A Christmas Long Ago With Morgan & TC…

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Morgan & TC
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE TO YOU…this is my memory of a Christmas long ago.  I know I won’t be able to post a blog tomorrow on Christmas day so I decided to post this one today on Christmas Eve.

This is another happy memory…Morgan & I went down to the ranch to celebrate the Christmas with Morgan’s horse TC.  He LOVED all the attention.  We gave him his Christmas carrots, and lots of brushing, hugs, and kisses.  Morgan loved to place her face against his neck to feel his warmth, and calm.  TC is a very magical horse.

Today and tomorrow are hard days for myself, as well as our whole family, but I try to remember all these magical moments with Morgan, and that keeps me grateful and happy.  Wishing you many magical moments on this very special day.  Wishing for more love, peace and truth in 2016 for all of us.

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THE FIRST DAY OF WINTER IS HERE – DECEMBER 22nd

It’s the first day of winter and I would like to send you all warm wishes today and throughout the rest of the season.  Morgan loved winter, because in Colorado that meant snow…and usually lots of it.

Right after Thanksgiving we would usually purchase a tree permit from the forestry service in order to hike up the mountain in search of a Christmas tree that we would then cut down and bring home to decorate.  That meant sledging through the deep snow, falling down, getting cold and wet, and at the same time laughing, enjoying nature, and drinking lots of hot chocolate.  It was an immense amount of fun and I can still remember it like it was just yesterday.  I miss those adventures, but again, I am extremely grateful that I have those beautiful memories.  Justice for Morgan!

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December 22, 2015 – Missing Morgan

Another day, as we get closer to the end of the year, and wondering why it is taking so long to get an investigation officially open in Morgan’s case…and at the same time knowing the “why.”  It’s just that I understand the “why” is important, I get that, but at the same time it seems so unfair that it is taking this long.

I miss Morgan’s little feet in her ballet shoes, up on her toes (as in the picture below).  I remember being in the kitchen making dinner and she would walk into the kitchen in her ballet shoes, up on her toes, and show me the latest thing she accomplished in ballet.  She was so happy, and she was proud of herself, and always wanted to share with me.  It is times like this morning that I just want to scream out that it is NOT fair!  It is NOT right!

I want Morgan back.  No one had the right to horrifically take her life her against her will – no one!   But they did, and now we are all left with a gigantic hole in our hearts.

We miss you Morgan…justice for Morgan!

Ballet Dancer

How under reported is the problem of stalking, and what can we do about it?

As I write a blog called Morgan’s stalking it should come as no great surprise that I come in contact with victims of stalking – before this I would have never known this was such a hugely under reported crime.  Before Morgan was stalked, and murdered, yes absolutely and very shockingly murdered, Steve and I really did not know very much about stalking.  It was a word that had meaning, but in that far away sense, never to cross our universe.

Now it is different for me, the victims of stalking mean more than I can explain.  I have this drive now that compels me not want what happened to Morgan to happen to anyone else.  Is that such a bad thing?  I will never believe that it is, and I know that the solution starts with the truth.

First comes a change that must happen for all of us.  In a 2009 study by the Bureau of Justice on stalking in the United States, over 60% of stalking victims never reported the crime, I believe that, and suspect that today it is not very different.  Yet that is a number that has to change, drastically.

How does this happen?  Again, with the truth – stalking is a crime under the laws of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the federal government.  Research it and read it, assume your stalker has already done the same.  Also, research the victim’s rights laws in your state, know them and expect them to be upheld.  I have no doubt that our stalker already knew all about the laws he was breaking, how else could he have done it so well?

Next, after you contact law enforcement, ask yourself a simple question.  Are they being reactionary?  Are they reacting to your calls about another stalking incident, or is there a plan of prevention being put in place?  If it is just reaction, don’t be surprised, that is the way law enforcement is taught.  Crime occurs – react.  Until every agency in the country has a protocol to step forward and seek to prevent your stalkers next step, instead of sitting back, and reacting – the stalkers have been given the upper hand.  And, unfortunately for us all, that is the situation that I believe far too many of us are saddled with today.  This is why education, as well as a change in existing protocols needs to be implemented.

Do I think for one second that our detective wanted to see Morgan end up dead, no of course not.  He has children of his own that he loves dearly, he was devastated the day Morgan was found.  For me to be frustrated that he came to our door without any of the right tools, when I thought he had all the answers is to be expected.  No matter what I am ever told, I doubt I will ever, as a mother, fully forgive myself for allowing my daughter to be murdered, and Steve feels exactly the same way.  It does not help, we know this, but if that is how we feel, don’t expect us to let anyone else off easy.

In what may be a very unscientific conclusion, all of the many victims that have contacted me, with the exception of two, feel that they are receiving the cold shoulder from law enforcement.  Do not be surprised if this is how you feel.  Two had their stalkers arrested, after proactively using cameras that were able to snap photographic evidence of their stalker – their LE agencies confronted their stalkers, as they had obvious proof, and the stalkers confessed. This is so wonderful – but trust me it doesn’t always happen like that.

I received some very good counsel from a very wise individual today, and it has helped me very much.  And let me share part of it with you, if you even think you may have a stalker, seek help, early and often.  Because if you keep silent and do not, then it is just you against your stalker, and what more could your stalker ask for?

Please – the time is now – Take Stalking Seriously!

Love Tay Boutique – They are helping Morgan is the most beautiful way!!

This Dress is one of a kind and the Love Tay Boutique is holding an auction.

Morgan’s Benefit Fund will be the recipient of the proceeds, and I must admit I cried when I first saw this.  Lots of people are pulling at me right now, and Steve is doing his best to keep sanity in our life.  A lovely, quiet gesture such as this is so refreshing and I am smiling as I type this announcement.

Morgan is smiling too!!

Morgan Ingram the dress is being auctioned for her cause

Dress from Love Tay Boutique

It is on their FaceBook page –

at Love Tay Boutique,   http://www.facebook.com/lovetayboutique

This dress is called…,”Justice for Morgan”

Recently I have learned of a blog for Morgan Ingram, a 20yr old girl, whom was terrorized by a stalker and murdered. This person horrifically taunted Morgan and her family for 4 months, murdered Morgan and so far has gotten away with it. Steve and Toni Ingram want to bring this person to Justice, along with thousands of followers on Morgan’s blog.

I am auctioning this One of a Kind dress, for Morgan and her family. All proceeds will be sent to Toni and Steve Ingram, to help in any way they see fit. Please “share” this with everyone you know, and support this family in finding Justice. Thank you ♥

http://morganingram.com/wordpress/

This dress is made with coordinating premium designer fabrics. This is a 4T/5T/6T dress/swing top. Measurements are: from top of bodice to hem 23.75″ and front bodice width is 10.50″ (stretches to 27″ around).

Auction bidding starts at $50. The bidding ends at 11:59 pm Sunday 9/9/12. The last person to bid at 11:59pm on Sunday night will be the winner. The winner will be announced 9/10/12. Please bid in $1 increments or higher, you must bid higher than the person who bid before u for your bid to count! Please leave your paypal email with your first bid. Highest bidder WINS and will be invoiced for that amount…GOOD LUCK… ♥