NOTICE: Sadly I have had to make a decision that was entirely preventable today, a decision where comments have had to be temporarily disabled from this page and going forward you will no longer be able to comment on any posts — past or present.

I see for the most part so much kindness and love for Lilly, for Jack, for their family and the people behind the scenes trying to bring them home. However, today we were hit with so much negativity and horrible remarks made about people who I know are working tirelessly. All they want is to bring Lilly and Jack home, I hope that is why you are here too.

I will again state NO ONE in this page and no one in the group ‘’Lilly and Jack  Updates. Lets bring them home’’ are making any form of income or profit from Lilly and Jack’s disappearance. The GoFundMe shared is not mandatory and you can choose not to donate. Same as the bracelets and other items, these are not mandatory. Everything being done is simply to raise VITAL awareness with the aim to help bring them home. I will ask again, kindness.

In an age where social media serves as both a powerful tool and a battleground of public opinion, it’s heartbreaking to see its purpose being twisted in times of crisis. The recent decision to disable comments on the page dedicated to Lilly and Jack’s disappearance was not made lightly. It came after a wave of unjust criticism and negativity was directed toward those dedicating their time, energy, and emotions to finding these two missing children. This was a choice made with reluctance but also with a profound sense of responsibility—to protect the integrity of the mission, safeguard the mental well-being of the volunteers, and to keep the focus where it should be: bringing Lilly and Jack home.

The internet can be a place of great support and compassion. For weeks, we’ve witnessed overwhelming displays of empathy and love from thousands of strangers, all united under one cause. The shared anguish, the hope, the prayers—these have carried the families and search teams through unimaginably difficult days. But amidst that light, there is always the threat of darkness: unkind words, cruel accusations, and baseless judgments hurled from the shadows of anonymity. The individuals behind these messages may not realize the weight of their words, or perhaps they do—and choose to inflict pain anyway. Regardless of their intent, the impact is the same: it distracts from the goal, and worse, it hurts real people working under unimaginable pressure.

No one involved in the search for Lilly and Jack is benefiting in any material or financial way. There are no salaries, no profits, no hidden motives. Every action taken—from the sleepless nights spent organizing search parties, to the endless hours managing social media pages, to the coordination with law enforcement and volunteers—is rooted in genuine care and determination. People have come together not for recognition or reward, but because they believe no child should ever be left unfound. They believe in community. They believe in hope.

Unfortunately, social media often fosters a climate where suspicion can breed unchecked. The presence of a GoFundMe page, the sale of bracelets, or the distribution of awareness items are not indicators of exploitation. They are tools—nothing more. Fundraising, when handled transparently and ethically, can be essential. Search efforts often require resources: printing flyers, travel costs for volunteers, technology for communications, and sometimes even funds to keep a search running when official support is limited. The bracelets and items sold are not a business. They are symbols of solidarity, and their purchase is entirely optional. No one is obligated to donate or participate financially in any way. The choice is always yours.

The spread of false narratives, however, threatens to dismantle everything that has been carefully and lovingly built. Doubts cast by a few can create ripples of mistrust that affect many. They discourage new volunteers from stepping forward. They cast shadows over the work of dedicated teams. And they hurt the families at the center of this tragedy—families who are already navigating a nightmare they never imagined. To accuse them or their supporters of profiting from grief is not just wrong; it is cruel.

We must remember that behind every post, every update, and every plea for help is a person—a mother, a father, a friend, a stranger who cares. The moderators of these pages are not professionals. They are not immune to pain or fatigue. They carry the burden of maintaining order, answering questions, correcting misinformation, and offering comfort—all while often managing their own heartbreak. They give more than most people ever see, and they do so without asking for anything in return. What they need now, more than ever, is kindness.

This journey to bring Lilly and Jack home is not a short one, nor is it easy. The road is filled with dead ends, false leads, and emotional tolls. But it is also paved with incredible moments of human connection. It is in the strangers who travel miles to join a search party. It is in the children who draw posters, the parents who organize candlelight vigils, the countless people who share a post with the hope that someone, somewhere, knows something. These moments remind us that good still outweighs bad, and that love still triumphs over hate.

Silencing comments is not about censorship. It is about creating a space where the focus remains on the mission, where information is accurate, and where respect is upheld. This does not mean that voices are being shut out. If anything, it is an invitation to speak more thoughtfully, to engage in real-world actions rather than online criticisms. There are still many ways to help, and your voice still matters—especially when it is used constructively.

We urge everyone who follows this case to remember why you are here. You came because you care about Lilly and Jack. You came because their disappearance touched something inside of you—a sense of justice, of empathy, of shared humanity. Let that be your guide. Let kindness lead your comments, your actions, your contributions. Whether you pray, donate, volunteer, or simply share a post, do so with love.

This moment requires more than just curiosity. It requires compassion. It requires a willingness to uplift rather than tear down. Every time someone chooses to be kind, to give grace, to refrain from judgment, we move one step closer to making the world a better place—not just for Lilly and Jack, but for all those who might find themselves in similar situations.

In the end, the most powerful tool we have isn’t a hashtag or a platform—it’s our humanity. When we use it well, when we treat one another with dignity, we become part of something bigger than ourselves. We become the hope that Lilly and Jack need. We become the light that guides them home.

Let us continue, together, with kindness at the core of everything we do. Let our legacy not be one of division, but of unity. And most importantly, let us never forget why we are here. For Lilly. For Jack. For hope. For love.