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[Texana]

Yea & that "she is being treated like a princess" Maybe they think they will run into her in Harrods some day with an entourage & a huge credit card!

Certainly. It would be cruel of US to think otherwise. :furious:

Colomom, I remember that quote, "the situation Madeleine finds herself in," but not the context. Do you remember when they said that?

That was probably the most egregious statement of all, because it implied that Maddie had put herself in that situation.

 

[iNTERESTEDWOMAN]

Certainly. It would be cruel of US to think otherwise. :furious:

Colomom, I remember that quote, "the situation Madeleine finds herself in," but not the context. Do you remember when they said that?

That was probably the most egregious statement of all, because it implied that Maddie had put herself in that situation.

That is most likely how Kate and Gerry justify their actions and can sleep at night...it was Madeleine's fault....if she would have just gone to sleep so mummy and daddy could go party it up with their "friends" then none of this would have ever happened.:furious: :furious: :furious:

 

[colomom]

Or..."the situation Madeleine finds herself in".....:furious: :furious: :furious:

At the six month mark he wrote it in his blog. Read it here: http://mccannfiles.com/id22.html

Same place he writes about her being treated like a princess.

 

[Texana]

Thanks, Colomom.

Every time I read those words it distresses me again. How can Gerry say, "we have no idea whether she is suffering."

Wouldn't ANY child suffer if they are abducted by strangers? And gone from their parents, home, and family? Wouldn't that in and of itself, be suffering?

Honestly, if she's being treated like a princess then maybe she doesn't need to come home. That's almost as ridiculous as his statement.

 

[colomom]

Day 366: 03/05/2008

http://findmadeleine.com/blog/

It is a year to the day since Madeleine was abducted. A heinous crime that had the potential to destroy the strongest of families. Without doubt it has been the longest year of our lives, yet it does not seem like a year since we last saw Madeleine. She is still a large part of Sean and Amelie’s life and this gives some comfort to Kate and me.

The research we have done this year has encouraged us to believe that there is a very good chance Madeleine is alive. Ernie Allen, president of NCMEC for the last 25 years, has reiterated that and the fact there are a number of scenarios in which Madeleine could be alive and well. We just need to find her.

The documentary we made on an EU wide Amber alert and the last year was screened in the UK on Wednesday night, in Spain on Thursday and last night in Portugal. We have spent most of the last 3 days promoting our new hotline number +4 845 838 4699 (calls are charged at local rate) and our e-mail addresses for information: anonymous@findmadeleine.com and investigation@findmadeleine.com .

We have always said we will leave no stone unturned in the search for Madeleine. To do that we need to know what has and has not been done- unfortunately we know very little about the investigation to date. This is why we are appealing to everyone who may have come forward previously to do so again. Every piece of information is important to us. We are also appealing to people who may not have come forward for whatever reason to do so. We are only interested in finding Madeleine and will guarantee confidentiality and anonymity if requested. We are also families asking with children to think if something similar may have happened to them. It is unlikely this is the first time that the abductor has struck.

Today we will be attending one of the many services to pray for Madeleine and other missing children. We would like to thank everyone, of all faiths, who has prayed for Madeleine over the last year. The Helping to find Madeleine group have also organised a ‘lighting the way home for Madeleine’ event where, they will release lanterns in Rothley around the time she went missing. Others will light a candle and we greatly appreciate the support and symbolic gestures.

 

[Texana]

Day 366: 03/05/2008

http://findmadeleine.com/blog/
We are also families asking with children to think if something similar may have happened to them. It is unlikely this is the first time that the abductor has struck.

What the heck does this mean? Hmm, was my child abducted last week?

What something similar?

This doesn't make any sense.

 

[Barnaby]

& this?

"She is still a large part of Sean and Amelie’s life and this gives some comfort to Kate and me"

So she is not a large part of their lives anymore? Was she ever?

 

[SleuthMom]

& this?

"She is still a large part of Sean and Amelie’s life and this gives some comfort to Kate and me"

So she is not a large part of their lives anymore? Was she ever?

I was going to post EXACTLY the same thing!

 

[teacherbees]

What the heck does this mean? Hmm, was my child abducted last week?

What something similar?

This doesn't make any sense.

Well, dang - now that you mention it, me and the hubby did leave our kids alone just the other night (or two ..or three....) and now one of them's done come up missing! I just never thought it had any significance 'til now. Figured it was just some predicament little 3 year old Sally Sue got herself into and we'd wait and see how things developed for her. I'm sure Royalty took her and she's gonna invite us to come live in the Fairy Castle with her any day now.

