James Loney Quotations

I've worked hard for this. I figured when they called me up, I'd be ready.

During my captivity, I sometimes entertained myself by imagining this day. Sometimes, I despaired of ever seeing it. Always I ached for it. And so here we are.

It was a great experience. It's a dream come true to get here and I'll work hard to stay here.

My head is swirling and there are times that I hardly believe it's true.

I am grateful in a way that can never be adequately expressed in words. To the British soldiers who risked their lives to rescue us, to the government of Canada who sent a team to Baghdad to help secure our release, to all those who thought about us and prayed for us, for all those who spoke for us when we had no voice, I am forever and truly grateful. It's great to be alive.

We are only three-quarters. Tom is not coming home with us. I am so sorry to have to lose him.

When we were released I was sure I could jump right back into ordinary life and that's what I wanted the most, but I'm afraid no such luck. When I can get through an ordinary day without shaking legs and a pounding heart, I think that will be a sign that I can start to tell my story.

I'm eager to tell my story of rescue and captivity but I need a little time.

I am overwhelmed, everything is new, incredible, amazing. On Monday, I went on my first excursion; a 20-minute walk to the barber shop all by myself, It was the most fun I've had in years.