cin Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Please pray for M and G. They have 10 children (3 adopted). One of their teenage daughters ran away Wednesday night. they think she is with a much older man. She is 16. In addition to this, one of their adopted daughters (possibly not adopted, just guardianship thing) is in the hospital. She came to the family from somewhere in Africa, I think, for medical care and several surgeries. My friend homeschools, and her children range in age from around 21 down to 6. Thank You so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Please pray for M and G. They have 10 children (3 adopted). One of their teenage daughters ran away Wednesday night. they think she is with a much older man. She is 16. In addition to this, one of their adopted daughters (possibly not adopted, just guardianship thing) is in the hospital. She came to the family from somewhere in Africa, I think, for medical care and several surgeries. My friend homeschools, and her children range in age from around 21 down to 6. Thank You so much. I'm sorry. Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 This has hit a lot of us especially hard, because she is one of those super good girls. Active in youth group, etc. It's an in your face 'if it can happen to her, it can happen to anybody' type of thing, sort of like the Elizabeth Smart thing: good family, mom's home, dad's very involved, family vacations with ALL the kids, etc. Also, it is posted on our church's facebook page, so I'll share the link here. I'm sure they would love to see prayers from around the world! Plus, you never know where she might be, and who might find her! http://www.facebook.com/faithchurchmilford?fref=ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Praying here, Cin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Praying she's home soon! I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Cin, How terrible! Yes, will pray! Did the older kids offer any insight regarding their sister? Look on her computer? Talk to her friends? That "may" point M/G and/or police in the right direction. Hugs and prayers! ETA: Police can't do an AMBER ALERT because she willingly left - that was on the fb page. I do NOT (screaming here) understand this. She is a MINOR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 How awful! Of course I'll send up a prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Cin, How terrible! Yes, will pray! Did the older kids offer any insight regarding their sister? Look on her computer? Talk to her friends? That "may" point M/G and/or police in the right direction. Hugs and prayers! ETA: Police can't do an AMBER ALERT because she willingly left - that was on the fb page. I do NOT (screaming here) understand this. She is a MINOR! Yeah, that Amber Alert thing had me scratch my head too. 16 yr olds USUALLY do not leave home ENTIRELY of their own choice. minimally, they have been brainwashed some. Someone has to be assisting them, usually, it's an adult...custodial interference at the least. And an Amber Alert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Shared. I hope she's found soon, and that she's safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Praying for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thank you all! I am sharing a note from her mom. Unfortunately, there's no news. I cannot imagine one child having surgery and another missing. The heartache! Thank you all so much! I will keep you all posted, as best I can. Mark, and I are deeply humbled and blessed by the out-pour of love and support we've gotten for our family. We are coming up on 48 hours and still very little to share or update you on. Grace is being prayed for by thousands of people across the Nation!! If anyone has any information, any leads, any ideas.... We are willing to look at everything! Today we continued to walk our journey with Netsai at Shriners Hospital where she underwent another surgery. This time for her face and lower lip. It was very successful and she's resting peacefully. We are so thankful for the meals, prayers, help with the kids, visits and notes. I wish I could respond to each one.... Just know that all your words have deeply touched our whole family! Love to all of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Oh my, this poor family. I think I would loose my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Prayers for Grace, Netsai and the entire family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I simply can't imagine. Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Said a prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 :grouphug: and prayers for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Prayers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 update? have prayed. oh, how I hope she has returned home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 update? have prayed. oh, how I hope she has returned home! According to the FB page, she still is not home. It is so hard when there is an appeal to prayer or help and then you can't find out what happened to the person. Good thing for Facebook, right. I hope Grace gets home safely but I am afraid for her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I just "shared" the Facebook page on my Facebook....praying also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 This has hit a lot of us especially hard, because she is one of those super good girls. Active in youth group, etc. It's an in your face 'if it can happen to her, it can happen to anybody' type of thing, sort of like the Elizabeth Smart thing: good family, mom's home, dad's very involved, family vacations with ALL the kids, etc. Also, it is posted on our church's facebook page, so I'll share the link here. I'm sure they would love to see prayers from around the world! Plus, you never know where she might be, and who might find her! http://www.facebook....milford?fref=ts Praying for her to be found or come home. I'm confused about the reference to Elizabeth Smart though... she was kidnapped, not a runaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Praying for her to be found or come home. I'm confused about the reference to Elizabeth Smart though... she was kidnapped, not a runaway. I don't know why that comparison was used. cin hasn't posted on this thread for a week. I just bumped it for Sheryl bc Sheryl's such a sweetheart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Praying for her safe return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 When I saw this thread pop back up, I was hoping that cin had returned to post a happy update. Any news yet, cin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 When I saw this thread pop back up, I was hoping that cin had returned to post a happy update. Any news yet, cin? No, the poor girl is still missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 No, the poor girl is still missing. :( :( :( I can't even begin to imagine what the family is going through. In all honesty, I don't even want to imagine it. It's just too heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 This is horrible! Praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thank you all so much for praying and sharing the page. There is a facebook page now, Help Find Grace. Please continue to share and pray. There has been no word. I think there was one lead, but it was a dead end. We are all doing as much as we can for the family. Netsai came through the surgery very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 my prayers go up here. How heartbreaking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just saw that she has been found and is safe!! From the FB page: We cannot thank you enough for your prayers and support during this difficult ordeal. Please join us in praising God that Grace's whereabouts are now known and she is safe. Out of respect for Grace, we will not be sharing any details. We covet your prayers as we reunite as a family. We could not have made it through the last three weeks without your help. Please understand our need for privacy at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Wow, so nice to hear they are in contact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Prayers continue to help thru this time-so glad they are in contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 What a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks so much for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just saw that she has been found and is safe!! From the FB page: We cannot thank you enough for your prayers and support during this difficult ordeal. Please join us in praising God that Grace's whereabouts are now known and she is safe. Out of respect for Grace, we will not be sharing any details. We covet your prayers as we reunite as a family. We could not have made it through the last three weeks without your help. Please understand our need for privacy at this time. Thank God. Thanks for updating this. I appreciate knowing the outcome of these prayer requests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thank you for the update -- I have to admit that after all this time, I feared the worst, so I am very relieved to hear that her parents are in contact with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I was just coming here to tell you guys! Thank you all for your prayers. Please continue to pray for them.as they work towards healing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 PTL!!!!!!!!!! WOW! I'm just now checking back and read all of the responses! I have goosebumps "literally" running up my arms. So incredibly glad she is safe. Surely they still need much prayer. May God's peace fill them up and overflowing. May His mercy be unending as this family heals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks for the update. I am glad she has been found. It sounds like they are going to have a tough road ahead so I will continute to pray for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 FB says Grace was found and is safe! Praise the Lord. Perhaps someone could update to let others who are praying and/or concerned know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 FB says Grace was found and is safe! Praise the Lord. Perhaps someone could update to let others who are praying and/or concerned know? Thanks for the update. I haven't posted, but keep checking this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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