Good morning.
I missed yesterday's testimony and wasn't able to watch the re-play until late last night (and very early this morning). I'm going on less than two hours of sleep and have the caffeine shakes. I have, however, cleared my calendar until next Wednesday so I won't miss anything until (hopefully) this case is in the jurors hands.
So I apologize for commenting and editorializing on what I know you've all covered thoroughly at this point.
George's tortuous testimony and Baez's grueling questioning was just horrific. After being momentarily duped by Cindy's crying on the stand, I vowed not to give this family one iota of sympathy. But he totally ripped my heart out. His guilt and deep grief over 'failing Caylee' was palpable. I finally feel that someone in this screwed up family has stood up for Caylee. And, at this moment, I'm proud of him. ICA's icy glaring at him, watching her broken father was chilling to the bone. Then when they broke for lunch she was all smiles and congratulatory to her 'team'. Did I really see her wink at Baez?! I simply cannot wrap my mind around this creature - and for that I'm grateful.
It would be a gross understatement to say that I did not care for Dr. Karioth - the self professed 'traumatologist' and her 'magical thinking'. She didn't seem to know the difference between a peer review journal and "The Ladies Home Journal". Her condescending sneer at JA ticked me off and told me all I needed to know about her. I'll concede that my bias is colored by my personal experience, however. After my daughter was killed, I became very familiar with Dr. Elizabeth Kubler Ross and her studies and writings. And I can tell you that she's rolling over in her grave at this woman's testimony. The only thing that she got right, in my humble opinion, is that a mother's bond with her child is NEVER broken. Her story about the dead child and the rain hit close to home for me. I couldn't drive past my child's cemetery at night because it was cold and dark and I felt my daughter was frightened. This defies logic, of course, but to this day, I cannot shake that feeling if I have to pass by at night. I go miles out of my way to avoid it.
JA's cross of Dr. K was stellar. No less than I expected, of course. And I know I'm being redundant in mentioning ICA's 'tears' during her testimony because, of course, they were for her. The 'tears' she couldn't muster for her own broken father. The father that SHE alone is responsible for the condition he's in today and will be for the rest of his life.
The highlight of the day for me was when LDB told Yuri that he would always be subject to recall.
I've got a fresh pot of coffee to get me through the day. I'm praying that ICA takes the stand.
I'm sorry for the length of this post. I had a lot to get off my chest after yesterday's testimony.
Love and peace to all - and especially to you, little Caylee. :blowkiss: