[Howlin]

she has admitted that she thinks all Arubans know about Natalee but she still insists on going from street to street , passing out bracelets and prayer cards....she is coming across to me...as a bit too cheery and a bit too pushy... she needs now to take into account how sick of this whole thing the Arubans are getting and now is the time for Mom to sit back and watch the rest of the investigation....

I am the mother of a dead child; she's been REMARKABLY restrained; I am in absolute awe of her.

Frankly, I don't care HOW sick they are of this story; until they PRODUCE the facts, I'd been all up in their face, too.

[Pepper777]

I'm awe of Natalee's Mom too. So sorry to hear of the loss of your child. I can't even begin to imagine how horrible that pain must be for you.

[cherry]

you should be aware of how tired the ARubans are of this....mom should let the authorities continue on....really, she is to the point of turning the Arubans good will against her dtr....

there has been a decided turn of emotions against the Americans this past week, or haven't you noticed...

[presently no screen name]

Thanks - that's the word I was looking for - AWE!

I'm trying to learn from her BUT I don't think I could measure up if I was in her shoes. I know me.

I'm sorry about your child - NOTHING is more devestating than that to a parent. And for others who haven't experienced it, we never know what tomorrow brings.

Mother's fight for their children when they are in harms way, in everyone's face, be demanding, determined, question, etc., She is doing her job that comes from the fire in her belly. May she NEVER care what others think, moreso, the Arubans. Sit back and watch? This is her life, not a soap opera.

[maggief]

I very sorry for your loss, Howlin.

Natalee's mom reminds me a bit of Dru's mom. Dru's mom was determined to bring her daughter home one way or another.

I witnessed how she brought her daughter home. The funeral procession was halted, while a white hearse followed by a couple cars filled with family members detoured to the family home. About fifteen minutes later they rejoined the procession and Dru was brought to her final resting place.

Dru's mom kept her promise.