Terri's Fight - (Daily Thread) October 29, 2003

Various | October 29, 2003 | sweetliberty

[Mo1]

I could be wrong but it is my understanding that there was a time after the collaspe that they both lived in the same place to better care for Terry

Now were it was, I don't know .. but it was my impression that he moved in with them??

But if we think about what Steven is claiming and that her parents were so bankrupt that the couldn't even get credit to get an apartment

Then were did they live after MS and Terry's parents split?

[Graymatter]

>>But if we think about what Steven is claiming and that her parents were so bankrupt that the couldn't even get credit to get an apartment..Then were did they live after MS and Terry's parents split?

Under the vast right wing of course! ;)

Tell you what I think. I think the Schindlers went right down the well financially, dealing with Terri's condition, and that didn't take long. I've read that Mr. Schindler's retirement fund was drained. Someone ought to memo Schiavo that HUMAN PARENTS will DO things like that for their child. They made every sacrifice for her sake, but for Michael she was just a cash cow. Or a pinata.

He had guardianship, and even after it was clear what sort of fiend he was, they had to be very careful not to offend him if they wanted to keep seeing Terri. She had become a hostage.

[Mo1]

That is very possible that they did drain their funds .. I would do what needed to be done for any of my children

But then I would have to ask .. where was MS during all of this?? he couldn't help pay for his wife's medical bills???

[cyn]

This is Julie / Darby Rally. Good for her.

[FR_addict]

Thanks for the post. I didn't know she was on Mike Reagan's show.

"Asked Christopher Reeve's organization about three or four times for help and he is too busy with other projects. "His plate rather full with his pursuits."

I guess I'm too busy to contribute to his organization. I just lost a lot of respect for him. Even though he is a liberal, I thought at least his voice would help the disabled. Seems like the only disabled he wants to help is himself.

[Aliska]

Nyer posted a good report from the priest who is on scene from Michigan to help. If you will go to the religion forum, it is there (Fr. Rob something part 1). She's posting it in two parts. For some reason, she felt that it couldn't be posted in news.

Reason I mention it is that it makes a better rebuttal to MS' statements on LKL than the attorney did on the MR show imo. There are lots of point-by-point statements refuting MS.

[cyn]

Amen.

do we have an update on gal for Terri?

Let Terri go home with her family.

[iowamomforfreedom]

No, I'm sorry, I don't remember if he even said what the question was. GB said the caller probably didn't even know how important a roll he played in helping Terri, by asking the question that made him change his mind, and then start advocating for Terri. I just remember the point he was trying to make was to not feel as if one person couldn't do anything. Sometimes one person can make a huge difference.

[Aliska]

I guess I'm too busy to contribute to his organization. I just lost a lot of respect for him. Even though he is a liberal, I thought at least his voice would help the disabled. Seems like the only disabled he wants to help is himself.

I saw him years ago center stage in his wheel chair at the DNC in Chicago and knew he would never go to bat for conservative causes. It's ironic, but if his wife had been like MS, he could have had the plug pulled on him. The only difference as I see it is that his brain still functions normally, unlike MS. Otherwise I see no difference between the two cases.

[FR_addict]

Thanks for the heads up on this link too.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Schindlers Respond to Michael Schiavo's Larry King Love-Fest - PART1

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1010616/posts

[Aliska]

unlike MS

Freudian slip perhaps. I meant to say "unlike Terri Schiavo".

[iowamomforfreedom]

This is testimony from the medical malpractice file, posted at terrisfight.org:
http://www.terrisfight.org/Headlines/Fund.htm. (You have to scroll down the page a bit).

Medical Malpractice Trial
Testimony of Michael Schiavo

November 1992: In a highly emotional trial, Michael Schiavo implored the jury to award money for his wife’s future medical and neurological care. Actual excerpts from the malpractice trial transcript reveal Michael Schiavo’s sworn testimony as he responded to his attorney's question. (It is important to note that Terri’s alleged wishes stating, "she wouldn’t want to live this way," are never mentioned by her husband at the 1992 malpractice trial).

Q: Why did you want to learn to be a nurse?
Michael Schiavo: Because I enjoy it and I want to learn more how to take care of Terri.

Q: You're a young man. Your life is ahead of you. When you look up the road, what do you see for yourself?
Michael Schiavo: See myself hopefully finishing school and taking care of my wife.

Q: Where do you want to take care of your wife?
Michael Schiavo: I want to bring her home.

Q: If you had the resources available to you, if you had the equipment and the people, would you do that?
Michael Schiavo: Yes, I would, in a heartbeat.

