On May 3, 2008 it will be one year since little Madeleine McCann went missing from Praia da Luz in Portugal.
In that year I have learnt a great deal about missing children all over the world – most of it I wish I didn’t have to know.
There are many many tragic and horrifying stories – enough to make a stone weep. However, there are also some amazing ones of children who have been FOUND. Natascha Kampusch, Elizabeth Smart and Shawn Hornbeck were all discovered long after they were believed to be dead. It is clear that it is VITAL that the world does not forget missing kids and NEVER gives up hope for them.
On May 3rd I for one will be lighting a candle for Madeleine and all missing children everywhere. Don’t stop looking, keep this little girl in mind. She could be anywhere in the world. Always pay attention to children around you, yours and other people’s. If you see or hear something, anything, that makes you think a child is in danger call the police. Please join all the people who will light candles that night and take a moment to say a prayer or meditate or do whatever you think is best. Maybe together we can light Madeleine’s way home and make the world a better kinder place for all the children in it.
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so sad…