My Daughter ran away ...Again

gonfishenagin · 11-24-2010, 02:00 PM

well it seems my 15 yr old daughter had a fight with her mom (my ex) and left yesterday, said she was going for a walk to cool off, and never came back. foot prints in the snow went towards the Beavercreek store, and looked like they ended at tire tracks. we are pretty certain, and hopeful that its some one she knows, but of course we do not know who it is, or where she is. she did this same thing back in august and was gone 4 days.

I am asking for prayers that she is Safe, and makes contact with her family, and wants to resolve whatever issues she is facing. we only know a few of her friends and non of them have seen or heard from her.

Her name is Rebeka. and her possable friends attend Oregon city service learning acadamy. if you have or know any kids that attend there, and they have a recent addittion to the household, please let me know. thanks Jim Mickel concerned father

Thanks for your prayers shortly after posting her mom recieved a text from her, and she came home at 8pm tonite. Going to need some prayers for healing and reconciliation. Thank you...Jim

Salmon Chaser · 11-24-2010, 02:26 PM

I pray all turns out well.

Duckwheat · 11-24-2010, 02:43 PM

Man I hope this turns out all right for you. It would be nice to fast forward a few years and she grows up a little. I hope she gets that chance.

Hang in there.

DW

Don Becker · 11-24-2010, 05:05 PM

Don

Kevin S · 11-24-2010, 07:02 PM

Praying for you and for her safety.

Hang in there.

gonfishenagin · 11-24-2010, 08:04 PM

Heres an update. shortly after posting this I got a call from my ex saying my daughter had sent her a text message,saying she was Ok, she would not answer her phone or return the calls. I sent her a text and she replied later and said she was ok, but did not want to face her mom yet.

about 8 tonite my ex called to say she was home, that she had stayed with a friend, theirs going to be a heated discussion tomorro when I see her I am sure,

I pray for guidance in choosing my words, and keeping my temper as to help calm the situation, and not flare it up anymore.
I know she needs a walk out to the wood shed, but some guy named Dr Spock convinced others that was bad . so now what??

Ryan Pultz · 11-25-2010, 01:06 AM

thats a tough I pray God Will give you the right words to say rp

Bill Rogue V. · 11-25-2010, 05:20 AM

Jim: Not the woodshed, but unconditional love ...

rowmanholiday · 11-25-2010, 05:46 AM

This is Thanksgiving, you know?

And she is 15! The two prime words being SHE & 15.

Patience my friend!

Good luck and happy Thanksgiving!

letsfish · 11-25-2010, 07:09 AM

Also praying for your words-may they be full of love and wisdom.

Salmon Chaser · 11-25-2010, 07:21 AM

My

let her explain the situation that she feels she is in and why the need to leave. Let her be a big part in resolving this situation. Tough Love is just as tough on you as it is her. I have been in this boat. 15 is a rough time. I went through it for two years. She is now 20 with 2 young boys. They are Papa's buddies. My wife and I spend lots of time with the oldest he was here last night. The situation with her has not really gotten any better.She made her choice in life and she has to deal with it. My grandsons will not go with out. She in last few months has shown some improvement in her attitude but she has along way to go. God steer you in your direction and I hope and pray all works out for all involved.

samntrllr · 11-25-2010, 08:01 AM

Having gone through two teenage daughters I wil add my two cents worth. First of all she is too old for the wood shed, that would be a huge mistake. Time for that has long past. What kids that age require is honest talk and love and understanding. This is a tough age and the world we live in is nothing like what we experianced. Let her know you are there, will listen and let her know you are a parent and you have advice she at least needs to listen to and consider. Kids are smarter than we think and daughters need to know dad loves them. Too often if that is not present they seek that in unhealthy ways. Be her freind as best you can, it is tough because you realize consequences better than she does. That is growing up, be her refuge and try as best you can to help her through a very tough period in her life, it will get easier in time. Good luck.

Kevin S · 11-25-2010, 08:10 AM

I thank God for answering our prayers for her safe return, and now praying for guidence, wisdom, and the right words for you and understanding for her.