Myrtle Beach Rally Stop

It was easy to wake up this morning, everyone had a new burst of energy due to we knew it was all down hill now, the tour was about to end. Their is always a sense of pride to complete the tour, knowing deep down in side you have made a small difference in the world of missing persons, their families and communities. It was bitter cold but those who needed to be heard were waiting, a voice for the missing; they had many visuals and families on hand, one who stood out was recovered, yet another still in search. Also their was those who represented Brittanee, she is still missing and her mother could not be there, but she had her supporters there. I reflect a lot today on Brittanee's case, her mother has fought so hard, many states "strangers" have become her family, they have been her true support system through all of this, most do not know the struggles she has in her day to day life, in addition of suffering a missing child. I think to myself how strong all of these families really are, to the general public never see the back biting with in families that goes on, a parent maintaining a job and raising their children on their own, the worry of a parent, the damaging words and rumors they endure...oh how the list goes on. At the end of the day as an advocate one must always remain with a clear focus, the missing person, no matter what, I find myself thinking some days that proves to be a difficult task. But, we are here now and bringing awareness to many others that are missing in South Carolina, they did a great job, we lit candles, many heartfelt words were shared and the launch on balloons were lifted, almost as to say I release this pain God, here you go...as the balloons gain air and float away. I really do feel that each time we do a release of any kind, lift up and let go, let God, even if it is for a short while. As we prepare to leave and hugs were exchanged, I know this will not be my last trip to this town, for the current missing and those over the years that will become missing, I know I have many searches plan after the tour and some in this state, so it is yet a short goodbye. Then I am distracted by an incoming text saying "you have planned it all so well, but did you talk to anyone about the weather?" I then began to worry about our final rally stop, the rain and cold...we drive only about 15 minutes and the sun begins to burst through the clouds and warmth is felt quickly. I begin to laugh out loud and text the person back saying, "FYI, spoke to God and he said he cleared up that issue, we are running on time".
Monica