Peace-A New Direction

[JustJax]

JVM makes sense, and although I have a nagging question, I also believe they know their daughter did it and it was an olive branch extended to KC to fess up and that they still love her. To which, I believe is totally appropriate.

(mybold)

I recognized that in thier comments today as well, particularly Lee's and Jo-jo's. Tho the message may fall on deaf ears, it was put out there as far as I can comprehend.

 

[LisaNY]

I certainly hope GA can get involved in helping with missing children. In one of the jailhouse visits with KC you can see how fulfilled it made him when he was speaking of his involvement with kfn (although, maybe choose a foundation without a shady background) In order for any of them to move on, I do believe there would have to be acceptance of what truly happened to his beloved Caylee.
MOO

 

[Cerenity2u]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL memorial for little Caylee. It was obvious to me from the smiles and the look of peace on so many faces, including the A's, little Caylee's sprit surrounded them all today. Today is the first day since the beginning of this case that I have seen the A's in a whole new light. From this day forward, they will and do have my full support. Every word they spoke today was from the heart, and showed me that they indeed have dignity, compassion, forgiveness and strength within. I don't care what anyone says, KC IS their daughter and when CA said she loved her unconditionally, she meant it. Don't we all love our kids unconditionally? Also, from this day forward, I will not allow the media to sway my emotions. I'm tired of the bogus reporting and speculation, reports out of context, and attitude reporting. This kind of reporting whipped me into a fire fueled frenzy towards CA, GA and LA. Today, the A's actually let me see them for who they really are, and how they really feel. They are no different from the people in my life that surround me...people that I love. I don't know what the A's took away with them today...but I know I took away a whole new outlook towards the Anthony's...May God Bless each of them.

 

[FORDANIEL]

Have watched the memorial,but not NG,yet--that's next--but I need to say WOW what a beautiful service.I'm in awe.Don't know what else to say--just amazing!!!

 

[gibby207]

I got that impression too, mostly from Lee's speech which clearly, IMO, asked Casey to listen to her conscience and confess.

I hope so, Chilly... I hope so... :blowkiss:

 

[Meagain]

Till the next document dump. Perhaps due this week.

 

[JustJax]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL memorial for little Caylee. It was obvious to me from the smiles and the look of peace on so many faces, including the A's, little Caylee's sprit surrounded them all today. Today is the first day since the beginning of this case that I have seen the A's in a whole new light. From this day forward, they will and do have my full support. Every word they spoke today was from the heart, and showed me that they indeed have dignity, compassion, forgiveness and strength within. I don't care what anyone says, KC IS their daughter and when CA said she loved her unconditionally, she meant it. Don't we all love our kids unconditionally? Also, from this day forward, I will not allow the media to sway my emotions. I'm tired of the bogus reporting and speculation, reports out of context, and attitude reporting. This kind of reporting whipped me into a fire fueled frenzy towards CA, GA and LA. Today, the A's actually let me see them for who they really are, and how they really feel. They are no different from the people in my life that surround me...people that I love. I don't know what the A's took away with them today...but I know I took away a whole new outlook towards the Anthony's...May God Bless each of them.[/quote]

Me too....and ditto. I particularly listened to Cindy and saw her in a different light. I have been an only parent to my children due the tragic and untimely death of thier father from a heart attack at age 37 and have had to become a driving and strong force in the lives of my children.
I suspect that Cindy has had to take the wheel in this family, she has done the best she could and is holding strong. It must be incredibly difficult, I can't feature how she gets the strength in her circumstance.

 

[Chilly Willy]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL memorial for little Caylee. It was obvious to me from the smiles and the look of peace on so many faces, including the A's, little Caylee's sprit surrounded them all today. Today is the first day since the beginning of this case that I have seen the A's in a whole new light. From this day forward, they will and do have my full support. Every word they spoke today was from the heart, and showed me that they indeed have dignity, compassion, forgiveness and strength within. I don't care what anyone says, KC IS their daughter and when CA said she loved her unconditionally, she meant it. Don't we all love our kids unconditionally? Also, from this day forward, I will not allow the media to sway my emotions. I'm tired of the bogus reporting and speculation, reports out of context, and attitude reporting. This kind of reporting whipped me into a fire fueled frenzy towards CA, GA and LA. Today, the A's actually let me see them for who they really are, and how they really feel. They are no different from the people in my life that surround me...people that I love. I don't know what the A's took away with them today...but I know I took away a whole new outlook towards the Anthony's...May God Bless each of them.

