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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Hi Kristin, even though I live so far from Phoenix, I will send positive thoughts that Mary Glen is found safe and well soon.
My own mum recently passed away due to advanced Alzheimer’s and although she never wandered, this was one of our many fears. It is a difficult and heartbreaking condition and I send all manner of love and support to Mary’s family. Thank you for spreading the word.
warm wishes
Christine (from Australia)
Hi Kristin, even though I live so far from Phoenix, I will send positive thoughts that Mary Glen is found safe and well soon.
My own mum recently passed away due to advanced Alzheimer’s and although she never wandered, this was one of our many fears. It is a difficult and heartbreaking condition and I send all manner of love and support to Mary’s family. Thank you for spreading the word.
warm wishes
Christine (from Australia)
I’m in the cool pines of Flagstaff currently, but have forwarded your post to my local email list.
I’m in the cool pines of Flagstaff currently, but have forwarded your post to my local email list.
Have posted to Facebook. I travel between Yuma, AZ and Phoenix every 3
or so and head to Cottonwood. I have friends in those 2 places as well as
the Phoenix area as well as Prescott, Prescott Valley, Payson, Tucson, Safford etc.
will contact everyone I can.
My mother wandered as well but only down the hall.
Have posted to Facebook. I travel between Yuma, AZ and Phoenix every 3
or so and head to Cottonwood. I have friends in those 2 places as well as
the Phoenix area as well as Prescott, Prescott Valley, Payson, Tucson, Safford etc.
will contact everyone I can.
My mother wandered as well but only down the hall.
Both of my parents have now died, well into their 90’s..both with a bit of dementis..my stepmother put a stop to my father’s walks years before..strange and frightening how we revert back to the children we once were.
Both of my parents have now died, well into their 90’s..both with a bit of dementis..my stepmother put a stop to my father’s walks years before..strange and frightening how we revert back to the children we once were.
For Tanya and family, hoping and praying for your dear Mother’s safe return.
For Tanya and family, hoping and praying for your dear Mother’s safe return.
I send the missing person notice to my cousin in Phoenix. We both just returned from Chicago where we were helping her mom, also in early stages of dementia. I’m sending positive thoughts, too. Thanks for posting this, Kirsten.
I send the missing person notice to my cousin in Phoenix. We both just returned from Chicago where we were helping her mom, also in early stages of dementia. I’m sending positive thoughts, too. Thanks for posting this, Kirsten.
I send the missing person notice to my cousin in Phoenix. We both just returned from Chicago where we were helping her mom, also in early stages of dementia. I’m sending positive thoughts, too. Thanks for posting this, Kirsten.
I send the missing person notice to my cousin in Phoenix. We both just returned from Chicago where we were helping her mom, also in early stages of dementia. I’m sending positive thoughts, too. Thanks for posting this, Kirsten.
Please, Kristin – do post any updates about Mary Glen. We all hope very much for her safe return.
Please, Kristin – do post any updates about Mary Glen. We all hope very much for her safe return.
My heart goes out to Tanya and her family. I hope that their mother is soon found and safely returned to her home. This “avis de recherche” is a wonderful aid for her recovery. Best wishes for all.
My heart goes out to Tanya and her family. I hope that their mother is soon found and safely returned to her home. This “avis de recherche” is a wonderful aid for her recovery. Best wishes for all.
Lovely that you posted this. My heart aches for Mary Glen and her family. I have faced this illness fist-hand and know the perils. Though I don’t live near Phoenix, I hope that getting the word out on FB and sites such as yours will bring her back safely.
God speed and thank you for your generous heart.
Lovely that you posted this. My heart aches for Mary Glen and her family. I have faced this illness fist-hand and know the perils. Though I don’t live near Phoenix, I hope that getting the word out on FB and sites such as yours will bring her back safely.
God speed and thank you for your generous heart.
I’ve posted Mary Glen’s info on the Tucson LYFT drivers FB page. Eyes in Tucson will be on the lookout for Mary.
I’ve posted Mary Glen’s info on the Tucson LYFT drivers FB page. Eyes in Tucson will be on the lookout for Mary.
I am from California (now living in NC) with lots of friends / family in AZ… I passed this on on my Facebook page and sending prayers for her immediate return to her family! Heartbreaking!
I am from California (now living in NC) with lots of friends / family in AZ… I passed this on on my Facebook page and sending prayers for her immediate return to her family! Heartbreaking!
Although I don’t live there I will pray for her safe recovery.
Although I don’t live there I will pray for her safe recovery.
how kind you are to get the word out, and I pray for a safe return – I am remembering heart-stopping moments with my own wonderful mother years ago. I wanted to comment on your photo as well, Kristin. The drying sunflower with the heart (intentional? nature?) is captured very beautifully.
how kind you are to get the word out, and I pray for a safe return – I am remembering heart-stopping moments with my own wonderful mother years ago. I wanted to comment on your photo as well, Kristin. The drying sunflower with the heart (intentional? nature?) is captured very beautifully.
