Participate in Terri Schiavo's Birthday, December 3, With prayer, Mass Intentions, Cards and Notes

Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation ^ | 11.21.03

[Coleus]

REPOST WITH CORRECT ADDRESS FOR THE HOSPICE-please ping your Terri lists

From www.Terrisfight.org

Terri's Birthday:

Terri's Birthday is December 3rd. So many people have contacted us, recently, to ask how they may participate. We are so delighted that so many people want to help Terri enjoy her special day and we appreciate the kindness that people have shown to Terri.

Because Terri's husband does not permit her to have flowers in her room, we ask that you consider doing something else that would be as meaningful. Here are some things you can do:


If you can come to Florida, please join us in wishing Terri a very happy birthday:

Hospice Woodside
6774 102nd Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
33782-2909, US

You can send a card or a note to us at the foundation. We will deliver them all to Terri.

If you've placed a light in your window for Terri, please send us a picture.

Terri adores animals. If you have a picture of your favorite pet, feel free to send it along!

Terri enjoys music. Piano music, John Denver, Journey and Wham! are just some of her favorites. Since she has a CD player in her room, a CD would make a great birthday gift.

Terri enjoys lotions and nice-smelling things for her skin.

Would you like to send a personal message to Terri? Tape record your own message and we'll play it for her!

So many people have already sent a prayer to Terri on our Share a Prayer page. We read these to her as often as we can. Be sure to include yours.

Terri's husband does not permit her to receive physical therapy, but "stress balls" are great for relieving the contractures in her hands.

Prayer is also a good gift, please remember Terri in your prayers


The Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation
4615 Gulf Blvd.
#104-103
St Pete Beach, FL 33706

1,107 posted on 11/18/2003 2:03 PM EST by wisconsinconservative ("The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.")

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Today's Update

Terri's Birthday is December 3rd. People have asked how they may participate. Find out here!

Family attorney, Patricia Anderson speaks to Glenn Beck about this case.

Terri's Law Who is Terri Schiavo?

[msmagoo]

It was written that way in the report. I guess Wolfson had concerns that the appointed doctors or specialists would be accused of bias. Of course, if their names and findings are kept secret, I don't see how accusations of bias could be avoided by one side or the other, depending on the outcome.

Trust was a big issue for Wolfson. Apparently he urged the Schindlers and Schiavo to agree to abide by the findings of this independent team, but Felos pulled MS out at the last minute, claiming that because Terri's Law is unconstitutional, Wolfson's status as GAL is not recognized and any agreement made through actions of the GAL would not be binding.

[msmagoo]

Goodnight and see you tomorrow!

[ConservativeMan55]

Rush back at it again! Take that Liberals!

[sisterjforteri]

Nice statement. Hugs and kisses to Jeb!

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

Terri, dear, May God fill your soul and heart with all of His beautiful promises, and may He squeeze you softly, for the thousands of us praying for you, and loving you from afar. God bless you on your birthday! :)

[cyn]

Yeah, I absolutely agree this is strange, smells! I posted my comments on the daily thread. Whois Al Ruechel, anyway, was he a guest on the Glenn Beck show? (It's still loading . . . !) He makes such ignorant comments (among other things, "the husband has no interest in the money"?? ). Huh?

He had access to talk with Pat Anderson, why the ignorance of the details? Esp. for him to call this "Finally! Sanity!"

[cyn]

...But it makes sense that Bush and the Schindlers would not agree to this, either! They would not agree to Terri's death -- they've suffered enough from heartless, souless "experts" who cannot understand someone who is slower, so different from them ("can't talk, can't move, must not want to live, not worth keeping alive.")

[cyn]

I know it says the process could be vacated if the sides did not agree with the findings -- it's just that now I don't entirely trust these procedures. I might be wrong on that. . .wonder what legal people would say.

[pollywog]

good night wisconsinconservative! I probably won't be far behind you here in Los Angeles. ! Guess the party is still going or everyone crashed!!

[Cayenne]

Bump for later. I was having so much fun. What is it about computer problems that is so aggravatin' ---

[Tammy8]

Just wanted to add my Birthday wishes and prayers for Terri, and prayers for her family to this thread. I know it is too late to get on the list, but it is still her Birthday...
Happy Birthday Terri, and here's to MANY more......