Bold mine.

The difference between the JVM show and the NG show tonight was like night and day. JVM was mostly positive and supportive of the A's and very fair in allowing other opinions to be voiced. NG's show was completely negative and almost hostile toward the A's. I was extremely disappointed in Nancy. Again.

 

[gibby207]

Till the next document dump. Perhaps due this week.

True dat...

 

[gibby207]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL memorial for little Caylee. It was obvious to me from the smiles and the look of peace on so many faces, including the A's, little Caylee's sprit surrounded them all today. Today is the first day since the beginning of this case that I have seen the A's in a whole new light. From this day forward, they will and do have my full support. Every word they spoke today was from the heart, and showed me that they indeed have dignity, compassion, forgiveness and strength within. I don't care what anyone says, KC IS their daughter and when CA said she loved her unconditionally, she meant it. Don't we all love our kids unconditionally? Also, from this day forward, I will not allow the media to sway my emotions. I'm tired of the bogus reporting and speculation, reports out of context, and attitude reporting. This kind of reporting whipped me into a fire fueled frenzy towards CA, GA and LA. Today, the A's actually let me see them for who they really are, and how they really feel. They are no different from the people in my life that surround me...people that I love. I don't know what the A's took away with them today...but I know I took away a whole new outlook towards the Anthony's...May God Bless each of them.[/quote]

Me too....and ditto. I particularly listened to Cindy and saw her in a different light. I have been an only parent to my children due the tragic and untimely death of thier father from a heart attack at age 37 and have had to become a driving and strong force in the lives of my children.
I suspect that Cindy has had to take the wheel in this family, she has done the best she could and is holding strong. It must be incredibly difficult, I can't feature how she gets the strength in her circumstance.

Hugs and :blowkiss:

 

[Cerenity2u]

JustJax;3290498]
[/QUOTE] Me too....and ditto. I particularly listened to Cindy and saw her in a different light. I have been an only parent to my children due the tragic and untimely death of thier father from a heart attack at age 37 and have had to become a driving and strong force in the lives of my children.
I suspect that Cindy has had to take the wheel in this family, she has done the best she could and is holding strong. It must be incredibly difficult, I can't feature how she gets the strength in her circumstance.[/QUOTE]

JustJax, {{{Hugs}}} to you, and bless your heart. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it must be difficult for you. It really does take an amazing woman like yourself to be able to move forward with the kind of strength it takes to keep a family together after the loss of a loved one. :blowkiss:

 

[Cerenity2u]

Bold mine.

The difference between the JVM show and the NG show tonight was like night and day. JVM was mostly positive and supportive of the A's and very fair in allowing other opinions to be voiced. NG's show was completely negative and almost hostile toward the A's. I was extremely disappointed in Nancy. Again.

ITA Chilly Willy. It is getting very difficult for me to watch NG anymore. Tonight I actually had to turn her off.

 

[elfie]

I just got home from work and watched the memorial, start to finish.

I know there has been alot of commentary today that disected the eulogies that were delivered today by Lee, George, and Cindy. Personally I was most touched by Lee, I totally lost it when he spoke.

Regardless of any anger or frustration I have harbored for them, I salute them for having it in them to stand up before the nation/world and share thier very raw feelings and emotions with us. Though many may not agree with references to Casey, we have to remember that this family still has alot to deal with in the months and years to come in respect to her actions and the consequences of those actions that will affect them for the rest of thier lives.

Emotionally spent, I thought I would start a thread to discuss what this family can take from this to make them stronger and try to pick up the pieces and do something that may help someone, somewhere, somehow.
They now have a captive audience, so to speak, so maybe they may be open or inspired to take what they have been thru to help others in some way, and in turn, can find some peace and heal.

What a lovely and inspired post. I too hope that in time and with healing that we can all be so encouraging in this matter. Thank you for posting this as encouragement.

 

[cheko1]

The Memorial serivce was beautiful. I am so glad it was televised so we could all see & hear it.

In regards to NG I watched her & seriously feel she is all for CA & GA. I am very glad she has continued covering Caylee's case. She is the link that has kept us all knowledgable about what is happening. Granted NG has nothing good to say about KC. As most of us here don't... but she never utters a bad word about GA or CA.

 

[pat19954]

Green beans.... I will never cook green beans again without thinking of Caylee and George's generous tribute of Caylee.

