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1. #1
   On March 10th, 2011 at 12:54 am, kcnut said:

   You don’t need to apologize for anything we got your back we are praying for her return and hope you and your family find her soon.

2. #2
   On March 10th, 2011 at 1:12 am, Darth Venomous said:

   Michelle, this is your priority right now – not us. We’ll be fine. Go tend to your family; we’ll be here when you get back.

   —

   Father God, please watch over Michelle & her family, and please bring Marizela home to us safely. Give them all Your peace that passes all understanding, and do not allow any weapon formed against them to prosper.

   In the name of Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, we pray.

3. #3
   On March 10th, 2011 at 1:13 am, LexGreen said:

   No need to apologize, take as much time as needed. Your family needs you right now. We are praying for Marizela.

4. #4
   On March 10th, 2011 at 1:16 am, LauraC said:

   So sorry this is happening in your family – you are all in our prayers.

5. #5
   On March 10th, 2011 at 1:17 am, steveegg said:

   I second what kcnut said.

6. #6
   On March 10th, 2011 at 1:21 am, OK_Loyalist said:

   Bless you and your family in this hour Michelle. As many have said, take care of what you have to take care of.

7. #7
   On March 10th, 2011 at 1:22 am, SignPainterGuy said:

   Continuing to pray for Marizela and you Michelle, still hoping, still confident !

   I strongly believe All Will Be Well !

8. #8
   On March 10th, 2011 at 1:25 am, JamesLee said:

   No worries, Boss (I can’t get used to “Boss Emeritus” as Ed says), you take all the time you need. If we’ve learned anything in the last few years, it’s that family is more important than anything else. Spreading the word, and praying for the best. We are all here for you.

9. #9
   On March 10th, 2011 at 1:29 am, fragos said:

   My prayers are with you for the safe return of Marizela.

10. #10
    On March 10th, 2011 at 1:31 am, CO2 Producer said:

    PLEASE don’t be sorry, Michelle. You owe us nothing. Your family needs you. Your cousin needs you. Let your frustration energize you. Hold tight to that hope.

11. #11
    On March 10th, 2011 at 1:40 am, TN Mom said:

    How can I help?
    You’ve given me SO much in the two years I’ve been reading your blog. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

12. #12
    On March 10th, 2011 at 1:42 am, Regulus said:

    Apologies for my absence. I’ll be getting back up to speed today, but it is hard to function with dread coursing through your veins.

    Have to agree with the general sentiment here — providing fodder for the commenter crowd pales before what you have been doing in Seattle. No apologies needed, none at all.

    Can’t say I’ve ever been into prayer, but still hoping that there’s a positive break somewhere in this soon.

13. #13
    On March 10th, 2011 at 2:01 am, BobonStatenIsland said:

    Sorry to hear she’s still missing. I cannot imagine what you and your family must be going through. I hope she turns up unharmed very soon. My thoughts are with you.

14. #14
    On March 10th, 2011 at 2:02 am, gippergirl said:

    May God and his angels be with Marizela and her family and friends, and guide Marizela home.

15. #15
    On March 10th, 2011 at 2:48 am, swede said:

    Michelle, if you don’t rest your fatigue will compound all of the above. Been there. Without rest you won’t be any good to your family or your work. Take something if you have to. Get some sleep.

    And as others have said for God sake stop appologizing for doing what you need to do. We’d be ticked if you were blogging when your family needed you.

    Got all excited when I saw a new post. Sigh. We’re keeping the candle burning and prayers flowing. You and your cousin are loved by many, but most importantly by your Father in Heaven. He knows how to look after His kids.

16. #16
    On March 10th, 2011 at 3:01 am, mkellogg said:

    Michelle, you and Mei are in my prayers tonight and until she is found safe and sound. May God bless you and your family.

