A reader's Mom has gone missing. With your attention we may be able to help Tanya and her family reunite with their loved one, Mary Glen. Photo taken yesterday, after the sunflower harvest. The drying seeds, little messengers of hope, will soon be on their way to the Phoenix desert.
Three French words and their meanings, just below:
disparu / appel à témoins / avis de recherche
: missing / seeking witnesses / missing person notice
A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse
Last night, while reading my Facebook feed, I noticed this heartbreaking post from a reader of my blog. Tanya writes:
Laying here in my parents living room along with my sister, brother and SIL. I can't believe my mom is still missing. The hardest part is not knowing where she is. I pray she is in a hospital as a Jane Doe and not stranded in the hot desert without water, lost and confused. How can this happen?
photo of Mary Glen
I could only imagine the torture Tanya's family was going through, having recently gone through a similar scare. Only, my own Mom was missing for a matter of hours. For Tanya's family, the agony has gone on for nearly three days now.
Mary Glen, pictured left, and family.
Since seeing Tanya's Facebook post–and the AVIS DE RECHERCHE or missing person's notice she posted (click here to see it), I can't stop thinking about Mary Glen. Just moments ago, while typing this post, I noticed a tip was posted on the page–someone may have seen Mary Glen yesterday:
Tina writes:
I'm pretty sure I saw her downtown at Central & Washington at the bus area. She asked me for some change, but I didn't have any, nor realize she was missing until a few hrs later until I saw it on FB. This was at around 3:15pm.
This just goes to show the power of getting the word out and of keeping the faith. According to that post, Mary Glen would have been seen at 3:15pm on Monday–nearly two days after her disappearance!
Please help Tanya and her family and help get the word out. Do you live in Phoenix or do you know anyone who lives in Phoenix? You can forward the Missing Persons page (see it here) or this post to your friends.
Via Twitter, or other social media sites, you may post a message and this link: https://www.facebook.com/MaryMomGlen
Do not underestimate the effect your gesture will have on helping to bring Mary Glen home to her loved ones.
Mary Glen and her dear husband
If you live in Phoenix, please talk to your neighbors, shopkeepers, gas station attendants–anyone at all with whom you can share this missing persons report. Get the word out!
Anyone with information on Mary Glen can call the Phoenix Police Department Missing Persons Unit at (602) 534-2121 or email phoenix.tips.ppd@phoenix.gov
For the latest tips you may follow the Facebook page that Tanya made for her Mom, here at Where is Mary Glen? You will also find a helpful post, by Mary Glen's other daughter, Kassi: Lessons this difficult experience has taught their family (a must read for anyone who knows someone with dementia or Alzheimer's).
Thank you so much for your help and prayers and positive thoughts for Mary Glen. And to Tanya's family: keep the faith!
More seeds of hope for the Glen family. Photo taken in Camaret-sur-Argens
A close-up of Mary Glen. Her family writes:
Mary is the most loving person you could ever meet. Really. She would give the shirt off her back to help you when you need it. She has the biggest heart you could ever imagine …Please keep Mary Glen in your prayers and thank you all for your support.
If you have any tips please call the Phoenix Police Department Missing Persons Unit at (602) 534-2121 or email phoenix.tips.ppd@phoenix.gov
For the latest tips you may follow the Facebook page that Tanya made for her Mom, here at Where is Mary Glen?
"Avis de recherche", or Mary Glen's missing persons notice. Notice more helpful information, such as the fact that Mary wears glasses. Her age and height are noted here.
Help spread the word. All information or tips to:
- (602) 534-2121 or email
- phoenix.tips.ppd@phoenix.gov
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I live in Tempe, just outside Phoenix. I have posted your link and Mary Glen’s photo on my Facebook page. Praying they will find her.
I live in Tempe, just outside Phoenix. I have posted your link and Mary Glen’s photo on my Facebook page. Praying they will find her.
I hope she’s found!!!! Thanks for your blog!!!
