Thoughts of a precious little girl

I was born on this date 61 years ago.

A precious little girl named Caylee Marie Anthony was born on this date six years ago.

Unfortunately, Caylee Marie died by mysterious circumstances before she saw her third birthday.

She's already been gone for more years than she was alive.

I followed the case of this little girl closely, not knowing why it entranced me so.

But right from the get-go, I was taken with the story.

A mother who lied about her daughter's where-abouts for fully a month.

A mother who partied while her daughter was missing.

A mother who failed to report her daughter missing.

A mother who fabricated wild tales about her daughter having been stolen from a park.

A mother who ...

And finally, the child's decayed remains were discovered, with duct tape over her mouth; the body wrapped in the very Winnie the Pooh blanket from her own crib.  Discovered in a garbage bag, thrown in a ditch to be devoured by wildlife, hopefully never to be found.

You can read the details of the case on Wikipedia, or just google the child's name.  She's world famous now (so is her mother).

On July 5th of this year, Caylee Marie's mother was found not guilty of murder.

The prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

So now Caylee's murderer -- whoever that may be -- goes free.

And in Orlando, Florida, what's left of Caylee Marie Anthony rests without justice; a life taken way too soon.

Justice has failed ... but Judgement remains.

Caylee Marie Anthony
9 Aug 2005 - 16 June 2008

Hug your children today and every day.  Make sure they know how much they are loved.