17. #17
    On March 10th, 2011 at 3:07 am, American Elephant said:

    Michelle, don’t apologize! Take all the time you need! We’re not going anywhere. We’re praying for Marizela’s safe return every day and up here in Seattle doing everything I can think of to get the word out. Please let us know if there is any other help we can give locally!

18. #18
    On March 10th, 2011 at 3:13 am, Ellyk said:

    God bless you, Michelle. Praying for Marizela and your family.

19. #19
    On March 10th, 2011 at 3:50 am, Hangfire said:

    Doug can man the helm in your absence. He does a respectable job. I will continue to pray for Marizela, and your family’s peace.

20. #20
    On March 10th, 2011 at 4:17 am, StaceyOfLiberty said:

    On March 10th, 2011 at 2:48 am, swede said:
    Michelle, if you don’t rest your fatigue will compound all of the above. Been there. Without rest you won’t be any good to your family or your work. Take something if you have to. Get some sleep.
    And as others have said for God sake stop appologizing for doing what you need to do. We’d be ticked if you were blogging when your family needed you.
    Got all excited when I saw a new post. Sigh.

    All my thoughts exactly. Still praying for your cousin and your family.

21. #21
    On March 10th, 2011 at 5:03 am, Kevin K. said:

    Still praying for your cousin, you, and your family.

    Don’t feel you are neglecting us: your place is with your family.

22. #22
    On March 10th, 2011 at 5:22 am, swede said:

    Oh my Lord, that girl’s smile lights up a room! Lord, please hear us. Watch over this precious, beautiful child and bring her safely home.

23. #23
    On March 10th, 2011 at 6:10 am, Jaded said:

    Michelle, I cannot express how sorry I feel for you and your family. I couldn’t begin to imagine the horror of not knowing where my children are. They are in their 20′s and I obsess about them every day and that is just when they are driving (will the be in an accident), when they go to clubs with their friends (will someone get in a fight). It is absolutely true that the moment that child is born your life is no longer yours. My family prays for your family!

24. #24
    On March 10th, 2011 at 6:10 am, J.J. Sefton said:

    I can’t even imagine what you’re going through. Have courage, Michelle. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

25. #25
    On March 10th, 2011 at 6:15 am, JPinSB said:

    God bless you and your loved ones, Michelle!

26. #26
    On March 10th, 2011 at 6:16 am, ShoreDor said:

    Marizela has been constantly in my thoughts and prayers.

27. #27
    On March 10th, 2011 at 6:20 am, bear1909 said:

    Prayer fires burn daily for your beloved. May the Creator grant you some rest and peace of mind during this trying time.

28. #28
    On March 10th, 2011 at 6:56 am, zorro said:

    Trust in God.

29. #29
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:05 am, marius4143 said:

    Just echoing what everyone else is saying. Take as long as you need – we’re not the priority here. You and your family are in all of our thoughts.

30. #30
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:09 am, birdfeeder said:

    Still fasting and believing that God will answer our prayers: Let that which is in darkness be brought into the light!

    I plead the blood of Jesus over Marizela and all that belongs to her.

31. #31
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:11 am, gatewaypundit said:

    So sorry to hear about this continuing crisis, Michelle. My prayers are with you and your family. She is such a pretty young woman. I hope she is home soon.

32. #32
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:28 am, 123upnorth said:

    Picture # 2 looks exactly like MM.

    Michelle, your cousin is beautiful. If I was in America, single and introduced to her, I would definitely ask her out.

    The reaons why someone like her would get depressed would involve – a perceived lack of success at school, lack of confidence with dating/men, feeling lonely regarding social interaction with other students. In general, people get depressed when they think poorly of themselves and are happy when they view themselves in a good light.

    All your cousin needs is to see that she is great.

    I know no one will agree with me, but I will say it anyway. This is only my opinion so don’t jump on me:

    Anti-depressant medications do more harm than good. They are given because it is an inexpensive way (from the perspective of psychiatry) to mute someones emotions.

