Help Maddy mccann

[pat9283]

if you can pass this on to other people it would be greatly appreciated. I don't even know this child but I have sisters this age and I feel for this child. Please read the info on the link and try to pass it on. She may have been taken by a child trafficing (sorry cant spell) gang and could end up anywhere in the world.

A 3 year old girl went missing whilst on holiday in portugal. She has been missing for 6 days. The police are being widely critizized for the flaws in this investigation and coruption is hampering efforts. Lets try and help find Maddy alive.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/fc/madeleine-mccann.html

 

[natalielongstaff]

i hope she is found soon

 

[shellbell]

I'm praying that Maddy is found safe and soon!

 

[Girlsontour]

Every hour i am watching Sky News in the hope that there is good news on Maddy plight. I hate the criticism of Maddy's parents, none of us would wish to be in their position. We are not a religious family however this morning DD (aged 11) asked if we could call into the church opposite her school to say a prayer for Maddy's safe return.

 

[pat9283]

Every hour i am watching Sky News in the hope that there is good news on Maddy plight. I hate the criticism of Maddy's parents, none of us would wish to be in their position. We are not a religious family however this morning DD (aged 11) asked if we could call into the church opposite her school to say a prayer for Maddy's safe return.

I do think that what the parents did was very stupid. However, as you said no one would wish to be in their position. and I think this is the harshest way for them to learn the lesson that young children should never be left alone. Asleep or not. I hope she is found, that is why I am trying to spread the message and try to get more coverage for the family.

 

[DebIreland]

I hope they find her soon. That poor little girl. I can't imagine how traumatised her parents and her little brother and sister are.

 

[lizcrowlowwww]

i am so sad about this story. i am 21 and i remember back when holly and jessica went missing i was so optimistic about them being found. it brings the feelings of the realisation they were not to be back for me. i cant imagine how the parents who are being so brave are feeling. in my hope, i think maddy is ok. but if she is returned what would have happened to her? how is she feeling right now? i can only hope, if she is not found she is being looked after by someone who really wanted a child. but in my body i feel this isnt the case and a horrible horrible gang have her in the wait of money for exchanging her to a peodophile. i have never been so moved by something in the news before and i have been praying for her, im not sure who to. i thought optimism was wasted, but now i think if everone in the world has a thought she is ok, the collosal energy will be transfered to her and she will have the power to return home. i think about her everyday, how she is feeling and where she is. maddy, i think you can hear me as you can hear all others thoughts of hope and love. you will get home, you will be happy, and the option of this not happening will not be a reality. so much love xxxxx

 

[lizcrowlowwww]

I do think that what the parents did was very stupid. However, as you said no one would wish to be in their position. and I think this is the harshest way for them to learn the lesson that young children should never be left alone. Asleep or not. I hope she is found, that is why I am trying to spread the message and try to get more coverage for the family.

stupid? at this time do you think calling parents 'stupid' who are in such anguish is helpful? this is not a time to judge. my parents would have done the same when i was younger. there was a child minding service available. in my mind it would be more likely the person who was appointed in the care of the child would have seemed more likely to commit a crime to the child than the unthinkable event of the recent past. this is rational logical thinking do you not agree? this is such an unprecedented case, any parent would be shocked to think this could happen espeacially in a child friendly enviroment. people are too quick to criticise when in reality this could happen to any caring parents who made a judgement they obviously considered to be safe. think of the judgements you if are a parent have made and your parents made. this family have been caught out on such a rare situation. a situation whichcould have happened anywhere and proved your ideal parenting decisions to be 'wrong'. some things can just not be prepared for and i ask you to contain your judgemental criticism and focus your energy in finding this beautiful child. negative energy is not something to be considered at any time now or in the future of these heart-renched parents.

 

[Donaldduck66]

I can't try to imagine what the family is going through. I hope she's found safe and sound asap and not been hurt in any way. My prayers and thoughts go out to her and her family.

 

[Minniespal]

Hope she is found soon.

