The stop for Evelyn Shelton is well put together, ever little detail in place, speakers all lined up and a program set to honor the missing and aid in the promotion of the tour effort; the vocal performances were more than up lifting. The sun was bright and it appeared to shine on the event with pride. The speak for life foundation is new but was formed in honor of Evelyn and to aid families in their spiritual needs when enduring a missing loved one. They were very gracious host during our time visiting.
You see many families do step up and try to help in so many different ways when they see the many unresolved issue concerning missing persons, most come back and aid those who helped them weather it be by getting trained to search or advocate, some may even help by raising needed funds for organization to continue their mission. The family of Evelyn's approach is more local to their area but attempting to comfort a need they feel is important to survive. All efforts to help in any form is much needed. I look forward to seeing growth in this new organization.
I sit back and reflect on the missing during different songs, although each case has it's own story on how the person vanished, sadly most have no ending, with no ending it creates long term needs which ultimately increases the demand of long term care for families who are left to suffer. I think this is the part that no one ever gets or really can see unless they are on the ground floor working with families.
I wish silently that this could be captured in a larger way to reach in communities abroad to obtain a greater understanding. You see everyone wants a happy ending or at least an ending, then they feel they can help in some way, but with the missing that journey can be long, most are not willing to commit to that, people want a quick resolve. I find myself getting angry so I re focus on the task at hand, this stop and the message of those we are trying to promote on this year's tour.
I leave feeling more has to be done but with a renewed hope for the cause that this group will be up for the task ahead. I know I will add them to my prayers in their mission and their loved one who is still missing.
Monica Caison LYMI
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