Morgan’s shelves by her bed with some of her favorite things
Morgan texts Steve and I in the morning from school, “Don’t forget to track your calories!!!” She has instituted serious food changes in the house and in what amounts to Morgan’s ‘boot camp’ she has installed calorie counters on both our phones and is going to slowly bring us around to a much better diet. We welcome the help because with all of the distractions and stress we are certainly not in the best shape of our lives.
I answered her at 4 pm, “Did it.” I also said there is a big storm forecast to blow in so I wanted her to reschedule a trip to Denver with two dance partners for new toe shoes. I also asked her if it was raining where she was and Morgan answered, “Oh yeah.” I told her “Here too – not fit for man nor beast out there.” Morgan sent me back the image of a heart. I sent her back six horses running and she said “Haha horses?” I told her “You got – horses running from the storm.” Morgan finished “Hahahahaha I didn’t get that.”
She was out for a while still, so Steve and I went shopping. I texted Morgan at 7:30 pm as we were getting in the car, “Got you beautiful Adidas yoga pants xs and warm blue sweat pants xs” Morgan of course said, “You’re the best.” I told her no doubt, and that we would let her know when we got home. Morgan wanted to spend the night at a friend’s house. I told her it was fine and wondered what time she would be home in the morning. She was thinking early, so now we could hope for a quiet evening. Steve was wishing there was some way we could fool him into thinking Morgan had come home, we had tried having our daughter-in-law try to wear Morgan’s coat and drive out, come back and see what happened. Just the thought of it was too much for her, she was too frightened, and that plan was dead.
The night was quiet without Morgan coming home. No Morgan, no stalker this time.
Today it is October 2, 2012 – And it is the same – no Morgan no stalker – or is that really true? It is not true – the stalker(s) focused on us after we moved – the sheriffs knew where our new house was located and not long after so did the stalker(s). But that still won’t stop us.
We work on Morgan’s case and try to make plans that mean something to us. We have plans to take a trip to see our children and grandchildren soon. That will be very nice – can’t wait for all those cuddles! Through our daily pain we really try to think positive and loving thoughts…it’s not easy, but we put on a smile for everyone around us.
Click here to read about the 65th day of Morgan’s stalking https://morgansstalking.com/?p=1561
I’m still here, still reading your blogs. <3 I hope you and Steve get tons of hugs and kisses and sunshine and love!
Oh Annie I miss you – thanks for still being here.
Hi Toni
I am another Australian who is reading your blog, so word of Morgan’s story is spreading quickly not only around the USA but worldwide. I wanted to let you know that you are an inspiration. The strength you and Steve have shown is incredible and i know that your family will get justice for Morgan. Morgan was very lucky to have you and Steve, i am sure that is why she chose you both as her parents. Parents who will stop at nothing to ensure justice is served and that the person/persons responsible for this vicious and disgusting crime are caught. Parents who will fight the very authorities who are meant to help and protect you by bringing change to the laws to ensure this doesn’t happen to another family and we are lucky as readers and supporters to have Morgan brought into our lives.
Never forget that there is a huge amount of support for you and your family and we will not stop until justice has been served.
Sending you lots of love and hugs.
Bluebird – thank you for the support from Austrailia…bluebirds were always special in our family and we appreciate you being here for us.
I am reading that book that you suggested, the Sociopath Next Door. Even though I don’t know Morgan, I know that a sociopath would be intimidated by her. Her love of life, her confidence, her refusal to live by his rules, her deep and unwavering love for others…something that a sociopath cannot fathom and hates because he could never be like her. She truly was an angel with a message. I plan on having a Mass said in my Church in her name, because she has moved me so. I tell everyone to read her story, and I hope that you find justice for her. Team Morgan!
Katie that is so kind of you to have Morgan’s name brought up in Mass for prayers…she went to a Catholic school from age 7 till age 11 and loved it. It was a great school and taught her how to low to learn and to research all on her own which she continued to do until the day she died…she loved teaching herself things she had not yet been taught, she loved reading constantly, and she loved teaching others things she learned. She attributed that to her early days in Catholic school.
