — and then I saw your cancer diagnosis on a Cancer Treatment Centers of America ad and was so sad — you’ve had more than your share of extra-tough challenges. The tv special was amazing and tear-jerking, and I often remembered it because I was impressed and mesmerized by your beauty (in all ways), your intelligence, your bravery, your strength, your toughness (yet gentleness), and most of all your wonderful LOVE for Eduardo. I was so glad that your story had a happy ending, until hearing your sad diagnosis of cancer (sometime this summer I think it was). I’ve been saying prayers for you and wondering how you were doing — and just got adventurous (I’m not generally an online person) to find a way to send you a message of good wishes, love, and support to you and your family. I hope you and your family will continue to have good times together, with much happiness, love, success, and good health. With great admiration and warm best wishes, Jane D.
Jayne,
I am not bery good at putting my emotions into to words, but I just got finished watching your story on TV. I was truly brought to tears. You are and amazingly strong and inspiring women. I will remember you, Eduardo, and your family in my prayers tonight.
I wish you all a lifetime of happiness.
Sincerely
Beth
I just watched ur story on lifetime and was sadden by what ur family had to go through. I am happy that ur husband was released,and you r able to move on. Many blessing to u and ur family..
Dear Jayne,
I am so sorry to hear of your families tragedies from your husbands kidnapping to your cancer diagnosis. I am saddened at the state of our international affairs in assisting the Mexican people rid their country of such violence. It seems like our government only steps in when financial gain can be in their future. IE: Iraq. Mexico is our neighbor and we need to help find a solution for the terror and fear that is occurring there at the hands of ruthless police, gangs, and terrorist groups. I admire your family in sharing your story to help bring to light the real epidemic that is occurring in Mexico. You are using your trauma and experience to help others not face the same tragedy. I live in a border town and hear daily about the murders and kidnappings that occur in Mexico. May you and your husband live long healthy lives and thank you for being an advocate on this issue! I hope they do catch the group that cast a dark light on your happy family!
Sincerely,
Naomi