my heart is breaking tonight, even moreso after hearing the latest news. hearing this, i'd imagine that Elaina was probably in the river by the time TJ & TS got to the house. AS was probably freaking out in the house about "i'll never see her again", meaning the 4 year old. IMO, she knew it was time that the police were going to be called and the next stage of the nightmare would begin.
i'm so mad right now. sweet Elaina didn't deserve to die at the hands of this monsters who were apparently unable to control their own anger and frustration. she was a YEAR AND A HALF OLD. that's what toddlers do.. fuss and frustrate you. but if you have a history of apparent abuse against the child, the child hasn't been shown by you how to love and act appropriately. but that's her own fault right? so take out your frustration on her right? i can only imagine how much she loved to be at home with her daddy and his side of the family. that was probably the only place she truly felt love. i'm so mad that he probably will never get a chance to shower her with that love again. of course he will never forget about her and will love her forever... but she should be in his loving arms right this second. and she's not. i have to stop here. i don't want my daughter to wonder why mommy is crying.
this weekend, i will hold my daughter more and make sure she smiles and laughs more than anything else. i'm so torn, i want to continue to follow this case to make sure justice is found for Elaina, but my heart hurts. i'm so mad about it all. i just have to remember that Elaina needs us to stand up for her to make sure justice is served since her own mother failed to do so.
prayers and love to you ferretmommy, TJ, TS & everyone that knew and loved Elaina. also prayers and love to my fellow WSers who have been here day and night fighting for her. this is never easy, but you are all true angels.
*HUGS*