 

[Obi Wan Kenobi]

stupid? at this time do you think calling parents 'stupid' who are in such anguish is helpful? this is not a time to judge. my parents would have done the same when i was younger. there was a child minding service available. in my mind it would be more likely the person who was appointed in the care of the child would have seemed more likely to commit a crime to the child than the unthinkable event of the recent past. this is rational logical thinking do you not agree? this is such an unprecedented case, any parent would be shocked to think this could happen espeacially in a child friendly enviroment. people are too quick to criticise when in reality this could happen to any caring parents who made a judgement they obviously considered to be safe. think of the judgements you if are a parent have made and your parents made. this family have been caught out on such a rare situation. a situation whichcould have happened anywhere and proved your ideal parenting decisions to be 'wrong'. some things can just not be prepared for and i ask you to contain your judgemental criticism and focus your energy in finding this beautiful child. negative energy is not something to be considered at any time now or in the future of these heart-renched parents.

there are two aspects to this matter. NO-ONE will disagree that the plight these parents are in is heartbreaking and EVERYONE wants the child to be found safe and well.

But I am sorry, the rest of your comments are ridiculous.
You DO NOT lock three children in an apartment on their own for hours (albiet with visits every 30 mins or so) regardless of how close you are or are not.
You have yopur meals with your children and NOT without them.
And I talk from experiance of having a 5 year old. I would not dream of leaving him locked in an apartment on his own for five minutes. you tailor you life around the children NOT carry on as if they did not matter so long as you can go and have a meal and drinks on your own!

their judgement was totally irresponsible.
When (God willing) maddy if found sagfe and well, these paerents should be prosecuted for child endangerment.
Because they are Middle Class makes them no better parents than anyone else, certainly not caring! what was caring about their attitude? to check ever 30 mins then lock them up again and go on enjoying themselves???
this was not a case of turning your back in a supermarket, this was a deliberate action of leaving those children on their own.

 

[lexie32]

there are two aspects to this matter. NO-ONE will disagree that the plight these parents are in is heartbreaking and EVERYONE wants the child to be found safe and well.

But I am sorry, the rest of your comments are ridiculous.
You DO NOT lock three children in an apartment on their own for hours (albiet with visits every 30 mins or so) regardless of how close you are or are not.
You have yopur meals with your children and NOT without them.
And I talk from experiance of having a 5 year old. I would not dream of leaving him locked in an apartment on his own for five minutes. you tailor you life around the children NOT carry on as if they did not matter so long as you can go and have a meal and drinks on your own!

their judgement was totally irresponsible.
When (God willing) maddy if found sagfe and well, these paerents should be prosecuted for child endangerment.
Because they are Middle Class makes them no better parents than anyone else, certainly not caring! what was caring about their attitude? to check ever 30 mins then lock them up again and go on enjoying themselves???
this was not a case of turning your back in a supermarket, this was a deliberate action of leaving those children on their own.

I have been following this case very carefully as i have a 2.5 year old son and my mum owns a holiday villa in Prair de luz ( 50 yards from Robert Murats house, we could see it on sky news this morning) I know the layout of the resort and the realistic distance between the apartments and the restaurant as i have spent alot of time by that pool. There is no way on earth i would have left my child as those people did as in the same way if you lived 3 doors down from a pub you wouldn't leave your children at home and go to the pub for the evening, when we go on holiday and stay in a villa we always take a baby monitor with even though we no longer use one at home.


I really hope they find Madeline soon, i cannot begin to imagine the pain her family is going through and i hope this alerts people not to let their guard down and behave less vigilantly just because they are on holiday. I am going out to visit mum's in 4 weeks and on a purely selfish note will fell alot happier if they have caught whoever did this.

 

[UKDEB]

Because they are Middle Class makes them no better parents than anyone else

What am I missing. I have read and re-read this thread and can't see that anyone has made this claim.

 

[Obi Wan Kenobi]

What am I missing. I have read and re-read this thread and can't see that anyone has made this claim.

