I started a thread a couple of days ago about the elderly lady that went missing. Before I go to bed and get some much needed rest I have some thoughts for everyone. First of all this lady is missing because she took a trip to the woods to pick some muscadines (sp??). Her truck slipped off the side of an old logging road and got stuck. She apparantly got out of the truck and took off on foot. I don't know about you guys, but I have family members who love to go out in the woods and pick muscadines, berries, plums, etc., We shouldn't stop them from enjoying these things (heck, I hope I live long enough to be out picking blackberries at 83). But we should be remiding them of some safety precautions.
First, don't go by yourself and let someone know where you are heading and what time you will be back.
Second, If you do get stuck/lost STAY BY THE TRUCK or STAY ON THE ROAD. Somebody will find you if you stay on the beaten path, it may take a day or so but if you stay put you can arrange shelter (truck cab, lean to , etc.).
Sorry about the run on sentences (I am tired!!) and sorry about sounding really preachy but it almost broke my heart seeing this lady's 82 year old sister at the staging area wanting to walk down a bluff and look for her sister.
Thanks everyone for the prayers and God Bless.