My niece has been found

Just wanted to let everyone know that my niece called her father this morning and she is fine. She is going home this afternoon to pick up some things and then leave again. She has been staying at a friend's house and his/her mother is going to bring Maegan to Jeff's house (her dad) today to meet him. Jeff doesn't really want to see her right now because he is really mad that the mother didn't call him - I would be too! Anyway, Jeff told Maegan that I wanted her to come live with me and that I have a job lined up for her but she "doesn't want to leave her friends". Grrr. I understand that from a teenager point of view, but she thinks her life is going to be so great being a high school dropout with no job. Teenagers have no brains!!! Whatever. I told Jeff that if that was how she felt that she wasn't going to come down here this summer to stay with me because I will not be used as a hotel. I was going to call her but now I'm kind of upset (can you tell?) so I don't want to say anything to her I am going to regret so I will wait. Anyway, thank you for all the prayers. One good thing is that I know she is okay, alive, and stubborn! So at least most of my worry is gone now. Thanks, Susan

Hey Susan, I am so glad she finally decided to let someone know where she was and that she is ok. I know it takes that knot out of your stomach. Teenagers do not understand and when they do it is too late. The damamge is done. Hopefully she will learn from her mistakes and not destroy her life. I wish there was something that someone could say to change a teenagers mind but there isn't. Anyway, I think it is good you are waiting to talk to her before you say something to push her further away. Only time will tell. Theresa (Tina)

Well I'm glad she's safe. But that was pretty wrong of that mother for not contacting her father and letting him know that at least she was OK. How would she feel if that was her kid and he didn't call her? I would be going off on that woman.

I am glad she is safe. And no teenagers do not have brains that they use correctly. I know this first hand..

hi there, She has been in my thoughts, I have a neice myself... she is 16 and I can not imagine if she were missing. i would be DEVASTATED beyond belief. I have not seen her since last Summer and it breaks my heart, but our families have had some troubles that are out of my control. You are a wonderful Aunt and just know that she knows and feels your love in her heart and in her soul. Hugs and love, Jess

Glad to hear she is safe. And yes teenagers have no brains. Were we like that when we were teenagers? Julie

I'm so glad she is safe, I know kids really make some bad choices, I just think that's part of growing up. Have a great weekend !!!!!

WE'RE SO GLAD SHE IS SAFE, BUT DISAPPOINTED THAT SHE IS CHOOSING AN UNWISE PATH. YOU'VE GIVEN HER A CHANCE FROM THE KINDNESS OF YOUR HEART SO, THE BALL IS IN HER COURT. WE CAN'T FORCE ANYONE TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT, ESPECIALLY AT HER AGE ... JUST OFFER OUR HELP & THEN STEP BACK. BUT, YOU NEVER KNOW ... SOMETHING OR SOMEONE MAY TURN HER AROUND & SHE MAY BE CALLING YOU TO TAKE YOU UP ON YOUR OFFER. THAT'S WHAT WE HOPE & PRAY FOR. GOD BLESS YOU ... DAWN & NICk

Sorry Susan, I was off the board most of this week because I was SLAMMED at work, so I didn't see this until tonight. I am so glad that your niece is okay. You are right, don't let her use you as a "hotel". Sounds like she needs a good dose of "tough love". Good to see you last night...you look Great! Susann

Susan I am so glad your niece has been found and is safe. Yes I agree the mother should have contacted your brother and let him know his daughter was safe and where she was. Now for the hard part - yes I agree that "tough love" is essential in some cases - but you also do not want to close doors to this child. If anything goes wrong there and she is no longer allowed to stay there and feels she cannot go home yet - at least your home is there - otherwise there are some terrible options out there for runaways. Just my way of looking at things - I have 3 teenage grandsons and 4 more coming up on teens rather quickly - so I do understand. Humbly, Carolyn