    One can take anti-depressants all they want, but unless they change the way in which they view themselves, all the medication in the world won’t help. And to those that claim it is a chemical imbalance that causes depression, even psyciatric professionals will tell you that they don’t understand how the brain works and the dopamine receptors theory is just sympomatic.

33. #33
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:35 am, PApatriot said:

    Today’s suggested penance in my daily Lenten companion, the Magnificat, is to offer this day for the intentions of another person, keeping that person’s name in mind all day. That person is Mei.

    And please, Michelle, don’t ever apologize for having your priorities straight. God be with you and your family.

34. #34
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:35 am, BayouKiki said:

    So sorry for your pain and worry M2. Don’t worry about us — Doug is doing just fine.

35. #35
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:36 am, ACHefty said:

    Michelle, I’ll be brief (and that’s a struggle for me).

    1. Don’t apologize for setting your priorities correctly. We’re keeping our eyes on this site to check the progress of Em-Em. We’ll get back to politics later.

    2. Please eat, sleep, and breathe. We (and especially your family) need you strong and healthy right now.

    3. We are continually praying.

    4. UpNorth, let’s save the discussion on medications for another time, shall we?

36. #36
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:37 am, ACHefty said:

    And, yes, she is beautiful. As stunning as our Michelle.

37. #37
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:38 am, tre said:

    Your cousin is more important than we are. I know that she is family while we are words on a computer screen. You wouldn’t know me if I stepped on your foot.
    Take all of the time you need. Doug will take care of giving us things to talk about.

    In the mean time:

    Psalm 23
    1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
    2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
    he leads me beside quiet waters,
    3 he refreshes my soul.
    He guides me along the right paths
    for his name’s sake.
    4 Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,[a]
    I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

    5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
    You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
    6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
    all the days of my life,
    and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
    forever.

38. #38
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:44 am, JPinSB said:

    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:28 am, 123upnorth said:

    Okay, I understand this is your opinion. Out of respect for Em em, her family and you, as well, I won’t jump all over you. It just isn’t the place.

    Let me gently say that I disagree and your comment can be viewed as somewhat insulting. Sort of rubbing salt in an open wound, for many.

    There are so many people that are genuinely alarmed that this has dragged on for this many days. Em em, we’re praying for your safe return home!

39. #39
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:49 am, annamarie said:

    You try to eat, but all you can taste is indigestible fear.

    You try to breathe, but all that fills your lungs is stifling uncertainty.

    You try to sleep, but all that comes is fathomless fatigue.

    Your heart is weighted with grief, but your soul refuses to mourn.

    Mothers so well understand the feelings you so poignantly describe, Michelle.

    For Marizela:
    Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
    Psalm 17:8

    For Michelle:

    God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
    Psalm 46:1

40. #40
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:53 am, RobM1981 said:

    I pray for you and your family.

41. #41
    On March 10th, 2011 at 7:53 am, michele hampton said:

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…no worries here we can hold down the Fort. God, please bring Marizela home today safely! Thank you!

42. #42
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:04 am, rightwingsenior said:

    May God be with you and your family.

43. #43
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:11 am, kwrxxx said:

    Hang in there Michele. My brother ran away when I was 7 and he was 12. He didn’t leave a note and my Mom feared the worst. He showed up in Canada a few weeks later, but I know the feelings you are having.

44. #44
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:13 am, Virginia Patriot said:

    No apology necessary. All of us can only imagine what you and your family are going through. Our prayers will continue for Marizela’s safe return.

45. #45
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:14 am, herm2416 said:

    Michelle,

    This column should and must be the least of your concerns right now. God be with you and your family. We are praying for your cousin’s safe return, and peace in your hearts.

46. #46
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:15 am, mojoe said:

    God, bless and watch over Marizela, Michelle and the commentators and their loved ones.

    Michelle, take all the time you need to deal with this situation. Doug has done a fine job keeping us otherwise occupied.

