Can someone ping the freepers at the vigil to look for Pete. He is wearing a red Alhambra shirt and accompanied by a very pregnant wife.
At 1am, he posted the following, after Terri was refused viaticum by orders from her husband.
I hope to be posting some pictures later on, but there's been some serious happenings go on today at the prayer vigil for Terri.
1) The most serious is that Monsignor attempted to give Terri Holy Communion today, but was stopped by the police and the nursing staff. Although Monsignor was willing to be arrested, he was stopped by all present. This is a serious violation of Terri's First Ammendment rights. The civil attorney for Terri's parents was on the phone with Chris Ferrara almost as soon as it happened, and I can now confirm that Chris is working away on this as hard as he can. Chris and I shared a few candid words about the situation, and we're pretty much in agreement about a lot of things here, although he obviously is better versed in the civil legalities of what's going on. It goes without saying that he's very concerned for Terri. He refuses to give up the fight, however, but he needs everyone's prayers right now.
2) I spent about half an hour with Terri's parents. They are good people who are being held together by our prayers and the strength of their son Bobby. Sonya and I presented Terri's father with a St. Benedict Rosary that a St. Blog parishoner and Alhambran had asked us to give the family on behalf of everyone at St. Blog's and the Alhambra. It just happened that Terri's father had misplaced his rosary and so he was very happy to receive it, as well as our prayers, because he has been borrowing rosaries for the past month. The rosary he misplaced had been blessed by the Holy Father. I told him that there is someone at St. Blog who has a rosary blessed by the Holy Father that they would be willing to share with Terri's parents. If that individual is you, please email me at petevere@msn.com . I will be more than happy to reimburse the overnight shipping costs. It would mean a lot to Terri's family right now.
3) Both Monsignor and Terri's parents would be extremely grateful if Fr. Johansen could join us. Monsignor is visibly tired, as he maintains a full Mass schedule in addition to being present at the vigil whenever he's not saying Mass. Not only would Fr. Rob not be a burden, but they were very specific they could really could use his assistance in the coming days.
4) There was a special on double-cheeseburgers at the McDonalds nearby. So once again the evangelicals insured that we were well-fed. They also had some bananas and muffins. Apparently, the evangelicals have really settled into their ministry of providing food to those who come and pray. It is appreciated by everyone there. Tomorrow, a number of local evangelical churches will be holding their service just outside of the hospice where Terri is being starved.
5) Terri's father and mother are extremely grateful for all the prayers they are receiving from St. Blog and the Alhambra. He is getting over a thousand messages a day from people praying and supporting Terri. Since he cannot physically answer them all, he and Terri's mom asked me to express their gratitude to St. Blog parishoners and the Alhambra.
The most serious is that Monsignor attempted to give Terri Holy Communion today, but was stopped by the police and the nursing staff.After reading that, can anyone say that there is *not* EVIL going on here, and Terri is a victim?
FROM A LACI PETERSON SITE: Dear Mr. Governor,
My name is (deleted), owner and administrator of the Laci Peterson Murder Forum. We are not an activism group, nor are we extremists, however we are a bunch of voting citizens from across the United States and across the globe.
We discuss cases that have come into the current event spotlight, and while Terri's case hasn't really been spotlighted, it is our will to make it so. You see, we strongly disagree with murder in any form, and we definately have agreed that if Terri is forced to die, it will be murder. Do you want Terri's blood on your hands, Mr. Governor?
It has been our understanding that Judge Greer has disregarded your letter to turn guardianship over to her parents from the scum of the Earth that she once called a husband. And, it's also our understanding that you are higher on the food chain than Judge Greer.
Just this morning, I read this article: pub162.ezboard.com/flacip...D=89.topic and I couldn't help but think of Judge Greer. The higher courts say that the woman should be freed, and this guy takes it upon himself to become God.
I just wanted to let you know, Mr. Governor, that I am only but one person. But with the internet, my voice and my ideals become those of many. We have learned that together we have a voice. CNN learned this just the other night, when five hundred of my closest friends called in to the network, over and over in a plight to get Terri's case aired.
Terri is not a dog. She's not a cat. She's a human, and she deserves the same rights as you or I. When you are older and put into a home, should we not feed you, so that you will die and your children can hurriedly claim your inheritance for them?
Do something about this. Don't let Judge Greer make you and your administration look like a bunch of school children. We're watching. The whole world is watching. Do the right thing here.
Sincerely,
Sorry to post re: murder on this thread but I wanted to post another open letter to Jeb Bush from Laci Peterson's friends, at least 500 of them. They are now Terri's friends. Gotta run. floriduh voter
Done. Thank you! Yet another case where a mass-murderer on the eve of execution in a state prison has more rights than Terri, an innocent, disabled woman in a Florida hospice.