www.findjenniferkesse.com

Four years ago today, January 24, 2006, my friend and sorority sister Jennifer Kesse was abducted.  Within hours of not arriving at work that day, Jenn's family realized something was wrong.  Phone calls to Jenn went unanswered.  Police were notified, signs were made and by 4:00 p.m., the search had officially begun.  It has not ended. 

Four birthdays and four Christmases have gone by and Jenn's family is still without answers.  They go to bed each night not knowing what has happened to their daughter, their sister, their best friend.  They wonder if they'll ever see her again.  But someone knows.  Someone knows what happened to Jenn that day.  And I hope every day that someone will find the courage to come forward and give Jenn's family the answers they so desperately need and want. 

Despite the passage of four years, Jenn's case is active and Orlando police continue to receive tips and follow leads.  Hope remains for the miracle of her safe return.  A new reward of $1,000,000.00 has been posted for Jenn's SAFE RETURN. 

Awareness is key to bringing Jenn home.  Please take a minute to visit the website dedicated to the search for Jenn - http://www.findjenniferkesse.com/

I share this story primarily to spread awareness about Jenn's abduction and to aid in the search.  But also as a reminder for us all.  We all think "It won't happen to me or someone I know" or "This couldn't happen in my neighborhood."  But it can. 

While you can't live your life in fear, you can take precautions for your own safey.  Lock your doors, be aware of your surroundings, and ask someone to walk you to your car in the dark.  Don't run alone at night or sit alone in a parked car and always approach your car or door with keys ready.  Make sure people are aware of your routine so that they know if something has gone wrong.  These are small steps you can take every day to keep yourself safe.  More can be found here.  Jenn is smart and took many, if not all, of these same precautions.  While they didn't prevent her abduction, they could protect another woman from harm.