Haven't Been On Here Much...

[Lori Simmons]

Hello everyone, I haven't been on here hardly any in the last- well, a long time. I had a difficult, and high risk pregnancy this year, that concluded with pneumonia, preeclampsia that went into the HELLP syndrome and the birth of a very healthy 9 lb., 12.5 oz. son (who was born at 38 weeks). We've been somewhat busy since.

Amber got word to us that she was ready to start spreading awareness again, so I have jumped in headfirst to try to all that I can for Amber and Rachel.

[John Quinn]

While we missed you..The main thing is that YOU are alright !! Congratulations on the birth of your son !! Know you are in our prayers and we love you.Do what you can..that's all we ever ask.With Much Love and BIG HUGS...ALWAYS...john

[Lori Simmons]

Thank you. We feel very blessed to have him in our lives. Since the baby is sleeping, I'm trying to catch up on the bring rachel conger home email and blog. Amber's stepmother created a "cause" entitled, Bring Rachel Conger Home, on Facebook, if anyone would like to join the cause, this link should take you to it:

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/394527/42672743?m=71bb3202

[Delilah]

Lori, I believe that God and His timing are perfect.

If it's time to bring Rachel home, He will help us every step of the way. In turn, we will help you, Amber and your family any way we can.

[Maureen]

Congrats on your baby....wow you went through a lot. Let us know how we can help you raise awareness for Rachel.

Maureen

[Lori Simmons]

Maureen, Delilah, and Ava- thank you! Maureen, everything I went through was worth it for this little boy sleeping in his stroller! Delilah, all that I know to do is put it in God's hand and do what he leads me to. I can't go out and search every inch of Henry County, but I can help to spread awareness for Rachel. What gets me is the people who make comments about not knowing that she is still missing, or why haven't we given up. They don't understand that we cannot give up until she is found.

[Delilah]

Lori, my best advice is to ignore those who comment negatively about Rachel, your family, her family and her case. Being in retail management for a very long time, one of my pet peeves is those who focus too much on the "competition." My philosophy has always been if I focus on my customers and doing my job well, I don't have to worry about the competition. My customers will begin to tell all their friends, and so it goes.

There will always be those out there that want to post hateful, ugly things. Please don't address them, ignore them, for you know where the truth lies and the truth will be brought to light for Rachel, no matter what.

[Maureen]

Great advice Delilah! But then the fighting Irish in me never heeds those words ... overwhelming need to set all wrongs right!

Rachel is missing and needs to be found if people don't get that then they are idiots, ignore them or knock them out of the way. Lori you know it's not an option to give up so next time someone says something rude duct tape a flyer to their face. :)

[Sara/Peace4 Co-Founder]

So many congrats on the little one, Lori! It's always so nice to hear from you...thanks for being such a blessing to your Amber!

[Reza Jou]

I am glad that you are OK. Congratulations on the birth of your son!

[Jesse 'Opie' Ross]

That's a big boy, congratulations