>>> and gratitude on mother's day from the three women who spent more than ten years in the so-called house of horrors.
>> amanda berry said, "thank you so much for everything you're doing and continue to do. i am so happy to be home with my family."
>> gina dejesus says, "i'm so happy to be home. i want to thank everyone for all of your prayers. i just want time now to be with my family. michelle knight says "thank you to everyone for your support and good wishes. i am healthy, happy and safe, and will reach out to family, friends and supporters in good time."
>> that statement was read by a spokesman for the women. meanwhile, ariel castro, the man accused of kidnapping and raping the women is in jail on $8 million bond. nbc's ron allen is on the ground force in cleveland. ron what more did we hear from the spokesman today?
>> well, craig, i think we now know that the women are getting a lot of professional help. obviously, a good, smart thing for them to do. there are a team of lawyers here, a firm helping in crisis management . they said they weren't going to do any interviews and the statements they gave, very brief, were obviously designed to fill the void and fill the enormous desire for some comment from them from the press who are here. they were also speaking not just to the media but to the community and to law enforcement as well 34-of-in expressing gratitude. the police and prosecutors who helped build the case against ariel castro. there was that. in recent days, the families have really stepped back. there were at a time huge displays of balloons, flowers and cards and so forth in front of two of the houses that the da jesus and berry homes. those, taken away. another clear sign they want privacy and want left alone. the attorneys who spoke for them said they wouldn't make comments after after the criminal proceedings worked themselves out, which is could be a long time. we'll see if that happens. we understand that -- and it's safe to assume they are being offered all kinds of deals, book, movie deals. you name it, from people who want to talk to them about this incredible ordeal. so at this point, they are hungering down and asking for, the statement said, "pleading for" privacy.
>> quickly, before i let you go. michelle knight, of course, the oldest of the three women who were taken. how is she doing?
>> well, her statement said, precisely, that she is healthy and happy. that was important, because as you were indicating, her case is somewhat unique, because she didn't have a family to be reunited with. as far as we know, she's on her own and getting help from professional counselors i assume. not totally on her own, obviously, but her case is a little different. estranged, was before all this happened and now continues to be. a special concern in the community for her, because of this unique and unfortunate circumstance. but, again, her statement, and there's every indication she is also getting the help and support of these lawyers and crisis managers. i'm sure they're helping her and perhaps an indication that all three families are pulling together to try and coordinate and work this out and be together. which seem as smart thing to do, because there are only three people in this world who understand what those women went through, and them, of course. and it's probably a good time to he help -- to be together and get through this best they can.
>> ron allen on the ground for us in cleveland, ohio on this sunday afternoon. ron, thank you, sir. appreciate your
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