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Yes you are correct, sometimes one word CAN make a huge differance.
I posted something like this in the last thread:
When I first heard about this today I was taken aback at the thought. I thought why, what don't Cindy and George get? BUT then I thought about it more. In that funeral home is their little princess. She is just as beautiful today as she was on June 15th. They see the love of their life. They don't see just bones. They see her smile, her beautiful eyes, her hands which they used to hold, she is still their Caylee. IMO, they had a love for her that is beyond explanation. The kind of love that never ends. She is their princess and Princess Caylee will now be able to look like one through eternity.......
I agree with the token of love part. But, shouldn't that token be something that the deceased person loved/treasured? Is it really
necessary to go to a jewelry store? Even if it was a heart or cross wouldn't it have more meaning if it was either hers or a family members?
It should be whatever the FAMILY wants to put in there. I for the life of me cannot wrap my brain around WHY people are bashing them for wanting to buy something special to put in their granddaughters COFFIN.
I quoted you, because you pondered why they would "buy" something rather then put something in her coffin that was special to her. First we don't KNOW he was to buy something. He could have been asked to get some jewelery of hers for all we know.I have no idea why my message was quoted since I did not do any bashing.
I agree with the token of love part. But, shouldn't that token be something that the deceased person loved/treasured? Is it really
necessary to go to a jewelry store? Even if it was a heart or cross wouldn't it have more meaning if it was either hers or a family members?
JBean - respectfully...This has to be a nasty rumor or something. Caylee's remains are bones. What is the point of jewellery? The only realistic answers are bizarre and distasteful to say the least. Earrings - not possible. Necklace - not possible. Bracelet - not possible.
Jewellery??? Maybe she asked him to pick out a cross to put to rest with her remains? That's possible and realistic. Perhaps, one of her favorite charms or something that she liked to wear...OK...But the title of this thread invites negative comments if in fact, this is what happened.
I can't comment here on the subject matter except to say that I think that this is a nasty rumour or information that has been taken out of context.
IMO - Not worthy of a thread until confirmed.
maybe cindy honestly thought that it would give george something to do to make him feel better, make him feel like he was doing something nice for caylee.
i don't see anything morbid or malicious on cindy's part at all.
THANK YOU Sundance!!! When I got home from work and was reading this thread I was angry that people were posting such negative comments. I had started typing a reply, but, finally just walked away from the computer. What you have posted is EXACTLY what I was posting. I believe Caylee loved to play dress up and her grandparents adored this about her, yes, I remembered the pics we saw of her playing dress up, like most 2 and a half year old girls. I honestly believe this was the "jewelry" Cindy was talking about.
These grandparents have acted out of fear and sadness. After watching Cindy & George in the interview just released, they are obviously very, very upset. It broke my heart to hear Cindy crying. I will just get off my soapbox, but, will say I am very, very glad that Tricia is putting the negative comments about this particular part of a sad story to rest.
Picking out some of the necklaces, bracelets and rings that Caylee especially loved...think about that little girl so smug and looking so very adorable. Of COURSE a loving grandparent might be comforted by the thought of Caylee being with pretty things she was crazy about.
My oldest brother drowned 2 years ago, and at the funeral home during the visitation I put a disposable Bic lighter in his front shirt pocket under his suit coat.
Though it may have appeared silly to some, my brother was someone who was always saying "Let me get a light from you". Even though he carried a Zippo lighter forever, it always seemed to be out of lighter fluid, or need a new flint or something. I used to laugh at him about it all the time.
My point is that the lighter meant little or nothing to anyone but me, but for some strange reason it made me feel better to have done it.
Not unlike the American Indians who long ago used to put their friends' and relatives' weapons with them so they would have them in the next world, I wanted my brother to have a lighter with him.
The article sounds to me like Cindy wanted George to pick out something for Caylee in this same manner. I did not take it to mean that she wanted him to BUY some jewelry, or that she wanted some jewelry to WEAR at the funeral, but to CHOOSE something to put with Caylee.
We have all seen the photos of little Caylee with beads and necklaces and the like draped around her neck, with hats and sunglasses . . . I think that she, like all little girls, liked to wear jewelry, and this is just one of the scores of details that you try to remember during times of loss. So that you don't have to think when it's over "Oh, I wish I had remembered to do this, or oh I meant to do that. . "
I have enormous empathy for Cindy and George both during this time, and especially for George - I told my friend months ago that I thought George would be the one to crack under the pressure once they had to face the fact Caylee was gone forever.
