Posted on 02/20/2005 12:25:37 AM PST by Sunshine55
Please pray for my 17 year old daughter's safety, that the Lord is watching over her and protecting her from harm. I just filed a missing persons report with the Columbus Police Department about an hour ago, when it became apparent that I was not going to get the usual call from her letting me know where she was.
I left for work at 10:45 am and the last thing she said was that she was going to get her hair cut. No e-mail, no phone calls to me throughout the course of the day, which struck me as odd, because we hadn't had any harsh words and life seemed to be great. I got off work at 9 pm and she wasn't home, which isn't unusual because she spends alot of time with Young Life. Hours passed, no phone call. By 2 I was nearly hysterical with worry. I have left messages on her friends' cell phones hoping for a call back. I am sorry to say that I was not able to give the officer a description of what she was wearing, only a picture.
This is SO out of character for this young lady. She's always been the responsible one, even though she has been suffering from Senior-itis this year and has tested the boundaries to the limit. I am so frightened thinking of the possibilities here that I don't know where to turn, and I would appreciate your prayers tonight. I am hoping that perhaps she told me she'd be sleeping over tonight at a friend's house, but I have racked my brain, and frankly, I just don't remember any conversation like that taking place. (I haven't had a day off in 3 weeks.)
You think the average prisoner is more hostile and emboldened by lawyers,etc. these days?
Ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! :)
Has anyone heard anything from Sunshine since she was waiting for her daughter to arrive home?
I don't believe they're emboldened by lawyers. They have lousy attitudes before they even get to prison, and the prison system isn't what it used to be. Too lax. They come to prison and in most cases, they're hanging with the same guys they hung out with in the "hood." The only difference is that now they're behind bars. Most have no respect for themselves let alone anyone else. There used to be honor among thieves in prison. That no longer stands. They'd kill each other for a carton of cigarettes or less today. I'm glad I was able to retire when I did. I wouldn't want to see what it's like 5 years down the road.
Wow. I agree. Good you got out.
Now that I have two teenagers I have figured out why God made them such a pain in the butt . . . It makes it easier on the parents when they leave the nest.
EXCELLENT point!!! :-D
Not I. Maybe she really did collapse.
Praising our Gracious Lord for this Wonderful News!! Glory to our Merciful Master in Heaven!!
Thank God she is alright, I hope she learns a lesson and I hope that woman who allowed that to happen in her home is charged and prosecuted
Praising the Lord that He has returned Christina to your arms safe and sound.
Thanks for geting the update pinged out. Really.
This kid is do for a penence/punishment phase.
Agreeing with you in your prayer of thanksgiving and praise to our God Who carefully watched over Christina and answered our cries for mercy. May He bring good out of this situation even though the devil intended it for evil, and may His Name be glorified in Christina's life.
I'm so glad she's alright. I lost a girlfriend to alcohol poisoning when I was her age. It was the first time she had even gotten "buzzed", but that was all it took.
Another good point!
I hope everyone in Sunshine's household is sleeping sound and safe tonight.
Mmmmmmm...I'm also thinking that must be the case. Goodnight all. :)
Me too. I'm sleepy!
I'm just checking back to see if things are okay!
Oh my!
I hope so!
God Bless all!
I am sorry that i am just now getting back to you,I had to go to work shortly after my post to you and just got back.
Your thoughts on that list are excellent.I think you should print them and maybe take it to your local police station.
Maybe they will adopt it.
Thank you for putting so much thought into it.
Yes that has happened here to,but at least when that happens I don't feel so bad,because I tried to make sure that all the bases were covered,unlike the parent of my sons friend 12 years ago.
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