Then maybe you shouldn't take the side of letting her husband speak for her.
Clearwater, FL December 3, 2003: People from as far away as the West Coast of the United States are expected to convene today at the Hospice Woodside in Pinellas Park, Florida, to recognize the 40th birthday of Terri Schindler-Schiavo.
“The support for Terri has been overwhelming. Our family is touched by the tremendous outpouring of love and encouragement for our daughter, ” said Terri’s mother, Mary Schindler.
Jeanie Dicus of California has hand-crafted a quilt with lavender flowers and intricate needle-work for a gift. Cheryl Ford of Florida has put together a collage of photos from people around the world who support the disabled woman and her plight. Several hundreds of hand-made birthday cards have been sent to Terri through the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation, many of these from citizens in the disabled community. Supporters have purchased other items, including birthday cakes and balloons in the hopes that Terri would be allowed out of her room to join in her birthday celebration. Moreover, upwards of 600 emailed prayers and personal notes have been received through Terri’s web site on www.terrisfight.org.
Supporters are expected to gather shortly after business hours on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, to engage in quiet support and to acknowledge Terri’s birthday.
Statement from Pamela Hennessy, Volunteer for the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation: “It is so very good to know that so many people see Terri as a person and not an ‘issue’. This gives us all pause to remember those amongst us who may not be able to speak for themselves – but who are still, very much part of our human race.”