Here is an update for everyone. These are emails that were forwarded to us from Dakota's Mom and Aunt. Both emails are below.

Continue to keep them in your prayers. And pass on his picture on information to anyone you know even out of state� he might be heading to Iowa.



We are not positive on a direction that Dakota would be headed towards. Dakota's best friend thinks he may be heading to Des Moines, Iowa but that is not for certain. That is why we are wanting to get this email spread all over the US because he could be anywhere. He does not have a passport so there is no possibility he could leave the US. Your help is greatly appreciated!!

Here is part of another conversation they had with Tabitha (Dakota's Aunt)...



We have no idea what direction he is heading. Their has been no leads on a direction. Talisha did receive a hangup phone call on Friday and we were able to trace the phone to a payphone at the service station on the turnpike near Towanda, KS. The service station had video surveillance and it has been confirmed (by video) that Dakota did come in and use the phone but he did not make any purchases or fill up with gas. He has not been at school at all since he left. However he has been excused all of this week and also last Friday because he was scheduled to have a tonsillectomy Friday morning.



You know as well as anyone that knows Dakota, that he is a great kid and this is so unlike him. He never voiced his feelings to anyone as far as being afraid about the surgery or anything of that nature, but obviously he had some feelings that everyone was unaware of. He has continued to be an honor student and has all A's and one B, so there has not been a change academically either. That is why this is so concerning to everyone. He is not the typical kid just to get up and take off. Dakota is an avid reader and loves books. So he may be seen at a library or bookstore.



Thanks for your help and please pray for Dakota.



Tabitha Lummus