No, not in this thread Deb. We have had in the newspapers, the TV and radio all this nonsense that they are wonderful caring parents because they are doctors, that because of their intellegence they have taken on lawyers, grief counsellors etc etc. If it had been a single mother or a working class family the newpapers would have by now pillioried them. I have to say, I think (and yes it is only my personal opinion) that if the child had been of another ethnic group, we would not have had so much wall to wall coverage.

A child is a child regardless.

 

[wifey]

I have to say that I agree with Obi Wan .. we would NEVER leave our child alone like that no matter how much we might want a bit of peace and quiet! We always have a responsible adult family member look after DS if we go out for a meal at home.. and when we are on vacation we always go out as a family if we don't go out together we don't go anywhere.. we stay in our room and order from room service and have a quiet night together.

I hope that they do find the little girl but I can't help thinking that her parents need their heads examined.

Every parent should be aware of the risks of undesirables hanging about waiting for an opportunity to commit a crime and never let the opportunity occur where a child can go missing.Our children are precious and need our protection and attention not neglect.

 

[Joanne UK]

I agree with the last few posts on this thread too.

It would never ever occur to me to do what Maddie's parents did and I can't condone it in any way.

However, what they are going through now is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. I hope and pray that Maddie is found safe and well and anyone thinking of leaving their children alone will remember this case and think again.

 

[wideeyes]

I agree too, and I also don't understand the emphasis on that she is an IVF child, for example a quote I read to day "much longed for IVF child". It seems to suggest that this makes it more devastating. a child is a child and they are all special.

I can't understand how the idea to leave those children alone entered there head, I could never leave my DD alone, if she woke up and found nobody there she would be very distressed. I want even let my DD play in the back garden alone as there is a side gate which she could leave the garden from.

I do feel for this little girls parents and I hope she is found soon.

 

[CustardTart]

I agree too, and I also don't understand the emphasis on that she is an IVF child, for example a quote I read to day "much longed for IVF child". It seems to suggest that this makes it more devastating. a child is a child and they are all special.

I can't understand how the idea to leave those children alone entered there head, I could never leave my DD alone, if she woke up and found nobody there she would be very distressed. I want even let my DD play in the back garden alone as there is a side gate which she could leave the garden from.

I do feel for this little girls parents and I hope she is found soon.

Exactly. It's the last thing all the parents I know would do. Even my DS13 questioned it.

I really hope and pray this little girl is still alive and found soon. I was reading this morning about a lady whose son was snatched on a Greek island 15 years ago I think - he's never been found. It must be the most terrible thing that can happen to a parent...

 

[AlanUK]

Exactly. It's the last thing all the parents I know would do. Even my DS13 questioned it.

I really hope and pray this little girl is still alive and found soon. I was reading this morning about a lady whose son was snatched on a Greek island 15 years ago I think - he's never been found. It must be the most terrible thing that can happen to a parent...

That was Ben Needham and yes, sadly he has never been found. I hope that the same fate does not befall Maddy but with each day that passes I feel less confident that she will be found

 

[pat9283]

I do think that what the parents did was very stupid. However, as you said no one would wish to be in their position. and I think this is the harshest way for them to learn the lesson that young children should never be left alone. Asleep or not. I hope she is found, that is why I am trying to spread the message and try to get more coverage for the family.

I didnt post this message to attack the parents but I do stand by my judgment of what they did being stupid. I am the eldest of 10 children and my parents would NEVER EVER leave me of any of the other children alone like that. I do feel for them because they have to live with what they did for the rest of there lives but what they did was wrong, no excuses. And I dont know why anyone would acuse me of not being helpful and critisizing when I was the one who set these threads up. I did it to help the poor girl, I wanted to give some international coverage to the plight and hopefully help get this little girl home. Personaly it is not the parents I am praying for, its the child, wherever she may be. I know that makes alot of people angry and I cant imagine what they are going through and I can see that they are heartbroken but as I said its the child we need to focus on.