NEW YORK — It’s been six months since Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen alive, and her family is still desperate for answers.

“Every day, we wake up and try to be strong and go on — because that’s what our joyful and resilient Mom taught us to do. But make no mistake — our hearts are in ruins,” Savannah Guthrie wrote in an Instagram post shared on Saturday, which also featured a black-and-white photo of her mother.

“There is an ache that cannot be softened. And there is a determination in us that cannot be quenched — to find out what happened to her, so that we can give her the dignity of a proper goodbye — a celebration of her remarkable life that she so deserves,” she continued.

Guthrie, who at 84 years old is barely mobile and suffers from a heart condition, has not been seen or heard from since Jan. 31. She went out to dinner that night with her other daughter, Annie, who later dropped her off at her Tucson home between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m., police said. She was reported missing the following day, after she failed to show up for remote church services as usual.

There have been few breaks in the case other than surveillance video footage authorities said captured a potential suspect, who has been described as “a male, approximately 5’9″ – 5’10,” with an average build.

He was also wearing all black in the video clip, in addition to a 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.

In the wake of Nancy’s disappearance, a local news outlet received a pair of ransom notes, both of which were made public on Friday. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office said the messages feature “distinctive patterns of word choice, syntax, and phraseology” they hope may generate new leads.

“A friend, family member, coworker, classmate or acquaintance may recognize these patterns of expression and possess information that could help identify the individual responsible,” police said.

The first note, sent the day after her disappearance, was addressed to Guthrie and demanded $4 million in bitcoin by the night of Feb. 5. It also noted that Nancy was “safe but scared” and emphasized that she would not be released until the payment had been made.

“We will be holding her for a maximum of 7 days,” it said. “If payment is not received by the last deadline on Monday the 9th at 5 PM, she will be killed. Your mother is aware of this and her life is in your hands. It is in the best interest of everyone to have this completed as soon as possible.”

The second note, sent on Feb. 6, addressed the “Guthrie Family” and claimed that Nancy had died.

“We did not fully grasp the seriousness of her physical condition,” the note read.

“We never intended to hurt her, that was not our intention,” it went on. “She perished shortly after she was taken. We believe it was heart related. She is buried in nature now. Nothing you could have done could have changed the outcome. We want your family to know this and hope you all can find peace. We are truly sorry.”

In light of ransom notes’ release, Guthrie on Saturday once again called on anyone with information in the case to come forward.

“Someone knows something. Someone suspects something. Someone recognizes the writing in the ransom demand notes. Someone has noticed something different, strange, troubling or just unusual — perhaps with someone they deeply love,” she wrote. “Perhaps they are afraid to come forward. Perhaps they are conflicted. Perhaps they are angry or upset for being in this situation. There is a way out — to tell what you know.”

She concluded: “We will never stop looking for answers — and we will never stop looking for the light. We will always be hoping and praying and believing in the best of our world — in spite of circumstance.”

Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is urged to call (800) CALL-FBI or 88-CRIME.

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