47. #47
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:15 am, sultanp said:

    For Marizela:
    

    Psalm 20

    1. For the Conductor, a psalm by David. 2. May the Lord answer you on the day of distress; may the Name of the God of Jacob fortify you. 3. May He send your help from the Sanctuary, and support you from Zion. 4. May He remember all your offerings, and always accept favorably your sacrifices. 5. May He grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill your every counsel. 6. We will rejoice in your deliverance, and raise our banners in the name of our God; may the Lord fulfill all your wishes. 7. Now I know that the Lord has delivered His anointed one, answering him from His holy heavens with the mighty saving power of His right hand. 8. Some [rely] upon chariots and some upon horses, but we [rely upon and] invoke the Name of the Lord our God. 9. They bend and fall, but we rise and stand firm. 10. Lord, deliver us; may the King answer us on the day we call.

    [If a loved one or relative is suffering - even in a distant place, where one is unable to help - offer this prayer on their behalf.]

    Michelle, you and your cousin are in all our thoughts. Godspeed her home.

48. #48
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:31 am, huhwhat said:

    MM, my heart goes out to you and your family during this very stressful and fearful time. I have five young granddaughters. The youngest is now 14 and the oldest 23. They are all very attractive and intelligent young women. An unspoken fear of mine has always been something of a similar nature happening to one of them. I know I would be completely out of my mind with fear and anxiety if it did, or God forbid it, it does. I will pray constantly for the safe return of Marizela.

49. #49
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:32 am, USMCgramma said:

    The description of your feelings are vivid and we share them in prayer that God will bring your loved one home safe and soon.

50. #50
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:36 am, flmom said:

    I’m with everyone here, your family is more important right now. We are all with you in spirit and prayer.

51. #51
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:37 am, dtestard said:

    Prayers for her.

52. #52
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:43 am, WarEagle82 said:

    Sure wish there was something I could do to help. I cannot imagine what your family is going through right now. I will continue to pray for your cousin and your family.

53. #53
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:45 am, NotTheMama said:

    No need to apologize. Still praying for a safe return.

54. #54
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:53 am, changjin89 said:

    United with each and every one in Prayer.

55. #55
    On March 10th, 2011 at 8:57 am, sicoit said:

    Your site has always been the first one that I look at every morning. Now I have even more reason to get up early and check. Michelle, no apologies necessary. I know how you’re feeling and probably getting back to “work” is going to help you but, you need to take care of Michelle right now. Prayers are going on for you and yours constantly. I wish there was more that I could do personally, but prayer is the most helpful thing I can do for you now. God and His angels are with you. I pray for a happy ending for you and yours soon…

56. #56
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:05 am, rightofctr said:

    You and your family are in our thoughts.. strength.

57. #57
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:09 am, knucklehead said:

    God-Family-Country. Michele, please don’t apologize for taking care of and being with those you love. As many here have already said, we will be fine and will still be here after this ordeal is over and Em-em is found safe and sound. Have been checking several times a day hoping for an update saying she has been found and all is well. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.

58. #58
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:13 am, Lindsay said:

    Oh, Michelle, my heart goes out to you. Take care of yourself and your family. Doug keeps us going. This may take time, but I believe all will be well. I cannot imagine what you all are doing through, but God is with you.

    Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God-my God- will be with your He will not leave nor forsake you.
    1 Chronicles 28:20

    Our hopes and daily prayers are with you for Marizela’s safe return.

    Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you. Psalm 55:22
    I echo annamarie:
    God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
    Psalm 46:1

    Michelle, you have been someone I admire and read daily since the beginning of this blog. You have done so much for our country. I just wish I could do more than pray. Each person who reads these comments is praying, simply from reading, so our prayers are multiplied for Marizela’s safe return. May God bless you, protect you, comfort you, and strengthen you during these difficult days.

