Monday, September 12, 2011

Events

I apologize for the blog absence.

Things got rough last week. I won't bore you with all the other things that went wrong last week, none of those really matter at this point. I don't really share a lot of this intense personal stuff on my blog, but this I just needed to write.



My dear cousin David went missing last week. Of his own accord we believe. He is still MIA. I've been posting most of the info related to this incident on facebook, since that seems to reach more people, more quickly. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, they have been felt and appreciated.



It threw me for a loop. You see, things like this happen on the news, or to friends of friends, but never in your own family. Never someone you know, and love, and have had wonderful conversations with over the years. Never someone who has drawn you pictures of the awful dates you've been on, just to make you laugh. Never someone with a funny, kind, sweet soul, like David.








Cedar Breaks Canyon, Cedar City, Utah
It's such a surreal feeling. We spent the weekend with a search party in southern Utah, hoping to turn up something. We did eventually get news that his car had been found, back near his home and the local police are now heavily involved.



Even though we didn't find anything on our search, and it made for long days in the car, and a double ear infection for myself, I wouldn't have changed my decision to go. It's events like these that make you realize, Family, is truly THE most important thing. You bet I hugged my baby extra tight when I got home Saturday night. And kissed my husband several extra times.



We returned home Saturday, only to pack up the cars and move up to Idaho the next day. It's feels strange and wrong to return to normal life, when our family is still hurting and searching.



While we are moving on with our daily life, our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with my Aunt, Uncle and their other sons.



XOXO,

Holly & Co.

9 comments:

  1. Holly, I have no words to really convey what I want, but you and your family are in my prayers.

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  2. I've been thinking of you and your family. I'll continue to pray for his safe return.

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  3. Please know that I have your family in my prayers for your cousins safe return ((HUGS))

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  4. Such a terrible feeling just NOT knowing. My heart aches for you and your family and for your cousin.

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  5. I'm sorry for the pain you're feeling Holly. Offering prayers.

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  6. Oh Holly, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I can't imagine. Thinking of you today.

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  7. Thinking of you! Hope you get news soon! Loves...

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  8. My heart goes out to you and your family Holly.

    The pic of Utah is breath taking. I have been through that part. It is gorgeous...

    I know with the circumstances it was hard to enjoy the beauty of it all. I cant imagine how hard this is..Im glad you feel you can share like this. Big Hugs and Prayers go out to you all.

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