BOISE -- The family of Laura Silsby issued a statement to the media late Monday night.
The family has kept their silence for almost one week.
Here is the full statement:
"We are the family of Laura Silsby – her sister, brother, mother, father, children and her many, many friends. Laura means the world to us and not a minute goes by that she is not in our thoughts. We are desperately afraid for her safety and we constantly pray for her return.
We want the world to know that Laura is a good, caring, and loving human being. We know that her deepest desire is to help – never to harm – the children whose lives were turned upside down by the earthquake in Haiti.
We want to thank the many people around the world who have reached out to us to express their concern for Laura and the other volunteers, and who have kept her and us in their prayers. We may never be able to repay your overwhelming outpouring of support, but we will be eternally grateful to all of you. We know you will join us in continuing to pray for the safe return of all the volunteers."
The family of Laura Silsby, Idaho