[cyn]

OK, here is answer to "Who is Al Ruechel?" But why is this on the Glenn Beck website? ...which, btw, is still loading -- but I can it is the right page!

http://www.baynews9.com/site/OurPeople.cfm?storyid=41

Al Ruechel - Anchor On the Web

Al Ruechel is an original in many senses of the word. He is Bay News 9's senior anchor and has been with the 24-hour news channel from day one. To call him a fixture in Tampa Bay is an understatement. He brings over 30 years of experience, knowledge and perspective to the anchor desk, including 16 years as an anchor/reporter right here in the Bay area. His energy and enthusiasm can be seen weeknights on Bay News 9's Your Evening News, 9 at 9 and Your News at Ten.

Al is a graduate of Iowa State University and has worked in Des Moines; Albany, NY; Ft. Myers, FL; and St. Louis, MO as an anchor/reporter. He came to Tampa in 1986 and worked with then-ABC affiliate WTSP-TV, joining Bay News 9 when it launched in 1997.

During his career he has won three Emmy awards for investigative reporting and over 20 other state and national reporting and anchoring awards. His assignments have included presidential elections, the space program, the Persian Gulf War, medical advancements and Caribbean politics. He also produces and reports on Bay News 9's weekly Extra on the Web segments, offering reviews and helpful tips on successfully surfing the internet. Viewers can catch those reports Sundays beginning at 5:23 p.m.

But those in the Bay area also know Al is a family man deeply committed to his community. He's coached youth soccer, both recreational and competitive, for over 14 years. He's currently the worship leader at his local church, where he also composes and performs original Christian contemporary music. He has volunteered more than 2,000 hours with Bay area school children and helping the Pinellas County school system with their TV interview programs for the past 11 years. He was a missionary to East Africa for two years, and currently serves on a number of advisory boards for local charities, the Pinellas County government, USF and his homeowners association. . .

I'm getting too tired to do this justice, and do not want to be unfair. I'll reread it in the am.

[GeekDejure]

Happy Birthday, Terri !!!"

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[msmagoo]

I think perhaps Wolfson played the role of Solomon with the Schindlers and MS to see if he could determine which side has her best interests at heart, as Solomon did. If MS is unwilling to have Terri tested, that indicates an unwillingness to accept the possibility of a favorable outcome, even though Wolfson found the medical evidence of PVS compelling.

On the other hand, the Schindlers, who are hoping that tests will show Terri to be capable of swallowing, if given therapy, may be unwilling to abide by an unfavorable opinion yet it appears they were willing to see what the experts would say.

I would think, going into the settlement talks, that MS would have been more willing to allow testing, because the court record favored his experts findings. Are the cards stacked in his favor - or not? To hear Felos talk, he is 100% sure Terri is totally unresponsive - but does he really belive that?

Perhaps this is how Wolfson attempted to gauge each sides core belief in the integrity of their position.

The Schindlers have more to lose, yet they were willing to see what the experts would find. As you said, the agreement could be broken if the findings were unacceptable to either party.

What I see is MS and Felos avoiding the "risk" of even one expert picked by Wolfson who might say can Terri can be helped. It seems to me that they know Terri is "in there" and they will not consent to any testing if there is a chance that they could lose control over the removal of Terri's feeding tube.

[windchime]

Thanks for the ping to Governor Bush's letter, sweetliberty!

[Future Useless Eater]

I think it is time for a MAJOR FREEPING of James King
king.james.web@flsenate.gov

He thinks he is GOD.
...even his email says it all... king.james.web@flsenate.gov

[MSCASEY]

I saw that and I am very happy! Still praying for her and her well being!

MCD

[KDubRN]

There were so many cakes, we couldn't eat them all. Cheryl had a grand collage of photos, and many were from other countries. She had flags from the other countries. Russia, UK, Finland, and so many others. Cheryl was working on another picture board, and finally had to put it away, as there were too many people who wanted to talk.

We sang happy birthday by Terri's window. Her family went in to see her several times. We made more contacts. And gleaned more information.

The cops were sitting there watching us the entire time, and playing solitaire on their laptops. Anybody who came to visit a patient in hospice, had to give the patient's name to the cop before they were allowed in.

The Schindler family were all present and were excited that so many people came out to celebrate. There were prayer vigilers there as well.

A&E were there, and stayed for hours. They shot many shots of people, the set ups we had, and interviewed many others.

I had petitions for the law Senator Wise wants to discuss and vote on regarding disabled persons with feeding tubes, and how to file judicial misconduct. I gave them all away.

