How many times a day do you come across a social media post about a missing person? Do you take the time to read about the individual, where they were last seen, how long they have been missing, and examine their picture? Or do you simply scroll past without a second thought? Unless you have been personally affected by such a situation, you might not give it much consideration. We have become so desensitized and caught up in our troubles that we rarely see or empathize with those around us. Across our area many families are grappling with the gut-wrenching reality of having a missing loved one. Each case leaves a ripple of emotional turmoil and unanswered questions reverberating through households and communities. As days stretch into months and sometimes years, the search for answers becomes a daunting journey filled with hope, heartbreak and resilience. Missouri sees hundreds of missing persons reports filed each year. These cases range from children who have disappeared without a…