Freedom in Colombia!

I am so happy right now I can hardly type. In an unprecedented intelligence operation better than a James Bond movie, the Colombian military has RESCUED 15 FARC held hostages, including 3 American contractors held for 5 years, and Ingrid Betancourt, a French-Colombian who was kidnapped 6 years ago while campaigning for the Colombian presidency. The FARC were duped, plain and simple. No shots were fired, no one was killed. Please go to cnn.com and read all you can about it.

Colombia is such a beautiful country and it is very unfortunate that a small corner of this paradise is home to such an evil enterprise. This really hits home with me. My husband is Colombian and I have visited Colombia twice. On my most recent visit to Bogota, the capital, I witnessed the public outrage in what is happening. Signs hung all over the city expressing the desire to "Stop the Kidnappings". I have visited France numerous times and saw the vigils for Mrs. Betancourt everywhere from Paris to the small villages. In London, I have seen public peace rallies in Trafalgar Square demonstrating the desire for a peaceful Colombia. I am so grateful to everyone involved in this operation. I remember reading about the American contractors in Time magazine 2 years ago and vowing to follow their story. I remember thinking what a great day it would be for them and their families upon their release. I truly cannot believe this day has come.