GUILTY OH - Elaina Steinfurth, 17 months, Toledo, 2 Jun 2013 - #5

[GGE]

As a mom, everywhere I go I have superhuman hearing that hones on on one word, and one word only: "mom!"

When I hear that word, no matter how old and far away my kids are, my head automatically swivels around like a barstool and my neck cranes to try to see who called me.

I can't imagine how horrible it must be to have your ears doing that for the rest of your life, and to have disappointment and heartbreak follow every single time you turn around and it's not your child.

No words can express the level of sorrow and hope that I keep in my heart simultaneously for Elaina and K. and their loved ones. Another day, another handful of prayers. Maybe today will be the day our sweet Elaina comes home.

 

[grandmaxs6]

Prayers for Baby Elaina and her family. God Bless the family and searchers.

 

[SCHMAE]

As a mom, everywhere I go I have superhuman hearing that hones on on one word, and one word only: "mom!"

When I hear that word, no matter how old and far away my kids are, my head automatically swivels around like a barstool and my neck cranes to try to see who called me.

I can't imagine how horrible it must be to have your ears doing that for the rest of your life, and to have disappointment and heartbreak follow every single time you turn around and it's not your child.

No words can express the level of sorrow and hope that I keep in my heart simultaneously for Elaina and K. and their loved ones. Another day, another handful of prayers. Maybe today will be the day our sweet Elaina comes home.

Yes well the sad truth is in this case, the one person who should be longing to hear that word again doesn't seem to give two spits !

 

[GGE]

Yes well the sad truth is in this case, the one person who should be longing to hear that word again doesn't seem to give two spits !

You know what I mean, and know I loves ya SCHMAEBY-BABY.

I"m thinking about TJ in particular...

Fingers crossed that of the 17 missing people in Toledo, at least one of them is found thanks to the fishermen who insisted on having their grim discoveries followed thru with - the hair was human and someone's loved one is where they should never in a million years have been... just praying that whoever it is, is recovered ASAP and not left there. Until I know divers recovered someone, I'm personally convinced they're going to KEEP diving now that they know the hair was human. If they don't, then I will lose most of the little faith I have left in humanity. It's just not likely that a local barber shop is dumping their dustpans in the Maumee, IYKWIM.

 

[krig101]

I want Elaina to...
build a snowman
catch lightning bugs
jump in a pile of leaves
blow bubbles
play 'dress-up'
meet new friends on her first day of school
fly a kite
blow the fuzz off a dandelion gone to seed
ride a sled down a hill
learn to skip rope
ride a bicycle
dance to her favorite music
annoy her big sister by trying to imitate and follow her everywhere
go on her first date
get her license to drive
marry the love of her life
have children (and grandchildren) of her own
but most of all...
I want Elaina to come home and find true happiness in the love we have for her

That is so beautiful Cherubcollector. There is so so much love in what you wrote.

May the lord give you and your family strength every day.

 

[menmo]

I want Elaina to...
build a snowman
catch lightning bugs
jump in a pile of leaves
blow bubbles
play 'dress-up'
meet new friends on her first day of school
fly a kite
blow the fuzz off a dandelion gone to seed
ride a sled down a hill
learn to skip rope
ride a bicycle
dance to her favorite music
annoy her big sister by trying to imitate and follow her everywhere
go on her first date
get her license to drive
marry the love of her life
have children (and grandchildren) of her own
but most of all...
I want Elaina to come home and find true happiness in the love we have for her

Gave me chills and made me cry. My heart hurts for Elaina and all of you. I wish I could blink and it wouldn't be real. Hugs to you and your family.

 

[SCHMAE]

I want Elaina to...
build a snowman
catch lightning bugs
jump in a pile of leaves
blow bubbles
play 'dress-up'
meet new friends on her first day of school
fly a kite
blow the fuzz off a dandelion gone to seed
ride a sled down a hill
learn to skip rope
ride a bicycle
dance to her favorite music
annoy her big sister by trying to imitate and follow her everywhere
go on her first date
get her license to drive
marry the love of her life
have children (and grandchildren) of her own
but most of all...
I want Elaina to come home and find true happiness in the love we have for her

Especially these

 

[knt42]

Another day nearly over with and still no news. It's heartbreaking.

When is the mothers next court appearance?

 

[vasportsmom]

It is summer and Elaina should be playing at the park, learning to swim, catching fireflies and chasing her sister with water guns and bugs (do girls do that?). How could anyone take all that from her? How could they deprive Elaina of the right to tackle the world one day at a time and make all her dreams come true? Monsters!

You deserved so much better sweet girl and your daddy would have made sure you had it, if only ...

 

[cherubcollector]

Another day nearly over with and still no news. It's heartbreaking.