Cheryl has some photos she took, and she will send but I think she's sleeping currently.

It was good to talk to the Schindlers, the nurse, Carla, who took care of Terri, and the lawyers. And there was a radio station there who is very supportive of Terri's cause. He spoke with many folks, and we were allowed to say what we wanted. I handed him petitions as well.

They are moving Terri in 4 days, as they are renovating the hospice.

abc was there for a short time, but left without much fanfare. I don't even know if they shot anything with their cams.

They had a table with gifts, and a basket of cards, lots.
The Schindlers were just very grateful that people were there. They are very exhausted. I felt so bad for them.

I'm guessing 100 people were there. Maybe a few more. Most came and stayed the entire time. Many shot home videos. Some from out of state.
There were other visitors who came and left after talking some. It was their way of showing support, but they didn't stay for hours like we did.

We didn't see MS, and didn't really want to.
Pat Anderson was there. She mingled with everybody.

Everything was unwrapped and sitting on a table. The family went in to see her frequently while we were there.
She had CD's, lotions, and body rub stuff.

Terri's not allowed outside. Her brother and sister were there. The sister was very emotional.
For sitting in a strip of grass, it was decorated as best one can when using folding tables. There were flowers, balloons, cakes, cards, gifts, photos, petitions, and people talking about what they have encountered with elected and appointed officials since advocating for Terri.

I had petitions for the law Senator Wise wants to discuss and vote on regarding disabled persons with feeding tubes, but which King refuses to bring to the floor, and how to file judicial misconduct.

We tried to brain storm and set goals and devise a plan.
Currently, we all need to contact the entire Fl Senate on Wise's bill, and demand it be brought to the floor for discussion.
I'm going to sleep for a while. We were up very late, and stayed at the party until way after 11pm.
lee.tom.web@flsenate.gov,klein.ron.web@flsenate.gov,smith.rod.web@flsenate.gov,cowin.anna.web@flsenate.gov,king.james.web@flsenate.gov,posey.bill.web@flsenate.gov,pruitt.ken.web@flsenate.gov,fasano.mike.web@flsenate.gov,garcia.rudy.web@flsenate.gov,lynn.evelyn.web@flsenate.gov,sebesta.jim.web@flsenate.gov,siplin.gary.web@flsenate.gov,alexander.jd.web@flsenate.gov,bennett.mike.web@flsenate.gov,carlton.lisa.web@flsenate.gov,crist.victor.web@flsenate.gov,dawson.mandy.web@flsenate.gov,hill.anthony.web@flsenate.gov,jones.dennis.web@flsenate.gov,wise.stephen.web@flsenate.gov,aronberg.dave.web@flsenate.gov,clary.charlie.web@flsenate.gov,portilla.alex.web@flsenate.gov,dockery.paula.web@flsenate.gov,geller.steven.web@flsenate.gov,lawson.alfred.web@flsenate.gov,margolis.gwen.web@flsenate.gov,miller.lesley.web@flsenate.gov,peaden.durell.web@flsenate.gov,saunders.burt.web@flsenate.gov,schultz.debbie.web@flsenate.gov,atwater.jeffrey.web@flsenate.gov,campbell.walter.web@flsenate.gov,constantine.lee.web@flsenate.gov,villalobos.alex.web@flsenate.gov,argenziano.nancy.web@flsenate.gov,bullard.larcenia.web@flsenate.gov,haridopolos.mike.web@flsenate.gov,wilson.frederica.web@flsenate.gov

[pc93]

Thanks for sharing. I wanted to be there really bad but I got out later from work than expected and my tiredness from my own birthday party the night before was just too much for me to be able to drive all the way there, etc. I did activisms for Terri from home. Again I would have loved to be there. I did participate in a photo collage for Terri, etc. which made me feel that at least I did get to make my presence there. Happy Birthday Terri! May you have many more and may you finally very very soon get the rehabilitations, etc. (all of your retained rights). We and others (and the numbers are growing geometrically) will be here and also there for you and your family, etc.
Happy Birthday Terri! Happy Birthday!

[msmagoo]

Updated & corrected :)

Terri's Super Birthday Balloon List

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Lovergirl
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Pegita
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pollywog
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Republic
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SaundraDuffy
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sonsofliberty2000
STARWISE
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sweetliberty
TaxRelief
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ZAKJAN from Southern NJ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TERRI!