Missing mom is found ‘severely dehydrated’ after disappearing for a week as ‘ecstatic’ family reunite with her

A MISSING mom-of-two has been miraculously found alive after she vanished almost a week ago.

Melonie Ballenger, 46, mysteriously disappeared on November 4 from her home in Wylie, Texas but is now being reunited with her "ecstatic" family.

The missing mom's mother, Sharon Hardy, told The U.S. Sun, "We've been told she's been found alive. We don't know much else yet.

"I’m excited, I’m ecstatic. But I can't speak on it further at the moment."

The Wylie Police Department later released a statement confirming Melonie has been found and is in "good health" but was taken to hospital with severe dehydration.

The statement read, "At approximately 5:15pm, Melonie was located near Abby Ln and Tyler Trail by a resident.

"She was found to be severely dehydrated but otherwise in good health.

"Melonie is currently being reunited with her family and taken to a hospital for treatment.

"We want to thank everyone who worked day and night trying to find her. Please respect the privacy of the family as they reunite with their loved one."

Authorities also confirmed that investigations remain ongoing but have said there is no evidence of foul play involved.

Melonie was first reported missing after her husband, Daniel, told cops she had left the family home in the middle of the night without a trace.

Daniel said she hadn't taken any personal items, including her phone, credit card, wallet, ID, and car.

She was reportedly not feeling well and stayed home for most of Sunday, family members also told KTVT.

Melonie was also scheduled to have heart surgery in just a few weeks, Daniel revealed.