FL definition of persistent vegetative state, PVS:.
- The absence of voluntary action or cognitive behavior of any kind.
- An inability to communicate or interact purposefully with the environment.
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From video Terri Big Eyes; see it at www.terrisfight.org-- http://www.terrisfight.org/
Terri starts out apparently asleep. A doctor wakes her to start his tests.
Doctor: Terri. Open your eyes up...
Terri: (Startled at hearing her name. She starts moving her mouth and fluttering her eyes, like a person who is just waking up)
Doctor: Open your eyes, Terri open your eyes
Terri: (slowly at first, Terri struggles to open her eyes, then turns toward the doctor, and opens her eyes a normal amount)
Doctor: There you go, good.
Terri: (then, either to show off(?) or wanting to perform well, she leans further forward toward the doctor, looks straight at him and opens her eyes as WIDE AS SHE CAN. >> Note the WRINKLES ACROSS HER FOREHEAD caused by her also RAISING HER EYEBROWS as high as possible )
Doctor: [now obviously impressed] GOOD!! GOOD JOB! GOOD JOB YOUNG LADY! Good Job..
More info and helpful links. -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1258807/posts#10 -- THANKS, FL engineer. THANKS, freepers.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
TERRI'S 41ST BIRTHDAY PARTY
TERRI'S FRIENDS Please join in..
December 12, 2004
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
"CELEBRATION OF LIFE"
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Keep fighting! ((((((Terri))))))
Happy Birthday, Terri Dear, may God Bless your precious life and fighting heart.
God works in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform, and it becomes clearer each day that you, Teri,are serving God with each day of your life. From right there in your bed, you have touched lives all over the world, in positive ways.
From what I have learned, even those who would have denied your life support, previousely, seem to have had a change of heart, we pray that is so.
May God bless you and your wonderful family, Teri.
Happy Birthday, Terri.
-phenn, eep and aj-
Happy birthday Terri and love and blessings to you and your family.
Sue
Thank you for starting this thread! Hospice informed us that they will not allow a prayer vigil for Terri on their grounds. They have new sod and they don't want us to destroy the grass.
You are beloved to my heart, sweet Terri, my sister in Christ, and I want to Praise our King with you, Share Eternity with you, Glorifying our God together Forever in His Kingdom of Peace and Love. I Love you, and Praise our Merciful One for Being your Shield and your Protector for all these years. You are a Blessing to many, dearest sister, and I wish you a Blessed and Happy, Happy Birthday, Secure in the Love of your family, and in the Eternal Love of the Sweet King of kings.
Happy Birthday and Dominus nos benedicat!
I pray that this year is the year that Terri is finally freed from her windowless prison - the "hospice" where she has been kept against the will of her family for over a decade.
On this, her birthday, I ask all who care for the disabled to give Terri this gift: take your precious charges out with you to see the trees, the sky, the sun. Let them hear music, let them pet cat, or touch a child. Give them a balloon, or let them watch a happy show on the TV. Let them sit near the window and have the light of the outside world shine on them
All these things are denied Terri - let them be your gift to her if only in spirit.
God bless her Mother, Father, Sister and Brother, and may He keep them in the palm of His Hand. May this year see Terri at home once again with those who love her.
ProLife Ping!
If anyone wants on or off my ProLife Ping List, please notify me here or by freepmail.
Dear Terri,
Love has kept you alive so far.
I pray that love will seep into the evil ones who keep you imprisoned
And that they will free you to sit in the sunshine,
hear the birds sing,
and enjoy the loving care of your family.
And may God's love be with you always.
Terri's 41st Birthday ping! If anyone would like to be on/off my Terri ping list, please let me know here or by Freepmail.
Happy Birthday, Terri!
Happy Birthday, Terri. May there be many more and a miracle.
Dear Terri,
I hope you have a wonderful birthday! Although you may not know it, you have many friends from all around the world who believe in you and admire your determination to live against the odds. You keep going at it, girl! One day you will be set free! I believe that you are a special gift from God. You are doing His work by showing so many how important and precious each life is! God bless you, Terri!
Happy 41st Birthday!
With love,
Ohioan from Florida and family
A truly.....blessed,.........HAPPY BIRTHDAY..........In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen.
Love, hugs and kisses.........
From the bottom of my heart, I hope it will be a wonderful day for you and your family. You all are always in the thoughts and prayers of myself and my family. God Bless all of you.
Sincerely,
TS