Reblogged from MarySmith’sPlace:

I’m sorry I left you for so long wondering if Jon got out of his Afghan jail before our baby arrived in the world.
It was the shock when reading my diary at how very miserable I was stuck in Quetta waiting for news. Over the years I’ve succeeded in turning the story of Jon’s kidnap while I was pregnant into an amusing dinner party anecdote. If anyone had asked me how I felt being pregnant in Pakistan I’d have said it was absolutely fine – sailed through it.
In fact, I was an emotional, blubbering wreck who cried a lot and raged in my diary. I suspect it was writing my thoughts and fears every day which saved my sanity – and allowed me to put on a brave face in front of other people.
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Thanks for sharing this. I wouldn’t have found it on my own otherwise.
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Mary’s story is an amazing one…too good to miss.
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Thank you – I saw your comment on my blog – glad you enjoyed it.
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Thanks for the reblog, Sue.
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My pleasure, Mary 🙂
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Thanks for sharing, Sue. What a horrible experience.
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Mary seems equal to it 🙂
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She would have to be. Amazing, right?
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Oh yes 🙂
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