Thought I would share an update from Macin's momma. She posts frequently on the facebook page. We are keeping the faith he will return safely.
31 May 2016
Dear Macin's Army:
Phone has been silent. Not much communication from anyone. Tomorrow it will be 9 months. I was thinking tonight that originally we counted days, then weeks and now we are counting months. I pray the count won't ever go into "years" category. Don't even want to think about it. So here's what we know.
1. Macin did NOT get on the bus Sept 1 2015
2. Macin did NOT go to school on Sept 1 2015
3. Interactions with his parents were not unusual the day before. He did go to bed early but I went in and spoke with him and said good night.(Texts were future talking texts regarding homework assignments. He had just done well on a test that Monday.)
4. Heard him in the kitchen the morning of his disappearance. Nothing seemed unusual as he left the same time (7:40am) he usually catches the bus.
5. Macin was NOT comfortable driving.
6. Macin left without phone, wallet, or cash. All contents that he typically had in his wallet were still there. I have his passports and SSN card etc.
7. Macin got his electronics confiscated between 1:00-1:30am on Tuesday morning as he was still up watching movies. He handed them over willingly and without conflict.
8. Macin has NOT signed onto any social media nor has he signed into his email. No electronic footprints.
9. St George Police has all his electronic devices including his xbox one. They have run his laptop multiple times to see if any clues have emerged. They have not.
10. Macin had a couple friends at school but mostly hung out by himself. They have been questioned.
11. Macin was always home. Hardly went out. Had to be encouraged to go to social settings.
12. Macin is a good kid. I would leave him a list of chores and he would do them without ever complaining. (However, sometimes he would say "I forgot.").
13. Macin was LOVED. By his parents, siblings, extended family and community. I expressed almost daily that I loved him. Sometimes I would hear it back too.
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14. Macin would get down/low at times. He would isolate. St George was the happiest I've seen him. We would comment to each other that it must be because it's sunny every single day.
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15. Macin worked hard all summer to catch up academically so he could graduate on time. Some of the Canada credits did not transfer.
16. Macin attended 9-11th grade in Alberta. He was supportive of moving to a warmer climate and enjoy the perks of a larger school.
17. Macin loved to sing. He wanted to sing professionally.
18. Macin wrote lyrics.
19. Macin did leave a note that said "good bye." He was upset with us (his parents) for different reasons.
20. Macin was not a drug/alcohol user.
If you made it this far, you are a true follower. Thank you. I could write on and on about my boy....but those are the facts that are on my mind today. No additional clues then the week he left. We've had some potential sightings that have resulted in disappointment so far. Please continue to keep your eyes open for our 6'4" 200lb size 14 shoe handsome boy. Yes. He is now officially an adult but that does not mean our concern for his life and well being are diminished. It would not matter if he was 50 years old. He is gone. Disappeared without a trace. He has perplexed many. We are desperate to know if he is still living. We would be pacified to know only this. We miss him every moment of every day.
Love,
The Momma