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Claire
Alex’s guess that today would be a circus proved to be the understatement of the year. Between the police, our families, and concerned townspeople stopping by to visit and ask questions, I was physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted before 10 a.m.
I wanted everyone to just go away and let me spend some quality time alone with my husband, daughter, and dog, but it seemed that I was suddenly the hottest commodity around. Everyone wanted to talk to me and get a first-hand account of what had happened. After spending a year in practical solitude, their attention was beyond overwhelming.
Hannah’s delight over seeing me again was the one bright spot in my otherwise failed attempt at a triumphant return home. Several times, I caught the sweet cherub staring up at me as if she
