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Of course there is no news yet of Ben. Something happened on Christmas, though, that touched my heart so much that I found new hope.Ben's best friend Michael sent me a text wishing me a Merry Christmas. Since Ben disappeared, I have kept a mailing list of all his friends and send out updates as I get them. All Ben's friends are really great people and I have come to appreciate them over these months since he has been missing.
I spoke to Michael on the phone not long after Ben disappeared. He said he would be happy to speak to the media if I decided to do that. (Mary Lyall of Hope4themissing.org suggested involving the media. Mary's daughter Suzanne disappeared also on March 2, but 18 years ago.) Since Michael lives hours away, this offer to drive up to speak to the press if we choose to do so was very generous of him.
On Christmas day, Michael sent me a text to wish me a Merry Christmas. He understood how Christmas would be difficult without Ben and wanted to reach out. I was really touched by that. We chatted for a while and he said to call or text him any time if I wanted to talk.
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ke again on New Year's day. It was great to hear from him. I asked if he believed we would see Ben again."I do," he said. "When Ben is done doing whatever he's doing, we'll see him again." This gave me a lot of hope It really comforted me.
This was an act of kindness that gave me a lot of hope and helped me through a very very tough time. It also helped me believe again that all would be well.
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- Posted by DotMatrix
- Jan 22, 2017
- Comments (7)
Readers Comments
alisamom wrote: How wonderful of Michael to still stay on touch with you. That's just fantastic of him. I keep thinking of you and Ben and your family and am sending you lots of hugs
mindyjourney wrote: That was so very dear of Michael to offer to speak to media and to stay in touch with you :))). Such a kindness indeed! What a great collage of images, dear dot <3!
gardengal10 wrote: Michael is a precious friend: Ben's and yours. The reply about seeing Ben again is so thoughtful and beautiful.
Pyronik wrote: (((Dot)))
Rajni wrote: Thinking Positively only helps in this regards too. Hope Ben joins with you very soon. May God God bless you and help find Ben quickly.
leoladyc728 wrote: so very happy that Michael reached out to you
kiwicat wrote: Having had a son go AWOL on me I know the 'not knowing' is just the worse. Hold on to your faith, he will come back when he's ready.