When is the mothers next court appearance?

Her pretrial is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

 

[knt42]

Her pretrial is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

That seems ages away

Hopefully before then she will find her motherly instincts and tell where Sweet Elaina is.

I will never understand how a mother can let any harm come to her babies. I am a mother and I would die for mine. It's just so sad

I find myself checking this thread constantly for news. I goto sleep listening to the scanner, I wake up listening to the scanner, I work listening to the scanner.

 

[SCHMAE]

I've noticed Ferret comes less and less and I guess that's because there is no news but also I wonder if they're just overcome with grief and sorrow and confusion and I so wish I was in Toledo to bring them a supper and give them a hug. lease: let their answers come soon.

 

[GGE]

"Elaina meaning and name origin:

Elaina \e-lai-na\ as a girl's name is a variant of Elaine (Greek), Elena (Greek) and Helen (Greek), and the meaning of Elaina is "sun ray, shining light". "

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Elaina


Shine on and guide us to you, baby girl.

 

[Ferretmommy]

I've noticed Ferret comes less and less and I guess that's because there is no news but also I wonder if they're just overcome with grief and sorrow and confusion and I so wish I was in Toledo to bring them a supper and give them a hug. lease: let their answers come soon.

Yes, partly because of no news AND because I'm sitting here trying to type with tears streaming. The longer this goes on, the harder it's getting for me to keep my composure and outer wall from completely crumbling....:tears::crying:

 

[floridamomma]

Yes, partly because of no news AND because I'm sitting here trying to type with tears streaming. The longer this goes on, the harder it's getting for me to keep my composure and outer wall from completely crumbling....:tears::crying:

im so very sorry. hugs, peace, prayers.

 

[Linda7NJ]

Yes, partly because of no news AND because I'm sitting here trying to type with tears streaming. The longer this goes on, the harder it's getting for me to keep my composure and outer wall from completely crumbling....:tears::crying:

I just want to send you a huge ((((((((hug)))))))))

 

[menmo]

Yes, partly because of no news AND because I'm sitting here trying to type with tears streaming. The longer this goes on, the harder it's getting for me to keep my composure and outer wall from completely crumbling....:tears::crying:

I can't even imagine your pain and worry. I only wish I could take it away from you and make it all better. I'm crying with you, but I know it's not the same. I wish I were there to do something. More than anything I wish she would be found and returned safe to her daddy and your family.
My mind and heart is full of anger for Angela. I can't get past it. A mom ~the one that is supposed to love and protect you above all others. I'd love to go grab her by the ear and twist the heck out of it and make her talk. So many words I say to her in my mind.
This case is sucking me in deep. I don't know sweet Elaina but I love her. I want all the things you all want for her and am praying for her daily.
I'm hoping you all get some answers soon. Now would be good.

MOO

 

[sadnpod]

Im sitting here bawling. ((hugs)) to all of you. Prayers that today is day!

 

[Ont]

I want Elaina to...
build a snowman
catch lightning bugs
jump in a pile of leaves
blow bubbles
play 'dress-up'
meet new friends on her first day of school
fly a kite
blow the fuzz off a dandelion gone to seed
ride a sled down a hill
learn to skip rope
ride a bicycle
dance to her favorite music
annoy her big sister by trying to imitate and follow her everywhere
go on her first date
get her license to drive
marry the love of her life
have children (and grandchildren) of her own
but most of all...
I want Elaina to come home and find true happiness in the love we have for her

*tears* Reading that really choked me & has me in tears.. tears of sadness & shame too. If reading that doesnt bring us to reality- I dont know what would. I was feeling all worn out & also sorry for myself for working such long hrs, all my waking hrs lately but in reality Im thankful I do have a job.. and yes I have worries but not anything like Elaina's family do right now, I wish I could bring her home and make their worries as insignifigant as mine really are right now. That is a very beautiful post. The thanks button wasnt enough for me Cherub collector.. Love and prayers from Ontario & Canada too. Bless Elaina & her family :tyou:

 

[Ont]

Im sitting here bawling. ((hugs)) to all of you. Prayers that today is day!

Didnt read this far earlier.. guess were all bawling.. together.. that post from CC was SO touching, and real.. then reading all the posts after from FM and everyone else through tears really tore my heart out more. So many of us have been touched by Elaina in the same way. FM know that myself and some of my friends think & pray for Elaina, her daddy, you & her grandpa and all people who love her every day, I dont normally pray for individuals like that I even prayed for AS I hope that doesnt come across bad but I have prayed to give her strength to co-operate with LE.. I will pray for you & family to continue to have the strength too now. I cant say Id know what youre all feeling but Ill pray for you all to be stronger then ever!