59. #59
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:22 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Dear readers,

    Apologies for my absence. I’ll be getting back up to speed today, but it is hard to function with dread coursing through your veins.

    You owe us nothing, we owe you much. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

60. #60
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:22 am, jcjimi said:

    I pray for her mother and father you and all of the family. Stay strong, keep looking and God bless all of you. May angels lift her and bring her home.

61. #61
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:31 am, GladzKravtz said:

    MM, you and your family are in my prayers.

    Please take care when driving, crossing the street etc. Your mind is on other things right now …

62. #62
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:42 am, TigerLady said:

    Michelle, please take care of yourself. I’m still praying that Em Em will be found safe.

63. #63
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:44 am, DiaryGirl said:

    Ditto to all the “no apologies necessary” sentiments. Your priorities are EXACTLY where they should be and none of us would ever fault you for allowing this to take precedence.

    We will all be here when Em-em is safely home and all is well. Now, you go do what you need to do. And let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

64. #64
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:46 am, letget said:

    As so many others, I am talking to God to help Marizela find her way home to her love ones. Please take care of yourself Michelle. You are much loved and we need you.
    L

65. #65
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:52 am, JT said:

    No apologies required. Family always comes first. Prayers for her safe return.

66. #66
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:56 am, sbw999 said:

    I echo the sentiments here. When something like this is happening, many things, such as your daily routine do not seem too important anymore. Doug does a great job covering. You should be with your family, unless this blog serves the purpose of trying to keep your mind busy while you wait for Marizela’s return. But the whole MM community is behind you with understanding.

    God bless you and your family. My family is praying hard for you and your cousin.

67. #67
    On March 10th, 2011 at 9:57 am, DallasE said:

    I hope and pray all turns out well. Take care of yourself.

68. #68
    On March 10th, 2011 at 10:01 am, ramblingman said:

    I feel so inadequate but I feel stronger the need to add to the well wishes. I don’t even want you to bother reading this thread. There are vastly more important things for you to be doing.

    My family continues to pray for your family.

69. #69
    On March 10th, 2011 at 10:10 am, Phileosophos said:

    May God bless and keep her safe. Forget about blogging and do what you need to do.

70. #70
    On March 10th, 2011 at 10:12 am, Adkhiker said:

    She’ll be found, Michelle.

71. #71
    On March 10th, 2011 at 10:13 am, PKAmmoTroop said:

    (((Michelle)))
    My prayers go with you and your family

72. #72
    On March 10th, 2011 at 10:23 am, swmntman said:

    PApatriot said:..offer this day for the intentions of another person, keeping that person’s name in mind all day. That person is Mei.

    PA – if it is alright with you, I’d like to join you in this offering. On my knees for Mei now.

73. #73
    On March 10th, 2011 at 10:27 am, Katycue said:

    I just want you to know I’ve been reading these threads and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. So many people here have already said what I didn’t know how to say, and I wish I could do more to help. May this beautiful girl be returned safely to her family and peace be restored to your hearts.

74. #74
    On March 10th, 2011 at 10:41 am, old goat said:

    Michelle, family is always first– keep it so. Doug is doing a fine job and we are happy to talk to each other. You did such an incredible job the last few weeks you deserve time off anyway. God bless.

75. #75
    On March 10th, 2011 at 10:53 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    Take care of what’s really important Michelle. We’ll still be here when you get back. There is nothing here that needs tending.

76. #76
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:04 am, Hiraghm said:

    Your cousin bears an unfortunate resemblance to you… I say “unfortunate” because it might make her a victim of mistaken identity. I pray that’s not the case.

    The timing of her disappearance is also politically unfortunate, since the Islamoterrorist hearings are getting underway, and the references to the internments of WWII will undoubtedly be made, and you’re the one researched authority able to refute the leftist rhetoric.

