Just sad today

So I just started crying at my desk.  The longer Hailey Dunn is missing, the more hurt there is.  For those who don't know, I'm from Colorado City.  Small town doesn't begin to describe it.  The whole community is in turmoil.  And that doesn't begin to compare to the fear and hurt of Hailey's family.  I know people are praying, and working hard.  It is so frustrating when we don't see immediate results.
But, this is not what made me cry this morning.  I've been following alot of the comments on the news reports from the local paper and tv stations.  There is such a lack of understanding of the Amber Alert system, the police/sheriff/Texas Ranger's jobs.  There are men and women who aren't sleeping or eating.  They have done nothing but try to find this precious girl.  They have been fighting to get her picture out there.  They have been denied an Amber Alert 3 times.  They have put their lives on hold to search for this one.  And yet, those of us in fear have not united to help or support them.  Instead, we rip them apart for what is beyond their control.  We question what we do not know, and blame them for not knowing it either.  In the middle of our fear and hurt, we have let that take control.
We will not find this little girl by blaming those who are doing everything in their power and a few things that aren't.  We will not find Hailey by blaming the very people who are giving everything to find her.  We give no comfort to her or her family and friends when our hateful (and completely unfounded) words undermine and discourage the people fighting to find her.
As people of faith, we must remember who is in control.  We must find a way to trust in God no matter what is going on around us.  This is incredibly difficult at a time like this.  We cannot understand why this would happen to someone so young.  Many of us may be questioning God, but we must learn to trust Him through our questions.  We have to seek His peace and comfort.  Giving into fear accomplishes nothing good.  There's a reason that terror is a good form of control.  When fear becomes the dominating force in our lives, we will do anything, say anything, give anything, and believe anything.  We must be led by faith and love.
So, in the midst of this horrible and terrifying time, I have one piece of advice.  Let love lead.  Always love.