If I were to tell you what my last few days have been like, you'd think I made it up! It's something out of a movie or likely aired on 20/20..right? You never think it would be someone you actually know!
I've been planning on traveling down to Montana to spend time with my Family! The three of us sisters along with Jaylea and Zeke were able to make it; my Grandpa has cancer and we wanted to all be together!
The thought of traveling 30+hours alone was a little overwhelming, saying goodbye to a good friend not knowing when we would see each other again, and just life right now has been hard and challenging! My emotions were an unpredictable roller coaster!
...little did I know, it was about to get crazier...
The night before my trip, we got a call from Daniels Mom! Seth, my brother-in-law, was missing! What? Missing? How is this even possible?
I've seen the posters. I've watched the news showing missing people and their crying relatives proclaiming to the world that they won't give up until they find them! It's extremely sad, but I never, not in my lifetime, ever thought it would happen to us!
Seth was last seen around 10:00am, Wednesday March 23rd! He missed class, his missions trip meeting and never came home that night! So far, it's been over two days since someone has seen or heard from him! His car is also missing! This is out of character for him! He has nothing to run from and so much to look forward to!
The thought of leaving my husband when his brother is missing crushed me! I knew the unknowns were killing Daniel! I felt like I couldn't possibly leave him! I wanted to be there to love him, comfort him, and care for him as this went on! I wanted to be there by his side as new developments unfolded; good or bad! I talked about canceling my flight, but Daniel told me God had this under control and knew I needed to go be with my family and urged me to continue on with my original plans!
So as you can imagine, my emotions were on an all time high! There were tears of sadness because we love Seth and hate hate hate that he is missing, worrying about mom and dad Clifton and family, Rachel and Susanna all the way in Peru, and sad because I felt so helpless up in Alaska even though I knew God knows exactly where he is and He is in control! There were also tears of gratefulness and appreciation for all the love, prayers, and support we were getting from friends and family all over the world!! People shared the post about Seth on Facebook, let me know they were praying, kept checking in for updates, and locals offering to help! I was just so overwhelmed with a mix of emotions!
I just want to wake up from this nightmare. But the sad fact is...this is real life and it's so hard to accept that!
Our Lord is so much bigger than our worries and fears! He's got this and we will find Seth with His help and strength!
Please continue praying for Seth's safety and return and also peace and rest in the Lord for the whole family as we fight many unknowns!
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let you're requests
be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
-Philippians 4:6-7
***I mainly wrote this for myself to help process my thoughts and feelings, but figured I would share for those interested!
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From my Father-in-law-------------------- SETH IS OK ! (THANK YOU MY GOD!) We just got a call from a Largo Fl. Walmart. It was Seth. He has not had a phone, computer or car for some time. The story is incredible, and is full of angels walking beside him the whole way, but he has been sleeping in a sailboat (kind stranger) and working on a charter fishing boat cleaning the deck with pool cleaner. He's allergic to Clorox so his feet are blistered and it's sore to walk. When he got paid, he wanted to call home, so he went to Walmart and got a phone.
Tristin McCoy, his uncle in Christ will pick him up in an hour and try to find his car hours north which ran out of gas. His wallet is in it. His camera and computer were stolen. He was almost hit by a car, but the stranger picked him up and drove him south. No phone, no money, no id. Another stranger said, "I'll give you a shower and a ride if you wash my car." Many 'strangers' seemed to keep helping him. It was all your prayers. As he talked to us, I realized that the prayers of the people had kept him alive and safe. I don’t know how to thank you all. I can never thank you enough. When I make my million, you’re all in, but you might only get a few dollars out of it. Jesus saw what you did, and I will pray His blessings on your life whether I ever meet you or not. I live in Clendenin, WV. Free bed and breakfast for all 500,000 of you. That includes friends of friends of friends. I’m so grateful to you. Why did you leave Seth? “Dad, I just snapped. I was behind and not even sure I wanted to be in college, and the pressure and stress became more than I could remotely take. I didn’t want to cause all this trouble. I’m so sorry for the people I hurt. I wasn’t thinking clear, and when I wanted to call, I had no phone anymore. I’m very sorry for the people I hurt. Please forgive me.” Do you still have Christ? “Of course I do”
Apparently, he just drove until he ran out of gasoline on the west coast of Florida, and left the car parked in a Walmart parking lot along US 19. When I asked him what he wanted to do, he said, “I just want to come home”. When I told him he could do whatever he wanted, he said, "I just want to come home”. He’s shaken and still sorting things out. He still needs prayers to heal and get direction. Would you consider that? Please? You cannot imagine how relieved Anita is (and me). Again, THANK YOU. THANK YOU! Tim
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