I hope she’s found!!!! Thanks for your blog!!!
Thank you, Mary, for such positive words. And thanks to all for sharing the info, no matter where you live.
Thank you, Mary, for such positive words. And thanks to all for sharing the info, no matter where you live.
Thank you so much just returned home to check the missing persons page for Mary. Still no news. Remember to pass along the information–even if you do not live in Phoenix. Someone you know may live there, or know someone who does, and be able to assist.I just received a note from a woman visiting France who lives just up the street from Mary Glen. It is a small world after all, and chances are someone will spot Mary. As the Phoenix missing person site says, many eyes are what we need to find these loved ones.
Thank you so much just returned home to check the missing persons page for Mary. Still no news. Remember to pass along the information–even if you do not live in Phoenix. Someone you know may live there, or know someone who does, and be able to assist.I just received a note from a woman visiting France who lives just up the street from Mary Glen. It is a small world after all, and chances are someone will spot Mary. As the Phoenix missing person site says, many eyes are what we need to find these loved ones.
I live in Ga and posted. I know it is a long ways but I actually know someone in Phoenix. Your information regarding what to know and do before someone with Dementia/Alzheimers is important and good to know. I will be sharing with my mom as my grandmother is having such problems. Prayers for you & your family.
I live in Ga and posted. I know it is a long ways but I actually know someone in Phoenix. Your information regarding what to know and do before someone with Dementia/Alzheimers is important and good to know. I will be sharing with my mom as my grandmother is having such problems. Prayers for you & your family.
I am praying that Mary will be found. My heart goes out to her, and her family. It’s wonderful and compassionate that you are reaching out through your blog to get the word out.May they find her soon.
I am praying that Mary will be found. My heart goes out to her, and her family. It’s wonderful and compassionate that you are reaching out through your blog to get the word out.May they find her soon.
Hi Kristin,
I will say a prayer for Mary Glen and hope that she is found soon! How heartbreaking for her family.
Hi Kristin,
I will say a prayer for Mary Glen and hope that she is found soon! How heartbreaking for her family.
In the small world theme….I sent the info to my cousin in Phoenix, and she said:
“Not so unlikely. She is from our old neighborhood and the next-door neighbor to church members. We prayed for her in church last Sunday. I’ll post it on our lunchroom bulletin board. You never know; it just might help.”
In the small world theme….I sent the info to my cousin in Phoenix, and she said:
“Not so unlikely. She is from our old neighborhood and the next-door neighbor to church members. We prayed for her in church last Sunday. I’ll post it on our lunchroom bulletin board. You never know; it just might help.”
My prayers are with Mary Glen and her distraught family. Sorry I don’t know anyone in that part of the country but it’s encouraging that some comments have come from the Southwest.
My prayers are with Mary Glen and her distraught family. Sorry I don’t know anyone in that part of the country but it’s encouraging that some comments have come from the Southwest.
Hoping and praying for Mary Glen’s safe return to her dear family.
Hoping and praying for Mary Glen’s safe return to her dear family.
A very sad day for Tanya and her family. Thanks for your support and the kind words you sent Tanya and Kassi and their dear father during the search for Mary Glen. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/26155921/2014/07/30/family-and-police-ask-for-help-in-locating-missing-woman
A very sad day for Tanya and her family. Thanks for your support and the kind words you sent Tanya and Kassi and their dear father during the search for Mary Glen. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/26155921/2014/07/30/family-and-police-ask-for-help-in-locating-missing-woman
Chris, it is heartening to read of this connection. Thank you for sharing. Once again, whoever may be reading, please share this missing persons report–no matter where you live. Someone knows someone who lives in Phoenix and may have seen Mary Glen.
Chris, it is heartening to read of this connection. Thank you for sharing. Once again, whoever may be reading, please share this missing persons report–no matter where you live. Someone knows someone who lives in Phoenix and may have seen Mary Glen.