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

[connectthedots]

Just finished praying for her save return and improved relationship with her family.

[RMDupree]

Thanks for the pings, Tonkin!

((hugs))

[Bahbah]

This is very scary. Hold on. Prayers being said.

[Billie]

It looks like many on my ping list have already been here, so I will offer a prayerful bump instead. Please keep us posted - we are all praying she will be home soon.

[Molly Pitcher]

Prayers lifted for Michelle's safety and your family's peace of mind.

[Sabertooth]

Prayers for Michelle, you, and your family, Ruthy. May she come home safe and soon.

[RMDupree]

Thank you John.

I trust that the Lord is watching over her and prodding her to call. I am just going to keep thinking she will call home any minute.

[yonif]

bump

[dixiechick2000]

Thanks for the ping!

Prayers for Michelle's safe return home going up now!

[RMDupree]

Lil'freeper, you are a true friend. Thanks!

[RMDupree]

What a lovely prayer! Thanks you so very much, WVNan!

[RMDupree]

Thanks for your prayers. I'm so comforted just being here with you guys.

I was a rebellious teen and took off a few times myself. I just worry because I know that I always stayed in touch with my friends. Now, of course, her friends could be covering for her but the question is - how far will they take it?

The police are already involved and I'm hoping the press release will be issued in time for tonight's news cycle. I hope she calls home soon!

[Spunky]

I will pray for Michelle's safe return and for her parents, Shiela and Allen Berry that they may have peace of mind during this time.

Also prayers for you RMDupree.

[AnAmericanMother]

Prayers aloft from the mama of a 14 year old girl.

[JohnHuang2]

Prayers for your niece and MEGA PING on it's way, friend.

[redhead]

[JohnHuang2]

Emergency MEGA Ping......

[r9etb]

Prayers sent for Michelle's safe return. Lord God, please protect her!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

A Prayer for MICHELLE:

.."Almighty GOD,

...if it be Your will...

...please Heal her with Your LOVE.

...If it not be Your will...

...than please Heal her Fear"

AMEM

[redhead]

I pray that this girl is found in good health. Please don't be upset by the graphic I just posted, as I know how easy it is for the parents of lost children to go from terror to anger while awaiting news of their missing children. God bless you, Ruth, and we are ALL praying with you for her safe and speedy return.