Savannah Guthrie is managing her professional responsibilities at NBC's Today show while her mother remains missing more than four months after her disappearance. The 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home in the Tucson, Arizona area, and authorities believe she was abducted.

When filling in for Sheinelle Jones on the fourth hour of Today, Guthrie opened up to co-host Jenna Bush Hager about the emotional toll of returning to work during this difficult time. "I can't really even look at you every day without crying," Guthrie said. The anchor has acknowledged that the transition back to her job has been challenging, but she remains committed to continuing her work while the search for her mother continues.

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has uncovered several pieces of evidence. Authorities discovered drops of blood on the porch of her home, along with DNA recovered from a glove found approximately 2 miles away. Investigators initially believed the glove might belong to a suspect seen in surveillance footage from the night of the disappearance, but the item was later determined to have belonged to a restaurant worker and was ruled out as evidence.

Law enforcement continues searching for a suspect described as a man between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The FBI has contributed a $100,000 reward for conclusive information, while Guthrie's family has offered $1 million for any leads that result in locating Nancy Guthrie. No arrests have been made in the case.

Savannah Guthrie has utilized her national platform to maintain awareness of her mother's case. In March, during a tearful interview with co-host Hoda Kotb, she described the anguish of her situation. "Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. It is unbearable," Guthrie said. She continued, "I wake up every night in the middle of the night, every night. In the darkness, I imagine her terror. And it is unthinkable, but those thoughts demand to be thought. And I will not hide my face. But she needs to come home now."

Before returning to the Today show in April, Guthrie expressed uncertainty about whether she could manage working again. "I don't know if I can do it. I don't know if I'll belong any more, but I would like to try," she said.

When she did return, Guthrie greeted viewers with "It's good to be home. Ready or not, let's do the news." She was welcomed by dozens of fans gathered outside NBC's studio at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. During her return, Guthrie expressed gratitude for the support her family has received. "You guys have been so beautiful. I've received so many letters, so much kindness to me and my whole family. We feel it. We feel your prayers. So, thank you so much," she said.