I have thought long and hard about writing this problem on the board, but decided I could use your support and maybe a few prayers too. I just found out yesterday that my son is missing. He is in the Army, stationed in NY.He has just reenlisted. He was to be transferred to LA on the 19th of this month. His wife just left him a couple of weeks ago while he was away in paratrooper school. She took their little girl and moved in with some of her family. She heard from him about 8 days ago, and he sent her money. He had put in for leave for this past Fri. but never went to sign the papers. He has not cleared post yet to be transferred. He called his dad (my first husband) on Saturday. Everything was fine and he talked about coming home for a few days before he went to LA. (He was with some girl when he talked to his dad.)He told his wife in their last converstion that he had met some civilians that kept hanging around him and he didn't know what they were up to. Anyway...I received a call from his Staff Sgt. yesterday telling me he couldn't be found. I feel in my heart that something is really wrong. I don't think he would have just thrown his whole career away. He has been doing so well in the Army. I have been crying since the phone call from the Sgt. and am fighting the flair that I know is coming. I don't know how much longer I can stay on my feet. I feel as if my life is crashing down on top of me. I need a Christmas miracle!!! Linda D

Linda my prayers are with you and your son. Has the military done a missing person's report yet. I assume he is listed AOL. If they have not you should do it now. Did your ex ask where he was? Do you have caller ID or your ex? Don't panic, he has been in contact with you. That is a good sign. Did he sound alright to you? If he is angry at his wife he maybe trying to get to his daughter. When you talk to him next let him know that the courts frown on taking a child and going across country. He should file immediatly for full custody. His state has venu, she won't have the ability to file until she has resided in the new state for appro. 6 mos. He may just need time. Try not to get too worked up, I know that's impossible for a parent to do. Do any of his military friends know those new people? Sometimes getting involved, hands on helps. God be with you and your family and keep up hope. Love, Kim

Thanks Kim. I haven't talked to my son in several weeks. I do know that he isn't going to try to take his daughter. We talked about that right after the breakup. He and his wife are OK on that. He's not considered AWOL yet. The Army has people trying to find him and questioning everyone that he knows on base. We don't really know where he called from when he called his dad. I just hope he's OK. I've never known him to do anything like this before. I know he is very stressed, but thought he was handling it ok. Anyway, thanks again for you prayers! LindaD

Kim, I just got finished posting a reply and my phone rang. I don't know any details yet, but my son is flying home tomorrow. He's ok. He called his dad. He said he is suppose to be on leave, went back to the base today and they jumped all over him. I don't know what happened, but he's OK. That's all I care about. Girl, you must have a hot line to HEAVEN..Thanks..Love ya, Linda D

Oh, Linda! I am so sorry that you are going through this. I don't have any children, but I am from a very close knit family, and when it comes down to it, family is the most important possession we have. I wish I could give you answers. Just know that I am praying for you - and so are your other friends on this board - and we will hold you in our thoughts. Hold tight to your faith!

Linda---Look at that! While I was writing, you were writing your response to Kim! Now, who says God doesn't work miracles????????

Linda, I am so happy that your son is safe. He must have a couple angles watching over him, whisppering call your mom now. My husband and I have 5 boys. I lost a pregnancy 3 years ago at 19 weeks, I went into septic shock and almost died, the doctor said 10 more mins. and I would have. But as we know a justation must reach 24 min. I held him in my arms and still to this day I have never felt such pain. Even though I only knew him from ultra sounds. But, we have a wounderful just turned two son and I cherish every min. and of course my other ones. I was so concerned for you. Love to you and your family, Kim

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I am so glad this had a happy ending!
I was consumed with worry as I read the posts. Merry Christmas to you it looks like you got a special gift this year!!!!!!!!!!!

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I just can't stay away from this board. Scoobs, Kim and Elaine, you are the greatest. I am truly blessed to have my son safe and to have people like you who care. I am crying again now, but it's tears of happiness. Thank you all so much. I love you all!!! Linda D

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Linda
I am so glad that your son was found and is OK. I was so upset last night when I read your posting. I don't know what I would have done in your case. They say God can truly work miracles and in this case it was true. Hope you have a great holiday season, and better yet, I hope that it is pain free too.