MY NIECE IS MISSING (3/9/03 Update: "MICHELLE CAME HOME LAST NIGHT AT 2AM!!!")

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[RMDupree]

Please forgive the vanity, but my family is desperate for some FReeper help and prayers!

My niece, Michelle Berry, left home for a walk at 4:30PM on Sunday, March 2, 2003. She's 14 years old, blonde hair, blue eyes, about 5' 2", between 115-120 pounds. She's a beautiful girl and will be noticed in a crowd.

Michelle has run away before, but has always called or had a friend call for her. But this time, she left wearing flip flops and didn't take anything with her, no money, not her purse, nothing!

Her friends, old boyfriends, etc have not heard from her and are helping us pass out flyers and asking people if they've seen her.

Michelle's parents, Shiela and Allen Berry, are worried sick, as any of us would be in this situation and I'm hoping that some FReeper eyes and prayers can bring Michelle home. This is the FOURTH day and she's NEVER been gone this long, especially without calling her friends!!!

Note: She had her mother's cell phone with her and 2 calls were made. One at 5:04PM where she tried to call her friend Eric, but he did not answer and the other at 5:15PM to her friend Chris who did answer and has told us that she was calling to let him know that she wasn't coming over. We have spoken to the cell phone company and they informed us that no other calls have been logged on that number, but that it appears to still be within the range of the Miami tower.

No one has spoken to her since, but last night, a call came in to the house from that cell phone number. When Allen answered it, the person on the other end hung up. This gives us hope that she is just scared to call, and that's why I'm asking for prayers.

I pray that Michelle is just pulling a teenage stunt and that nothing has happened to her, but as more and more time goes by, our desperation grows. Please pray for her safe and quick return!

Thank you so very much.

Ruthy Dupree

[Republic]

Oh Ruthie-I am so sorry. I will certainly pray for her safety and quick return home. God Bless your entire family.

[Simcha7]

Shalom!

RMDupree and Family,

Prayers being sent to The Throne Room of GOD, EL Shaddai.

Praying for complete protection and immediate restoration of Michelle to her family.

May our Lord give to you His Grace, Strength, Wisdom and Discernment.

Heavenly Father, Guide and Direct all of the Authorities and Police assigned to this case, help them to find Michelle and bring her Home safely.

It is in The Name that is Above ALL Names: Yeshua / Jesus The Messiah I Pray.

Amen & Amen.

[GretchenEE]

praying with you

God knows where she is

praying He sets the answer to your heart's desire right in front of you

[Mamzelle]

Prayer bump--

[cmsgop]

Just saw this! Im with ya Sweetheart! I will be praying for her to get home safe!

[RnMomof7]

Ohh Ruthie this is very scary. I will be praying for her that God protect her and keep her safe from harm....and that she be found quickly.

Prayer Bump

[Otta B Sleepin]

I am so sorry - I'm praying for Michelle and all of her family.

[Johnny Gage]

I see all the bumps and I'll raise it a bump.

Continued prayers for her safe return

HUGS & a Teddy

Be on the Look-out!

[votelife]

prayers for Michelle

BUMP

[Amelia]

BTTT

[Humidston]

Ruthie, I've read this whole thread and I have a feeling I'm going to share with you...

She's hiding. IF she left home in a huff, she's probably hiding somewhere with a couple of her friends in on it. She has to eat and she needs a safe place to sleep. She could be under someone's bed, hidden in a closet, a close-by vacant house, etc.

Her best friend should be dogged like a hawk. If she has a current boyfriend, he should be dogged.

I think she's safe. She's now embarrassed, but safe. She sounds pretty street-wise so she'd probably not go with a stranger. Just a hunch, I know. But if she was my child, I'd be dogging her friends.

I hope you don't mind me saying all this. I just feel it so strongly! I'd split the family up and have different members following her closest friends. If I'm right, they'll be carrying food, cigs, blankets, pillow, etc to her so she can stay undercover.

[Humidston]

PS

...So she can stay undercover till she figures out how to come out without making a huge scene.

[NEWwoman]

On, my! Prayers sent! May there be a good resolution to this.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Bump and prayers for your niece and her parents. Didn't you lose a gorgeous nephew a year or so ago as the result of a vicious assault?

[Faith]

Heavenly Father,

You are our God of mercy. We ask You to guide Michelle safely home to her parents and to bring Your healing into her life. Give her the courage to call home if she is able. Protect her from all evil and help her to know Your will for her life. We ask Your comfort and strength for her parents. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

[Budge]

Prayers for Michelle.

Pinging some of my prayer list. (Sorry if you have already been pinged.)

[Luis Gonzalez]

Thanks.

[fatima]

RMDupree,I will pray for Michelle Berry,try not to worry.She will call.we are praying.

[dutchess]

Thanks for the ping Budge. Prayers being sent!

[dutchess]

Thanks for the ping Budge. Prayers being sent! Please keep us informed of the status!