I just posted your link on my Facebook feed too. Good for you, Kristin, for being so compassionately proactive!
I just posted your link on my Facebook feed too. Good for you, Kristin, for being so compassionately proactive!
My thoughts & prayers are for Mary Glen’s safe return. I had some of these experiences with my mom. It is so sad and scary.
Thanks Kristin for your kindness.
Be well!
My thoughts & prayers are for Mary Glen’s safe return. I had some of these experiences with my mom. It is so sad and scary.
Thanks Kristin for your kindness.
Be well!
Thanks for posting this, Kristin. I have passed this along to my cousins in Phoenix. My heart goes out to them. My mother died of Alzheimer’s disease. It is such a devastating disease. Fortunately, my mom did not ever wander and get lost, but I can’t begin to imagine the fear in my heart if she had.
In the US, there is a service available for those who wander called Safe Return. I have attached the link. http://www.alz.org/care/dementia-medic-alert-safe-return.asp
Additionally, I am not a lawyer, so do not intend to provide legal advice. However, one might also check into Durable Power of Attorney. In some places in some instances, a standard POA may become invalid if the originator becomes mentally incompetent. A DPOA covers, in advance, that situation. Something to inquire about with a lawyer when obtaining a POA. Instead of just asking for a standard POA, let the lawyer know you want this situation covered in the future, even though you hope it never happens, to be sure to be advised what document is best.
Thanks for posting this, Kristin. I have passed this along to my cousins in Phoenix. My heart goes out to them. My mother died of Alzheimer’s disease. It is such a devastating disease. Fortunately, my mom did not ever wander and get lost, but I can’t begin to imagine the fear in my heart if she had.
In the US, there is a service available for those who wander called Safe Return. I have attached the link. http://www.alz.org/care/dementia-medic-alert-safe-return.asp
Additionally, I am not a lawyer, so do not intend to provide legal advice. However, one might also check into Durable Power of Attorney. In some places in some instances, a standard POA may become invalid if the originator becomes mentally incompetent. A DPOA covers, in advance, that situation. Something to inquire about with a lawyer when obtaining a POA. Instead of just asking for a standard POA, let the lawyer know you want this situation covered in the future, even though you hope it never happens, to be sure to be advised what document is best.
Sending up prayers that Mary Glen is safe and that someone she speaks to today realizes she needs help.
Sending up prayers that Mary Glen is safe and that someone she speaks to today realizes she needs help.
God bless Mary Glen and family! God bless you Kristi!
God bless Mary Glen and family! God bless you Kristi!
I just know she will be found safely…positive thoughts sent out West.
I just know she will be found safely…positive thoughts sent out West.
Our dear Kristi,
We’re sending prayers for Mary Glen and courage and strength to her family.
May God bless all of them.
You are a kind and caring friend,Kristi,and we are privileged to have you in our lives.
Love
Natalia XO
Our dear Kristi,
We’re sending prayers for Mary Glen and courage and strength to her family.
May God bless all of them.
You are a kind and caring friend,Kristi,and we are privileged to have you in our lives.
Love
Natalia XO
Have posted the information to Facebook though my contacts tend to be local, since y’never know through whom or where a break may come.
Prayers abounding for Mary’s safety, with thanks to her family for already sharing what they have learned thus far re protecting elder family members.
Have posted the information to Facebook though my contacts tend to be local, since y’never know through whom or where a break may come.
Prayers abounding for Mary’s safety, with thanks to her family for already sharing what they have learned thus far re protecting elder family members.
I have talked to all in my area which is very close to where she went missing. I so hope they find her soon. The heartbreak the family must be feeling.
I have talked to all in my area which is very close to where she went missing. I so hope they find her soon. The heartbreak the family must be feeling.
Kristi Darling,
I am so shocked to hear this news, even though I do not know Mary or her family I will hurry home now and start praying for her safe return. It is good that you can offer assistance and prayers at this time.I will post on FB….
Real life is tough…we must have faith.
xoxo
Mom
Kristi Darling,
I am so shocked to hear this news, even though I do not know Mary or her family I will hurry home now and start praying for her safe return. It is good that you can offer assistance and prayers at this time.I will post on FB….
Real life is tough…we must have faith.
xoxo
Mom
I live in Tucson, AZ. I do lots of hiking in the mtns and deserts. Will be on the alert for Mary Glen. Have hope. Sending Light and Prayers really works. Bon courage!
I live in Tucson, AZ. I do lots of hiking in the mtns and deserts. Will be on the alert for Mary Glen. Have hope. Sending Light and Prayers really works. Bon courage!