I think for any mother, having a child go missing is akin to living in hell.
When we are grocery shopping or in the mall and lose sight of our child, there’s an instant panic that sets in. Our hearts race, our mind considered every step we took, every face we saw and the adrenalin rush is too much at times.
I could never imagine the devastation if it were to come true.
Today it coud have. Today I coud have lost a daughter, if it wasn’t for the hand of God protecting her. I’ve always told my children that angels surround them and today is a day this has proved true.
I did not lose a daughter today because of those angels and I will forever be grateful. Today, on a lonely walk to school by herself, my daughter was followed. Today. In my neighbourhood. By a school.
The thought of what could have happened is enough to destroy my sanity. The thoughts of ‘what if’ continue to play over and over and over. But my husband reminded me that I can’t live in the what ifs. My post yesterday affirms this. How I respond to this fear is what is important.
How I respond will imbed itself into my daughter. She’ll remember this. She’ll take this and use it to strengthen her character.
I wrote a book that is out on submission right now about a mother trying to find her kidnapped daughter. I never want to experience that fear. That dread. I marvel at the strength of the woman who do face this. There’s too many that have find the strength.
My prayers are for them today.
Darlene Steelman said:
omg… that is so scary! Having children really opens our eyes to a lot of things.. as a mother, my biggest fear is something dreadful happening to one of my children. Hopefully your book will be out soon..
I am glad your daughter is safe.
steenaholmes said:
All that matters is that she is safe. It’s a huge eye opener for me. Facing a fear and realizing I have no control over it.
katewoodauthor said:
I got goose bumps all over reading this. Thank god she is safe!
Melissa said:
Thank GOD for this angels!!
Hartford said:
Thank the lord for gardian angels. Wow. I can’t imagine the fear any parent goes through when a child is missing. Thoughts and prayers go out to them as well!
Elena Aitken said:
So scary that this can happen so close to home. Like that little boy in Sparwood…so scary and I’m SO glad your daughter is okay. You’re right, this will make her stronger. I can’t imagine how that felt…big hugs!
Angela Orlowski-Peart said:
Such a horrifying story. I’m glad to hear she’s safe. I have two young children myself so I know how you must feel. That’s terrible but the guarding angels must have been there to save her. Thank God. My heart goes to you and your family. Stay safe.