I have a friend (ok, I guess I say that loosely since we
haven’t really stayed close over the years) whose teenage son is OTR. Been missing since Friday evening. He’s only a few months older than my son.
They couldn’t file a missing person’s report because
apparently a teen runaway falls under different laws in their state. Maybe nationwide; I have no idea what the
laws are in my own state pertaining to this.
My friend is worried and heartbroken. She posted on facebook that even a text from
an unknown number saying, “Mom, I’m ok” would make her feel better. She does know that he took off with two other
kids and that one has been in touch with a school friend – though not revealing
any details about their whereabouts or activities.
I have so many thoughts.
How does a kid get to this point?
Are they chasing an adventure for the risky thrill of it or trying to
escape something because they can’t/don’t want to handle it differently? Could MY kid get to this point? None of us think these things will happen to
us. I doubt my friend expected it either
– I don’t really know.
Personalizing this and imagining how I would feel if my son
ran away makes me feel devastated for my friend. I might not be able to do anything for her
personally, but I *can* pray for her.
And I can pray for my son and try to see his world through his eyes.
If you have a child (grown-up ones too), and if you pray,
please pray for them today. And I know
my friend would appreciate some extra prayers too for her son and their whole
family.
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