I’ve never commented before, but I wanted to let you know that I await your update every single day, and I’m always sending positive thoughts and love your way. Thank you for finding the strength to do this, I’m truly amazed.
Shelly – that warms my heart and gives me even more reason to keep going. Thank you.
I read this blog regularly and tonight at the gym found this article -http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/people/predator-in-the-ranks-inside-a-real-life-ncis-murder-case/ (which the abduction happened 4 blocks from the gym). I came home to the police doing a stakeout at a new condo construction site behind my place. I asked the cops what was going on and he said everything is fine m’am we’re just checking out the site. Sure, at 1130 at night on a very foggy evening – 4 patrol cars, two officers with flashlights on the top floor and two that I can see staking out the perimeter. I’m sure there was NOTHING going on. I will be sleeping with my windows closed this evening.
I don’t get it – why don’t some LE agencies understand that the more people know about something going on in their neighborhood the more intel they will obtain and the safer people will be?
Maybe because they just don’t want to change – it all comes from the top. I’m sure the officers out on the streets would appreciate the help.
I am so sorry for you lost. I couldn’t even imagine what you and your family have gone through you are in my thoughts and prayers. I do have one question and I hope it does not offend you and if I do I am sorry. I saw this post on Facebook so I assume anyone can read it? This man that seemed to be stalking you whole family it seems? Seemed to be getting a thrill from it? Seemed he liked he had that power over you guys. Don’t you think he loves reading this about him and what he has done? I hope he is caught and goes away forever and your memories are of your daughter and not of that coward that hides in the dark.
Don’t worry – I do believe he is reading this blog as well as his whole family, but I also know this blog is doing more good for others and I will not allow him to stop that. He will be caught – I do believe that today, and all those that have been covering for him and the others that have also been involved will be caught as well – it’s just a matter of time now.
These people can not in anyway shape or form keep us from having our wonderful memories of our daughter on a daily basis – we talk about her every day. I wish we didn’t also have to think about all this ugliness but in order to stop them from doing this again to another innocent family we have to unfortunately revisit the ugliness.
( = love & light! = )
Thanks we needed it again today!
I hope I didn’t offend you I could not even imagine what you have been through. You and your family in my thoughts and prayers daily. Someday these people that have done this to your family will pay for it one way or another. Stay strong and keep fighting.
On the quiet nights was k’s car there? Was it there every time there was activity besides this once?
To honestly answer that question I would have to review my entire timeline and unfortunately right now I just don’t have the time but it will all be put in a time package for everyone at one point.
Hi Toni and Steve, after reading about the websites Morgan had been apart of I looked for them and found this quote. Steve will probably know if it’s indeed written by your Morgan. If it is, I thought he would like to have the quote. It’s poignant.
“I find the theory (or what I gather of it) fascinating. When I was young my father played thumb war with me and we used to discuss what you could learn from a person and human behavior based off of their actions and reactions. As I got older I grew into using rock, paper, sciccors with my friends. It’s unbelievable what one can observe with such a simple playing field.”
http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-01/len-fisher-talks-about-game-theory
There’s no need to post this comment on the blog, if you don’t want. It’s for you guys. Take care!
It sounds like Morgan – thanks!
I have a question. If y’all knew you had a stalker, why did y’all leave the windows open at night? I would have had my house in lockdown.
Our house was in lockdown – it was hot and we only had the windows open when we were up and in the house – never after we were asleep and never more that a few inches…luckily we had the really good crank out windows that are hard to break in through and they were always shut and locked when we went to bed or left the house.
I have been reading your blog and am truly sorry for your loss
I have 3 kids and my oldest daugther is around Morgan’s age, I can’t even begin to imagine what you went thru/are going thru. Was the person you suspect (for good reason)ever confronted by anyone (LE,yourselves,friends etc)
He was confronted and interviewed by LE multiple times as well as his place of business. As for us confronting him no we did not – we have looked at each other but what would be the point he would just lie to us too and laugh. We are not the kind of people that threaten we don’t see the point in threatening.