The snowfall is beautiful but still disturbing – melancholy. Wonder if Morgan is cold – is snow falling on her face – or is her face covered by leaves in a shallow grave being hidden by the snow. I glance out the window and see the crimson blaze of a cardinal at the bird feeder – my heart leaps for a second at the beauty – then I think its feathers look like blood in the snow. Is that what Morgan’s blood looks like in the snow? See how the pitfalls are everywhere – even at the bird feeder.
I try very hard to remain positive and hopeful to see Morgan coming home. I envision our reunion – feel her body as I hug her tightly. I imagine Dan’s delight as we put her in the car to bring her back home. At times, I can see it so clearly it almost feels real. Other times I consider that Morgan might be loaded on a gurney – not our car and brought back to Roanoke – not to our home but to the Medical Examiners Lab here.
I pray that is not the end to this crisis. Morgan 2 4 1
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I am in tears now. Since I see your blog, I posted a picture of her in my blog and pray everyday for her. From the bottom of my heart, I hope that GOD protects her everyday and returned Morgan to you soon.
I’m sitting at my desk in tears. Things like this shouldn’t happen to bad people, let alone to amazing people. You are amazing people. I don’t have to know you to know that about you. I didn’t know Morgan, but I’m a Hokie, and that makes her – and you – family. “Enter Sandman” came on my iPod a few minutes ago, which made me think of her two fold. I check your website and the news all the time for information about her, and to read your blogs. You’re in despair, understandably, but please don’t lose hope. You have been so hopeful, and she needs that hope. I pray for you all multiple times a day, and I hope God can help you find peace until she comes home.
Love.
I would like to suggest to the family, a true psychic, that could help you find your daughter. She lives in the Charlottesville area.
Her name is Noreen Renier.
Her website:
http://www.noreenrenier.com/
Hope you will consider contacting her. I’ve seen what she can do,and the cases she’s helped solve.
Think of the bird as frail, but living and surviving even in the bitter cold of the snow. Think of Morgan surviving somewhere.
If you must fear the worst for Morgan, remember her body would only be just that. She would not feel cold or pain. Everything that is wonderful about Morgan would be in heaven. Where she is warm, with Jesus, and where she can help comfort you, your husband, and the rest of your family and friends, in your most hopeless hours.
Regardless of where she is…hang on to to her spirit…it will see you through.
Praying for Morgan and your family every day.
2 4 1..We are praying for Morgan’s safe return! God IS good.
Ohhh how i wish i could take your pain away.. Find her bring her to you. I keep you in my prayers your family. Wish i could hug you tight.. Don’t give up yet.. Keep your hope alive, Kat was so right. I check this site more than once a day always. Looking hoping there is news. I hope the police are keeping you more informed than the news we seem to get. I hope they are searching and searching. HUGS to you and your family ..
We must never give up hope-miracles happen all around us, every day. I will continue to keep Morgan and family in my prayers.
Oh Gil! My heart goes out to your family and to Morgan! No one knows how you feel but you and God so I am not going to act like I do. I pray you all find peace soon and that Morgan is safely returned to Dan and your arms! I hope and pray to hear some good news soon! Stay strong Gil, Morgan needs that!!
God Bless,
Samantha
I have been following the updates on Morgan and praying for you and your family. My cousin went to school with Morgan and that is how I initially became informed of her disappearance. I can’t imagine the pain you live through every day. I hope that Morgan will be found and you will be reunited with her. Keep the faith and look to the Lord. He’s your strength. God Bless you all.
Raw emotions read as ancient as time – linear but for the frozen hopelessness of grief.
The simple sight of a cardinal ‘in song’, this is my hope for you and all who find themselves here.
May Morgan find her way. 2 4 1
I pray there will be news about Morgan. My heart goes out to you and your family.
I think the three friends who went along that night to the concert should be questioned again and again, as should the man she texted that evening, according to the report written by Dan Harrington, along with the four basketball players. Someone knows something they are not communicating to the police. And why didn’t she have the keys to take her own car home or to come back to pick up her friends in the concert. The truth has not been communicated here by these people. Why would they drive Morgan’s car home and not communicate to you that she was missing?
Thoughts no mother should ever have to ponder….My heart is with you.I would help you carry your burden if it were at all possible.
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I can not imagine…..one minute hoping for the best, then next minute fearing the worst. Please know I am praying for the best….everyday.
God bless your whole family, I realize I can’t bring your daughter home to you, but if I could I would! Don’t ever give up hope!
Gil, your words brought tears to my eyes. The person responsible for this needs to at least grant you some closure. I have felt all along that Morgan would come home. The wait is excruciating for you and your family I know. I saw two cardinals yesterday up here in Michigan. Maybe it was Morgan’s way of communicating to us somehow.
As a mom of a daughter Morgan’s age, in a school right out side of Roanoke, going for the same degree as Morgan, and fond of concerts, I hope Morgan comes home soon. While looking for a new apartment for my daughter, Morgan’s missing has made us so much more aware and concerned about location and safety. I hope you and your family gets good news soon. I would join searches, but I live out of state. 241
Dearest Gil:
My heart continues to break in a thousand pieces for you and your family. I feel your pain, and share in your sadness. My prayers are continuous for Morgan, and all of you. I know it has to be beyond difficult, not understanding the trials and tribulations of this magnitude, and how the pain manifests, and grows beyond measure; but please hold on to hope & faith, and never allow anyone, or even time, to take that away from you. God is merciful, and He is just. Put your total and complete trust in Him, and know that He is with you.
Also, please know that we are all here for you, at anytime you need someone to talk with, or just an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on… know that we are truly compassionate and that we care. Most of all, know that we are not giving up on Morgan, and we will not stop looking for her until she is found.
I am praying for your comfort, strength and peace.
Love in Christ,
Elesa
Know that I am constantly praying for Morgan’s return home. That I pray daily, numerous times for your joyous reunion. I will not quit. Please stay strong Gil. You are an amazing woman, and we look up to you. Your strength has given many the courage to keep on, no-one is giving up, because you will not quit. And we will not quit. Keep faith, hope and love alive, they always prevail! Much love.
I was gone for a while to visit family in Florida, but never once forgot Morgan or the Harrington family. In fact, as the plane flew over Virginia, I thought of you all and said a prayer.
I am not giving up on Morgan. She will be found. But until then, we here stand for you and offer prayers and comfort. You are in no way alone or forgotten. 2 4 1
Dearest Mr. Harrington,
Your blog has brought tears to my eyes. I live in Texas and am 48, a mother of a 10 and 11 year old. I think of, and pray for Morgan daily. I dont know any of you, but I think of you daily and my heart aches for you. I love cardinals and now will think of you and Morgan even more, when I see them flitting about. A cardinal is free and happy, nothing holding it down, the sky is its home, the winds are its wings..Please know that we all know that this pain you are feeling must be unbearable…and if we could, we would all wrap our arms around you and your family to help comfort you. Thinking of you and your family. Lisa