 

[Texana]

Well, dang - now that you mention it, me and the hubby did leave our kids alone just the other night (or two ..or three....) and now one of them's done come up missing! I just never thought it had any significance 'til now. Figured it was just some predicament little 3 year old Sally Sue got herself into and we'd wait and see how things developed for her. I'm sure Royalty took her and she's gonna invite us to come live in the Fairy Castle with her any day now.

Right, it's head on the wall banging frustration, isn't it?

The whole admonition to parents, to remember anything similar--it's pathetic.

 

[Barnaby]

Well, dang - now that you mention it, me and the hubby did leave our kids alone just the other night (or two ..or three....) and now one of them's done come up missing! I just never thought it had any significance 'til now. Figured it was just some predicament little 3 year old Sally Sue got herself into and we'd wait and see how things developed for her. I'm sure Royalty took her and she's gonna invite us to come live in the Fairy Castle with her any day now.

It's ok teacher, I'm sure you are not shedding any tears as you are responsible parents & you knew it was safe!
Hope you have set up a fund & yet? Send me the address I'll give you a few bob only if you promise to see me right when you get to the castle!
Hope you taught her good manners & she's not giving the Royalty her tuppence worth!
When you getting your highlights done?

Right, it's head on the wall banging frustration, isn't it?

The whole admonition to parents, to remember anything similar--it's pathetic.

Looks like there are going to be a lot of calls from parents who didn't even realised this had happened to them! OOoops now I know why my 4 year olds bed hasn't been slept in for 6 months. Thanks Gerry for helping me to remember she was snatched a while back! Running to set up a fund as we speak!

 

[colomom]

Gerry's Blog

Day 374: 11/05/2008

It has been another busy week. We have been inundated with mail that we are working through. Kate and I would like to thank everyone who has helped and supported us over the last twelve months. It is the support we have received from family, friends, and the overwhelming response of the general public that has sustained us. Special thanks to everyone who has contributed to Madeleine’s Fund, which has allowed us to continue the independent investigation to find Madeleine.

Following our renewed appeal there has been a tremendous response to both the call line (+44 (0)845 838 4699) and the e-mail addresses (anonymous@findmadeleine.com and investigation@findmadeleine.com). Hundreds of calls and e-mails have been received and each and every bit of information will be assessed and followed up. We would encourage anyone who might have information to contact us in confidence. We would like to hear from everyone who was staying at the Ocean Club at the time of Madeleine’s abduction or from anyone who may have experienced a similar incident in the Iberia peninsula.

Tomorrow is Madeleine’s fifth birthday. It will be one of the hardest days of the last 375. We will be marking it privately and quietly. We will do everything to try and ensure Madeleine does not spend another birthday separated from her family.

 

[colomom]

Seems to me that the last paragraph should be first....grrrrrr.

 

[Texana]

Seems to me that the last paragraph should be first....grrrrrr.

Ahh...but why would anything be different about Madeleine's fifth birthday than the previous 4 years of her life? she didn't come first then, either.

But who knows, maybe Gerry's appeal has prompted many people to remember something similar happening to them...which will solve the mystery.

I guess the "something similar" Gerry wants people to try and remember is the possibility that when you left your children alone and went down to the pub, they asked you the next night where you were when they were crying, so you knew that someone had been in their room.

Really, that comment still confounds me.

 

[ThoughtFox]

Seems to me that the last paragraph should be first....grrrrrr.

omg, yes. :furious:

But let's put business and e-mail first.

Did he know it was Mother's Day in the U.S.? :bang:

 

[hipmamajen]

I guess the "something similar" Gerry wants people to try and remember is the possibility that when you left your children alone and went down to the pub, they asked you the next night where you were when they were crying, so you knew that someone had been in their room.

I wondered about that, too.

 

[Barnaby]

Seems to me that the last paragraph should be first....grrrrrr.

But their "work" (the wider agenda) & the fund were always priority, why change now?

 

[colomom]

I think GM is "fishing" for information that may have been passed on to the PJ. Witness statements to be specific. They are at a definite disadvantage not knowing what the PJ know.

And that is just how it should be....

 

[Salem]

I agree Colomom - seems to me they are fishing and they are releasing info to offset "percieved" danger......

This case is very intriguing in some ways with all the public manipulation.....

Salem

 

[Barnaby]

I think GM is "fishing" for information that may have been passed on to the PJ. Witness statements to be specific. They are at a definite disadvantage not knowing what the PJ know.

And that is just how it should be....

I agree!