Update from Robin's family

[Grand Canyon]

This is Mike and Michele. Mike is Robin's cousin - Robin and Caitlyn were going to join us at Disney two days after her gallbladder surgery.
WE are very touched by all the thoughts and prayers expressed on the boards.
What an awesome idea, Janette, to put together the book.
We thought we would try to update a little on what's happening in Caitlyn's life.
1) Caitlyn was actually visiting her bio father when this happened. He still has Caitlyn. Robin's mom wanted to break the news to her but he wouldn't let Ellen see Caitlyn.
Caitlyn was able to go to the funeral.
2) At the funeral Caitlyn repeatedly walked up to the casket and touched / stroked her mommy throughout the service. She put treasures in there with Robin and would rearrange them on some of the trips.
Caitlyn spoke a couple times during the service (she was the last speaker). She told everyone that her mommy loved her very much. That her mommy took her to Disney. And that she loved her mom. And she told us that Robin was like Sleeping Beauty.
3) Disney music played throughout the funeral - all the family knows Robin would not want it to be a gloomy time - even though she is missed so much. Instead we all try to remember the good times.
4) Ellen (Robin's mom) was very touched by the arrangement that was sent. Thank you.
5) Ellen has applied for temporary custody and was awarded it last Thursday. However, when she went to pick Caitlyn up there was a Writ missing from the order allowing the police to go into the house and remove Caitlyn. (The bio father was not there-his mother was caring for her).
So nothing can be done until tomorrow when the judge is able to issue the Writ. In the meantime - the family is worried that Caitlyn will 'disappear'.
6) Ellen is holding up very well considering. When she gets a great deal while shopping she says, 'Robin is saying - way to go Mom!'. We can't say how Caitlyn is actually holding up - other than the funeral, Robin's family has had no contact.

We got home this morning and haven't finished unloading the car yet - amongst all the other things we came to read the messages.

Robin was the pin that held the fabric of her family together. As everyone has said, Robin had a zest for life and an awesome sense of humor. We are all shocked and saddened.

We will try to keep everyone updated-
and if you have specific questions, feel free to drop an E.
mikkidoda@starband.net

Michael, Michele, Tristan and Orion

 

[olena]

Thank you for the update. I still worry for Caitlyn's well-being. A 'disappearance' is the last thing any of them need.....especially Caitlyn.

 

[tigercat]

Thanks for the update, keep us posted.
tigercat

 

[Tinkbell]

Thank you so much for updating us all. The funeral sounded very touching. God Bless you all.

 

[debster812]

Thank you so much for this update. There has not been ONE day when Caitlyn has not been in my thoughts.

Best wishes that all goes well tomorrow, the Writ gets written, and Caitlyn can go home with Ellen.

Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.

Debbie

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Thank you for the updates, we are all worried about Caitlyn.

 

[WDWHound]

Thank you so much for posting this. All of you, especially Caitlyn, will be in our prayers.

 

[Rajah]

Thanks so much for the update, I only wish it were better. I'm glad Ellen was able to get temporary custody and I hope Caitlyn doesn't disappear between now and tomorrow. My prayers continue to be with all of you.

 

[DonnaS]

Thank you so much for the update. Please let us know how things go with the writ and Ellen going to get Caitlyn.

 

[CathyCanada]

Thanks for sharing this with us Mike and Michelle. My heart goes out to that poor baby and I'm just sick thinking she is not with Ellen yet. Hoping and praying that all goes according to plan tomorrow and the bio Dad doesn't do something stupid.

Please keep us updated and thanks!
Cathy

 

[janette]

Thank you for the update. I've been away the last week but Robin & Caitlyn were often in my thoughts. Hopefully Caitlyn will be back with her grandmother soon.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks for the update, Michele and Mike. Much appreciated. Hoping things go well in the days ahead for little Caitlyn, our prayers and best are with her.

 

[Zurg]

P & PD

 

[wdwnutze]

Thank you for taking the time to update us here on the boards. I will be praying for Caitlyn's safe return to her grandmother tomorrow. Caitlyn and the rest of your family have been in my thoughts. Please let us know how things go tomorrow.

 

[Lezah]

Thanks so much for the update. I know we've all been praying for Caitlyn and your whole family at this time. Hopefully things will all work out for Caitlyn. We will keep praying.

 

[Kitty 34]

Thank you very much for the update on your family and little Caitlyn. I sure hope all goes well in getting Caitlyn back.

 

[nuke]

Thanks for the update and I will pray for Caitlyn's safe return.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Prayers for Caitlyn and your family. I hope all turns out well without any problems. Thank you for the update!

 

[Pooh93]

Thank you for the update. Many good thoughts and prayers for all of you. I hope everything turns out well for Caitlyn and Ellen can get her back quickly.

 

[ripleysmom]

I hope that everything goes well for Caitlyn and Ellen.