Lost

It's hard to explain what becoming a mother does to a person; the way it expands and connects one to other mothers, other children. There're certain signs of motherhood women recognize in each other. The moms sway in grocery store lines long after their children are no longer babies in their arms. All the moms in a public place will turn to the source of a child's cry. Other mothers will offer their seats to pregnant women, their place in the dreaded public bathroom line.

And sometimes all we can do for each other and each other's children is send love and hope and faith.

Sarah, the thirteen-year-old daughter of a mom I know on-line, has been missing since Friday.

Please keep her in your thoughts.