    I have her well-being in my thoughts and prayers, Ms Malkin. Let’s hope she found a nice guy and they eloped to Nevada, or something pleasant like that…

77. #77
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:25 am, LanMandragoran said:

    Michelle,

    *hugs* I went through something like this about five years ago. I fully understand the anguish you and your family are experiencing and you have whatever support I’m capable of giving to you.

    I just hope and pray that the outcome for Marizela is much better than the one my friend experienced years ago.

    Side note – As others have noted, Marizela’s smile is captivating, and it defines the tagalog term “maganda” perfectly. That bright smile which is so typical of Filipinas is one of the things that drew me to my wife, in fact.

78. #78
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:26 am, AlohaGuy said:

    The good people here have already said it, but hang in there Michelle.

79. #79
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:36 am, granite said:

    Michelle, I cannot offer prayers any more strongly and deeply than previous posters have.
    The resemblance between you and your cousin in a couple of the pictures above pictures is striking.
    Please know that we are all praying for your cousin’s safety, and for her swift, safe return to her/your family; and hope that you and the rest of your/your cousin’s family, at this time of distress, receive some comfort from our prayers.

    I almost posted the following the other day when I first read your first posting on this situation:
    Michelle,
    The coincidence of your site’s being hacked occurring close to the time that you first posted about your missing cousin did not escape me.
    I hope and pray that all law-enforcement agencies are aware of, and checking out, all individuals, foreign and domestic, who are enraged at you and vilify you for the strong, unequivocating stand that you have taken, and maintain, for the wonderful America that you, your cousin, I, and virtually the rest of the posters here love.
    God watch over and protect your cousin.
    God comfort you and your family, Michelle.
    God Bless and Save America.

80. #80
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:37 am, AlohaGuy said:

    I don’t know how much time police spend on missing persons cases. They checked the videos at the Othello Light Rail station. Have they checked the ones at Safeway to see which way she went. They have them outside on the building and it would give you an idea which way she walked.

81. #81
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:42 am, rocketman said:

    ***
    HI 123UPNORTH–#35. Good observations. But–in regards to depression, psychiatry, psychotherapy, mood altering drugs, etc. What helps or works for one person makes it far worse for the next person.
    ***
    Modern medical science can do wonders in some areas–repairing bad hips, broken bones, reconstructive surgery, etc. But in the mental process / problems / behavior areas–the treatment success rates are far lower.
    ***
    We have a long way to go to achieve the same success rates in the mental health areas. My personal opinion is that about 10 percent of our population has severe thought and behavior problems.
    ***
    And in certain populations–like the 1964 U.S. Army I was part of then–jack the psycho rate up to 25 percent. And in prisons–90 percent?
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

82. #82
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:43 am, granite said:

    I meant to include:

    …checking out, all individuals, and organizations, foreign and domestic, who are enraged at you and vilify you….

83. #83
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:44 am, jackblack said:

    Michelle you have nothing to apologize for. My prayers are with you.

    Side note: as a 10 yr fireman I’ve seen so many of these end with a stern “what were you thinking!”, and not the tragedy you see on the evening news.
    My hopes and prayers are that this will be like one of those.

84. #84
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:44 am, swede said:

    Fear of all fears. Do what you like to me, but do not mess with my kids or grand kids. Ever. We want to guard them, yet the day comes when we have to turn them loose into an uncertain and often dangerous world. So we pray and hope, then something like this makes us wonder, who’s kids are safe?

    But then it’s also where the rubber hits the road for our faith. Either God is God or He is not. Either He hears prayer and the desperate cries of a mother in torment, or He does not. He is and he does. Ps 18.

    The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.

    In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook; they trembled because he was angry. Smoke rose from his nostrils; consuming fire came from his mouth, burning coals blazed out of it. He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were under his feet. He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared on the wings of the wind…

    He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.

    Own it. He’s the same yesterday, today and forever. Pray in faith and trust him, then fasten your seatbelt.