I was eating a bowl of fresh cooked green beans about ten minutes before George said that and that started me crying all over again. I too love greenbeans. It was a beautiful memorial and Cindy should be proud of herself.
thans to the poster that started this thread I was getting so discouraged at so many negative post about such a beautiful and touching tribute to a beautiful child that I was seriously thinking about not coming back to WS. My faith has been restored. Thanks again to whomever started this thread.

 

[JustJax]

The Memorial serivce was beautiful. I am so glad it was televised so we could all see & hear it.

In regards to NG I watched her & seriously feel she is all for CA & GA. I am very glad she has continued covering Caylee's case. She is the link that has kept us all knowledgable about what is happening. Granted NG has nothing good to say about KC. As most of us here don't... but she never utters a bad word about GA or CA.

I agree...she even checks LP when he goes off on CA.
Nancy knows what it is all about to be a victim of a crime and even the procecutor in her recognizes all the emotion and torment that goes with that.

 

[pat19954]

I just got home from work and watched the memorial, start to finish.

I know there has been alot of commentary today that disected the eulogies that were delivered today by Lee, George, and Cindy. Personally I was most touched by Lee, I totally lost it when he spoke.

Regardless of any anger or frustration I have harbored for them, I salute them for having it in them to stand up before the nation/world and share thier very raw feelings and emotions with us. Though many may not agree with references to Casey, we have to remember that this family still has alot to deal with in the months and years to come in respect to her actions and the consequences of those actions that will affect them for the rest of thier lives.

Emotionally spent, I thought I would start a thread to discuss what this family can take from this to make them stronger and try to pick up the pieces and do something that may help someone, somewhere, somehow.
They now have a captive audience, so to speak, so maybe they may be open or inspired to take what they have been thru to help others in some way, and in turn, can find some peace and heal.

Beautiful post! I agree 100% and thank you for starting this thread i was getting discouraged about all the negativity about something so beautiful.

 

[JustJax]

I was eating a bowl of fresh cooked green beans about ten minutes before George said that and that started me crying all over again. I too love greenbeans. It was a beautiful memorial and Cindy should be proud of herself.
thans to the poster that started this thread I was getting so discouraged at so many negative post about such a beautiful and touching tribute to a beautiful child that I was seriously thinking about not coming back to WS. My faith has been restored. Thanks again to whomever started this thread.

Don't be discouraged my friend. The world wide web holds so much that might discourage one from coming back and reading what folks from around the world have to say on such topics that we may never be able to make sence of.
Of all the places that I have participated and or followed, Websleuths is the most respective, educated, and compassionate forums that I have come across in my 10 years of particapation in the search for justice and interest in crime and punishment.
I love this place, and all who have created and support it.

 

[mikeysmommom]

It was perhaps the most respectful and tasteful memorial I have had the honor to witness.

One thing I sensed coming from this is that George, Cindy, and Lee are coming together in a positive way. I saw sincere support from each of them towards the other today. They are not circling the wagons but instead baring their souls publicly.

Going out a bit on a limb here, but I sense they accept the fact that KC is responsible. They don't know what went wrong...it was a shock...she loved that baby...and her parents still love her. But...I could sense that they are ready to let KC suffer the consequences. Tough love, if you will.

KC had, quite frankly, been tearing that family apart for years. Caylee seems to be the only thing bigger than KC, as it appears she is able to bring them back together.

Very Well said and I Agree 100%:clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[Verité]

Thanks, Jax, for this thread which is truly in the spirit of memorializing the
lost child. I saw the Anthony family as persons who were rising above their
brokenness to pay tribute to their precious Caylee. Undoubtedly they had
the benefit of spiritual and legal advisers to guide them in structuring their
Memorial, so WHO are we to criticize any of their words or gestures? We are
merely voyeurs allowed to participate by virtue of their graciousness. Now
was the time to stifle our negativity and unsolicited criticism, "they shoulda done this, or they coulda done that."

Originally posted by tehcloser:
With all due respect, the A's should help each other before they consider helping others. Right now there is still too many unanswered questions for them to be child advocates.

Most self-help efforts are founded on "the wounded healer" model from
the historically successful Alcoholics Anonymous to subsequent 12-step
programs where healing is accomplished for both when one broken person extends compassion and support to another. Perhaps there are still many
unanswered questions, but mutual self-help is a process of healing and
increased awareness.