It really gave me comfort that one of our members were there searching. YOU were there and I wanted to say thank you and hope you can find peace in your heart and know you did make a difference.
I can only imagine being a novice searcher what a impact this has had on you.
Just know in your heart you helped. Cry when you need to, but know justice will be served. You joined an elite group searching for Carnel and may this life changing event fill your heart with warmth forever in remembrance.
Thank you so much for your kind words! The impact has been great, that is for sure. I just filled out an application to join Midland Search and Rescue...I know there is a lot involved testing wise and so forth - but this has made me want to do more, if ever needed.
I cried for a good 2 hourse...then out of nowhere, I literally felt the burden on my shoulders leave...i have never experienced anything like that ever in my life, but I did tonight. I am no longer crying, but happy he has been found and can be laid to rest.
I encourage everyone - if within a reasonable distance, to participate in volunteer searches, it is so much more rewarding (in the long run) than just trying to sleuth via the web.
My prayers tonight are for Carnel's family to find peace and closure also, and to all of you that cared and loved him so much, as I did.
The blame game can happen later, tonite I have a candle lit outside here for him and have prayed more than I have in a long time about peace.
Between Carnel getting found, the 6yr old Sierra found raped and dead in a canal and the 23 month old raped by 3 teens, I was about to lose it...seriously! I have grown to love Carnel as my own, and I have a 6 yr old DD, I read that last story and about lost it altogether. I stepped away and prayed and that is when that burden left me. Amazing is right....may God keep you all and I am very appreciative for you all in my life.