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Sarah Rose
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Please continue to pray for Raphael. Thank you for all those who are already doing so. My parents are still in the state where Raphael works with his brother, Rudy. My parents have still not been able to find or talk to Raphael. As a preveiw for any who didn't read my last prayer request, before going to the state where they are now, my parents and I called Rudy several times to try to get a hold of Raphael but he responded to our concern with abuse and hurassment. My parents have tried to get the sheriff to help but it has not helped. 1)We are not related to Raphael so we can't file a missing person's report. 2)The sheriff got a phone number from Rudy that Rudy says is Raphael's. When called, "Raphael" said he was ok but didn't want to talk to us. It could be that I am naive or paranoid but that does not sound like the man who only a couple months ago said he would be faithful to his friends unless they showed they didn't have the determination to remain friends. I have a feeling that there is something very wrong going on. I called Raphael a every night a solid month after I hadn't heard from him in two weeks. Then, I kept calling his family and friends for another month. Neither his family, friends, or I have heard anything from him directly in two months, everything is said second person. The only ones who have had contact with Raphael are his brother, sister-in-law, and young nephew. My parents and I, sadly, seem to be the only ones concerned about this. Rudy has had several violant confrontations with Raphael in the past. Rudy's temper can be set off by the smallest and random of things. I have a concern that Raphael is being hidden by Rudy. I just don't know why. Yes, I may be immensly paranoid. However, I love Raphael, and I want to know he is safe. If possible, it would be great to be able to bring him home to West Virginia where he will be safe from the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual abuse from his family and have a place where he can heal and become the best he can be for God. However, if that is not possible, I would at least like to know Raphael is safe from Raphael's own mouth. Mom and Dad are looking into hiring a private investigator to find Raphael so we can talk to him. It doesn't feel right that Raphael wouldn't call (which is completely against his nature, he is a very, honorable, honest, christian, gentleman) and then have Rudy say he is alright while at the same time not telling us where he is or how to get a hold of him and being abusive to my parents and I, and threatening us. Something isn't right. My parents and I wont stop until we find out what it is. However, please pray we find Raphael soon and that he is still alive and well. I really appreciate your prayers, please keep praying.
