My Dad is FOUND!!!!!!!!! UPDATE ON 1ST POST!!!!!!!!!!!

[graciejane]

Sending up prayers from MI.

 

[dpuck1998]

This is so hard for me to write, but it's been a long night and I don't know that I'll be getting any sleep. My dad is 70 years old and battles with depression. He had been doing well, but not so much in the last couple weeks. He said he was going out for a walk and he didn't come back. He did call my mom at 7pm and say he'd be home soon, but that was many hours ago. My brother and I went out looking for him and we just got back from the police station where we filled out a report. They tried to track his cell phone, but the last activity was when he called my mom and that pinged off a tower with a 3 mile radius. No exact GPS like location. His phone doesn't have that capability like many phones do now. They have notified patrols to look for him, but he could be anywhere. We don't know where else to look. I have a horrible feeling, I believe if he could call he would. Your good thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

============ UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! ================================

The police found my dad! He somehow set off an alarm behind a small strip mall less than a half a mile from the house. The police went to investigate and found him wandering around disorientated and dehydrated (they think) behind the building. They say he was talking but confused, he is on his way, or at the emergency room now and we are on our way there shortly. They said his bike was in a small bit of woods also behind the strip mall. They said it looks like he slept there. Thank you all SO much. I can't tell you how much the outpouring on this thread has meant to me today. The power of this board is amazing! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Wow, I was just subbing to see how it was going, great news!! I'm so happy for you and your family.

 

[srferson]

WaltD4Me -

In case you haven't seen this, there are a bunch of comments after the article about your father. Several people have mentioned that they'd like more info. Color of his shirt? Which way was he headed? What part of Hopkins was he on? Anyway, if you wanted to post a reply giving more information...

http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/08/10/news/doc4c61421f1088f762801842.txt

I wish I was nearby so I could help look.

 

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

I just saw your update!! I'm so happy that your dad is ok!!!! I got all teary-eyed when I saw the news!

 

[MagicalMawMaw]

Thankful he was found & is OK!!!

 

[jackdis]

So happy to see the update. Hugs and continued prayers to your and your family, especially to you and your Dad.

 

[srferson]

Oh yay!!

No need for my previous post then!

SO happy for you and your family.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Fantastic news!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Prayers and good thoughts answered.

Rest easy Lisa. You and your family have earned it.

 

[glennsgirl762]

Just saw your update also, thank goodness he was found and that he is alright! this is wonderful news!

 

[adsrtw]

I've been waiting to hear this all night! So wonderful!

 

[Phoenixblue]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU![/B]

Wonderful!

 

[samshane]

What a great update - I had been following your thread. Hope you are able to reunite with him quickly!

 

[Cruz Family]

Yay!!!!! So glad to hear he was found!

 

[tinkbutt]

just saw the update I am so happy he is safe and back home!!!

 

[sceavis]

OMG I am sooo happy for you and it all turned out great!!!

 

[mainegal]

I could not go to bed without checking.
I am so glad your father was found. What a harrowing experience for him and for your family.

Hugs for all and thanks for answered prayers.

I hope you never have to go through this again.

 

[iluvtheworld]

What wonderful news! Like many others, I had been checking the board many times throughout the day just to keep updated. I am so glad that he was found! You are all still in my thoughts!

 

[Tink rules]

This is so hard for me to write, but it's been a long night and I don't know that I'll be getting any sleep. My dad is 70 years old and battles with depression. He had been doing well, but not so much in the last couple weeks. He said he was going out for a walk and he didn't come back. He did call my mom at 7pm and say he'd be home soon, but that was many hours ago. My brother and I went out looking for him and we just got back from the police station where we filled out a report. They tried to track his cell phone, but the last activity was when he called my mom and that pinged off a tower with a 3 mile radius. No exact GPS like location. His phone doesn't have that capability like many phones do now. They have notified patrols to look for him, but he could be anywhere. We don't know where else to look. I have a horrible feeling, I believe if he could call he would. Your good thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

============ UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! ================================

The police found my dad! He somehow set off an alarm behind a small strip mall less than a half a mile from the house. The police went to investigate and found him wandering around disorientated and dehydrated (they think) behind the building. They say he was talking but confused, he is on his way, or at the emergency room now and we are on our way there shortly. They said his bike was in a small bit of woods also behind the strip mall. They said it looks like he slept there. Thank you all SO much. I can't tell you how much the outpouring on this thread has meant to me today. The power of this board is amazing! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Glad to hear he is safe... sending hugs!!!

 

[mamato3princesses]

Oh so happy that he was found safe!!! Hopefully he has a speedy recovery and is able to rest and recuperate fully. Many hugs!!!