    So again we cry out together Lord God for Marizela and her family, and our dear friend Michelle. Bring this girl home, and we will give you all the glory, honor and praise.
    In the strong name of Jesus.

85. #85
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:48 am, hennypenny said:

    Prayers for you and your family. prayers for peace and strength. Wishing I could reach through the net and give you a big hug.

86. #86
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:49 am, AlohaGuy said:

    If she walked down Brooklyn to 45th Street (a major cross street), and turned toward the freeway, she might be on this video at Deca (looks like a boutique hotel). I hope the police are doing this…

87. #87
    On March 10th, 2011 at 11:54 am, mamajen said:

    This isn’t the time or place to pontificate about anti-depressants, psychology or cultural issues. A young woman is missing and needs to be found. Michelle and her family are suffering. That’s all that matters right now. For some people, relating stressful or tragic events to their own personal experiences is a coping mechanism. That doesn’t make it appropriate or helpful.

88. #88
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:18 pm, BaltoConservative said:

    Michelle – No need to apologize at all. I cannot imagine what you and your family are feeling, and hope you find your cousin soon.

89. #89
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:22 pm, mom2jack said:

    I’m in Portland so have posted the info to my Facebook page, on the off chance she might be down here. And I’m praying for her safety and return. I wish there was more I could do.

90. #90
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:27 pm, NeoFan said:

    We love you Michelle. We are praying with faith that she will get home safe.

91. #91
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:29 pm, swede said:

    AlohaGuy said:
    I hope the police are doing this…

    One would assume they are, but it couldn’t hurt to send this to SPD. A friend from a downtown church has 15 students and parents canvassing the neighborhoods to find someone who may have seen her leave Safeway. Was she with someone? Did she get in a car? Tag #? Which way did they go? etc. Someone saw something Saturday that will help find her, and they may not even know it.
    Wish I were there to help.

92. #92
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:30 pm, greenfairie said:

    It’s all right, we understand. If I were in your shoes, I don’t think I could handle anything else either. Let’s all hope and pray for a resolution soon, and that Marizela will be found safe.

93. #93
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:35 pm, T-Bone said:

    Is it possible she might have gone to Canada or some out of the way place to get away from people and things for awhile? If she is feeling down, maybe she just wanted to get away. A train, plane, car? Does she have money to do something like that? Credit cards, cash, pawned assets?

    I keep hoping I will open this website and find she has called home.

94. #94
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:36 pm, TXRose said:

    Do what you and your family need to do at this time, Michelle. We will all do what we can on this end, be it trying to get information out on Marizela or praying for her and for all of your family. God Bless all of you!

95. #95
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:51 pm, Zesty said:

    Not only no need to apologize, but if you have any energy for work, functioning at all in “getting back up to speed”, let it be that you put your talents and skills totally toward finding EmEm and just being with your family. And in between, rest. Nobody here, that I can tell, wants you to work the blog, Michelle. We love you.

96. #96
    On March 10th, 2011 at 12:53 pm, Cathy B in AZ said:

    Love to you and yours, Michelle.

    Love to my MM friends.

97. #97
    On March 10th, 2011 at 1:00 pm, 1ConcernedMom said:

    My heart goes out to you and your family. I think about you all each day, hoping you’ll soon report that she has been found safe and sound. I will continue to pray for her safe return and for your family.

98. #98
    On March 10th, 2011 at 1:06 pm, PortiaElizabeth said:

    Please keep your heart open. We are all praying for your family and Em Em.

99. #99
    On March 10th, 2011 at 1:16 pm, credoespee said:

    I am so sorry to hear that she has not been found. I used to live in the University District and know that it can be a bit of an urban jungle there. The information sounds like she was near the Farmers market, that is wrapping up around that time, on Saturday. I wonder if anyone from the farmer stands had seen her.

100. #100
     On March 10th, 2011 at 1:25 pm, DANEgerus said:

     Heartbreak, I put in a prayer request at my church for her safety.

     Here is to hope.