The emotions are a continual roller coaster, life comes to a halt for families of those whose child is missing. They can't heal, they can't even grieve, for these families there is no closure. Thoughts go through a parents mind, is my child alive or dead. The parent becomes frantic, always searching, always looking, seeking any clue to find anything out that they can.  It's a continual cycle of being afraid that perhaps they will never know what has happened to one's own child, always waiting, always hoping, always praying. For these families, and Angie's family it is an ambiguous loss.

In 2005, I was contacted to help in this case. Upon talking with the family and the detective in charge at that time, it was agreed that I would travel to Missouri. Through this tragedy, both Marianne and I agree that her "Angie" brought us together for more reason's then we would ever know. It has been the most humbling, filled with such emotions, that our friendship begin to grow. I can't say I know exactly what Marianne has had to go through emotionally and mentally, but I have seen her live this nightmare, the frustration, the fears, the hurt of a mother searching endlessly and tirelessly for her daughter. Marianne could of sat back and became immobilized by all of this, out of  frustration with the legal system.  Due to Marianne undying love as a mother,  she continued to search for five long years without ever stopping, looking for her daughter, Angie. Many thought she should just let it go and move on with her life, this was never an option for Marianne. During that time, Marianne went on to establish "Missouri Missing Organization" realizing from what she was going through how the laws needed to be changed to help families of missing adults.

Angie was born May 20,1975 that Taurus child.  She was full of life, passionate, caring, and always giving to others whether in words, time or gifts. She loved to write, and over her short life time she wrote many journals in which she kept her work.  Above, was one of Angie's many writings, a poem she wrote to her mother back in 1991.  Angie loved to be out in her garden, which she took great pride in. Angie would take different gem stones and little animal figurines and place them throughout her yard. She loved collecting and putting together just about anything and using them in her home, yard, even at times using as gifts.  Angie loved her family more then life itself. Through out her life, she would drop her mother postcards and notes, frequently calling her to let her know how much she loved her. Angie has and will always be missed by her family. The love and bond that was created between this precious child and mother, didn't die that day, but will continue forever.

Angie will always be that precious child to her mother, Marianne. Even though her life ended tragically and too soon, the lives she has touched won't ever be forgotten. Angie truly dances with the angels, as she danced into the lives of many while living, her spirit continues to touch and bless those who never got to meet her.  What transpired that day she passed away is still yet to unfold, in time the "whole truth" will come out, and as Angie has always given, "Marianne, you will get your daughter body back to bury her". There are many of us who will continue in that search with Marianne until that happens, bringing Angie to her final resting place.

I want to personally thank Marianne, for allowing me the honor of helping with Angie's case and the loving friendship that developed. You are an inspiration to me,  through your fierce determination, your unending courage, your love as a mother and that hope of finding the truth no matter what. Your Angie brought us together "The Three Musketeers" and we aren't done yet!

Love & Light,
Debra

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