Q: How do you feel about being married to Terri now?
Michael Schiavo: I feel wonderful. She's my life and I wouldn't trade her for the world. I believe in my wedding vows.

Q: You believe in your wedding vows, what do you mean by that?
Michael Schiavo: I believe in the vows I took with my wife, through sickness, in health, for richer or poor. I married my wife because I love her and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. I'm going to do that.

[cyn]

THANKS for posting this, Aliska -- RE: "3. PA: More disturbing about the judge, there are so many viable reasons while Michael should not be guardian. Living in open adultery, failure to file annual guardian reports and plans of action, obtaining guardianship in fraudulent manner (attorney's words, not mine)."

SEE also this page from Pinellas Cty website: http://www.jud6.org/Probate/default.htm >>
http://www.jud6.org/Probate/Probate.htm
Chapter 415 of the Florida Statutes provides for involuntary protective service under the Department of Children and Families whenever it is suspected that an elderly or disabled adult is the victim of abuse, exploitation, or self-neglect.  These hearings must be held on an expedited basis.  Often these cases result in criminal charges being filed for exploitation or abuse of the elderly or disabled adult. 

SO -- What is being done to challenge Michael as guardian, or to ensure Terri is represented by GAL or other advocate? I'd love to be able to rest easier . . .

[Mo1]

Q: How do you feel about being married to Terri now?
Michael Schiavo: I feel wonderful. She's my life and I wouldn't trade her for the world. I believe in my wedding vows.

Q: You believe in your wedding vows, what do you mean by that?
Michael Schiavo: I believe in the vows I took with my wife, through sickness, in health, for richer or poor. I married my wife because I love her and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. I'm going to do that.

---

Ain't that just special

[fml]

You did all that and have a 3 year old - pat on the back. I listened to the interview and you got a lot of it down, I'm impressed. I do get the impression that he is trying to believe in MS and is sincere

[cyn]

"These hearings must be held on an expedited basis." 

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that You have provided this place where like-minded people can gather on behalf of this mother's child. Bring all manner of research before us, Father, and send it forth where you deem best, for we are joined in agreement that our hearts' desire is to have this defenseless woman freed from the pit of hell and returned to the wondrous love of her parents. Thank You for making this battle known before the people ... give them a hunger and thirst for the truth ... set it before them ... may they know that they are looking upon the faces of evil, but they are also looking upon the Justice of God.

Father, this day, and in the days to come, there are those who will appear in the courts of men, seeking again to withdraw water and food from this dear child. Thank You that "Forever, O Lord, Thy word is firmly fixed in the heavens." Psalm 119:89. The words of men cannot change it. Boldly proclaim, in the courts and in the public arena, that You are Sovereign God ~ "In His hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind." Job 12:10 ~

O, Father, pierce the hearts of wicked men, that they might repent before it is too late ...

"Who considers the power of thy anger, and thy wrath according to the fear of thee? So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:11-12

Thank You for the beauty of Your words ... thank You for their simplicity. Use this simplicity to confound the deeds and words of the wicked ... show us the Word of Truth in the defense of Terri ... show us the evil in the words of those who would kill her. May the evil in the hearts of these men come pouring out in utter confustion and contempt ... may these same words fall back upon them as witness to their intent. Bind their hands, lest they do further harm. Stand watch over Terri until her day of release ... encourage her family ... be their every provision ... honor their love for their daughter as they have honored the bonds of love You have given to the human family.

May Your Name be glorified this day, Great God ~ in our homes and on the street and in the workplace and in the halls of Justice ... thank You that but a few righteous will cause You to move mightily in the affairs of men. Increase our ranks, dear Lord ... that blessings upon this woman and this family and this country may increase as well. In the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...

[Mo1]

You did all that and have a 3 year old - pat on the back,

Oh it ain't nothing .. give her a bowl of cheese curls and the disney channel on TV .. I'm good for at least 30 minutes .. LOL

[Pegita]

Perhaps it was several days ago, cyn, that Terri's legal team filed to have another Guardian appointed, saying that Wolfson had already made it known that he was opposed to Terri's Law; therefore, he was biased. I haven't seen anything further.

[Graymatter]

>>give her a bowl of cheese curls and the disney channel on TV .. I'm good for at least 30 minutes .. LOL

I gotta try that. I use a cat. Put the cat and the kid in the kitchen, they cancel each other out for 15 minutes. After being on FR night and day for 2 weeks, I get exhausted just rigging a higher hem on a Halloween costume. Good thing I didn't have the gift of prophecy when I decided to become a parent in my 40's. The kid's a total joy---and a total challenge! :)