I say this is a time to be gentle and kind, and all be thankful that we are not in their shoes. I think this is certainly a time to adhere to the "Do unto others" rule.
Just my opinion of course, but I say the Anthonys should be allowed to grieve and try to cope with the loss of Caylee (AND of Casey) in peace, and I for one will not engage in suppositions and slams about what Cindy may or may not have been thinking of when she asked George to do that.
Another thing I thought of after reading the report is maybe he didn't get the job he was applying for and that may have been the proverbial straw for him.
I will keep him in my prayers, and ask that he be given peace within himself in his grief.
You guys be good to one another - remember, Caylee is watching.
Sundance
:clap::clap::clap: You've summed up my thoughts and feelings very eloquently.
Beautiful post that bears repeating.
My Mom always had a tissue tucked in her hand. At the funeral home when I saw her, I put a tissue in her hand for her. I took alot of comfort from doing that.
I pray for George, Cindy and Lee. I pray that their heartache will ease and they may find some peace in their lives eventually. :rose:
My oldest brother drowned 2 years ago, and at the funeral home during the visitation I put a disposable Bic lighter in his front shirt pocket under his suit coat.
Though it may have appeared silly to some, my brother was someone who was always saying "Let me get a light from you". Even though he carried a Zippo lighter forever, it always seemed to be out of lighter fluid, or need a new flint or something. I used to laugh at him about it all the time.
My point is that the lighter meant little or nothing to anyone but me, but for some strange reason it made me feel better to have done it.
Not unlike the American Indians who long ago used to put their friends' and relatives' weapons with them so they would have them in the next world, I wanted my brother to have a lighter with him.
The article sounds to me like Cindy wanted George to pick out something for Caylee in this same manner. I did not take it to mean that she wanted him to BUY some jewelry, or that she wanted some jewelry to WEAR at the funeral, but to CHOOSE something to put with Caylee.
We have all seen the photos of little Caylee with beads and necklaces and the like draped around her neck, with hats and sunglasses . . . I think that she, like all little girls, liked to wear jewelry, and this is just one of the scores of details that you try to remember during times of loss. So that you don't have to think when it's over "Oh, I wish I had remembered to do this, or oh I meant to do that. . "
I have enormous empathy for Cindy and George both during this time, and especially for George - I told my friend months ago that I thought George would be the one to crack under the pressure once they had to face the fact Caylee was gone forever.
I say this is a time to be gentle and kind, and all be thankful that we are not in their shoes. I think this is certainly a time to adhere to the "Do unto others" rule.
Just my opinion of course, but I say the Anthonys should be allowed to grieve and try to cope with the loss of Caylee (AND of Casey) in peace, and I for one will not engage in suppositions and slams about what Cindy may or may not have been thinking of when she asked George to do that.
Another thing I thought of after reading the report is maybe he didn't get the job he was applying for and that may have been the proverbial straw for him.
I will keep him in my prayers, and ask that he be given peace within himself in his grief.
You guys be good to one another - remember, Caylee is watching.
Sundance
You know I thought about this and if it was me and my
granddaughter was only bones I would buy the most beautiful dress and lay it
over her remains and I would probably buy jewelry and lay it over the dress.
When someone you love dies one of your last memories are of
them laying in the casket.
I see nothing "morbid" with them wanting to make her as beautiful as
possible jewelry and all!
JMO
I quoted you, because you pondered why they would "buy" something rather then put something in her coffin that was special to her. First we don't KNOW he was to buy something. He could have been asked to get some jewelery of hers for all we know.
My reply was simply that they are her grandparents and should have to right to put whatever they want to put in her coffin without it be dissected a million ways and "some" people not YOU, pretty much stating what they would do, and that would be the "better" or least "suspect way of doing it. I even saw people suggest this "suicide' thing was all staged and an act. These people get reamed no matter what they do.
maybe cindy honestly thought that it would give george something to do to make him feel better, make him feel like he was doing something nice for caylee.
i don't see anything morbid or malicious on cindy's part at all.