Sunday, December 12, 2004
By Conservative Spirit
* A photo journal of the Terri's Celebration of Life by Conservative Spirit:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1300783/posts?page=48
Guest of Honor, Terri Schindler-Schiavo, was not in attendance at the picnic in the park, but Terri’s parents and siblings visited with her beforehand. The get together at Helen Howarth Park was a celebration of thanksgiving that Terri Schindler-Schiavo lives still. She became 41 years of age on December 3rd. A mass was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Largo, Florida on December 3rd.
The Sunday, December 12th Celebration was a multi-denominational get together and reunion for Terri’s supporters with her parents Bob and Mary, sister Suzanne and brother Bob, Jr. The mood was festive in the park, under the tall pines with splashes of sunlight peeking through from the west. It was a good turnout.
I would be remiss not to mention party guests who have survived comas, serious accidents and other health care scares, including Angel Watson who used to fly for the Air Force until a skiing accident. Angel is an advocate now and has fulfilled many of her dreams in spite of the split second that everything changed. She said to the crowd that folks with disabilities can "max out" their potential, find their way if given the opportunity, and strive to live life to the fullest. It is her personal wish for Terri.
There were posters of Terri, and posters of Terri’s volunteers, birthday cards and hand-outs. The local abc affiliate was there in the form of a photojournalist and the local cbs affiliate sent one or two crew to cover the "Schindler" Pavilions #5 and #6. A Baptist Conference reporter was on scene and some incognito folks were taking notes as well.
For appetites brought on by the chill in the air, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, pickles and all manner of chips were served buffet style. There were two large Birthday Cakes with flower icing in purple, Terri’s favorite color. The big card I made on Sunday morning with tag board and lace matched up well with the cakes.
Special guests came from California, Wayne Galley (singer-keyboardist-songwriter), two Brothers in traditional garb from an abbey in Minnesota, a husband and wife from Michigan who brought pictures of their daughter who is disabled. Mrs. Michigan mentioned that they care for their daughter back home the way the Schindlers long to care for Terri. Their daughter even goes to amusement parks. A Terri supporter came all the way from West Palm Beach last night to lay claim to the Pavilions for the Schindler Party at Helen Howarth Park. Reservations are at "dawn". Period.
It got a little sentimental. It didn’t feel as if we were outside at all - the party had a glow and ambiance as if we were in a ballroom at a swanky hotel. Hmmmmmm. Amazing grace perhaps? Cheryl Ford and floriduh voter (me) helped professional musician Wayne Galley subbing as backup singers. It’s always fun to flirt with show biz, but especially with Wayne makin‘ it easy for the two of us to know when to start and for the audience's sake, when to stop.
Lots of speakers came forward. View our photos at the link to free republic noted above. Former Judicial candidate Jan Govan was also there. He’s achieved celebrity status it seems since the August 31st election wherein he was a high vote getter, although sad sack figure Judge Greer is the ultimate insider and all of his cronies put him over the finish line ahead of the qualified, fair Jan Govan. Judge Greer is the Judge who has ordered twice already that Terri be starved to death and both times that her feeding tube was pulled, she was not even given water because they were actively killing her. Her Exit Protocols read like a novel by Edgar Allen Poe. Fortunately, Terri is still with us. She has a strong will to live.
At the celebration making her 41st birthday, Govan even signed an autograph for a young lady who will be eligible to vote in a few years. He was surrounded by well wishers throughout the afternoon.
Govan spoke to the crowd about Living Wills. There Is no turning back if you check the wrong boxes and he reported that since Terri’s situation increased public awareness regarding the option of choosing life, will clients are paying more attention to what they are signing and check marking so they don’t inadvertently agree to their own suicide through starvation/dehydration or other means. This being the case, in my opinion, Terri is saving other lives. Just think of it.
It is good that we have time to experience some of the joy that Christmas brings but of course vigilance remains until Terri is completely out of harm’s way, re-learning how to live. Terri needs her life back, not taken from her.
Terri has many admirers and hundreds of friends, many who may never meet her face to face. I am honored to live nearby, to know her family and to treasure friendships that never would have been but for divine inspiration bringing us and keeping us all together in His Name.
A guest speaker, a Franciscan Brother all the way from Minnesota reminded us that because we are created in His image, taking someone's life is "killing God". Please remember his words.
Terri’s Celebration of Life was a celebration of every life. Rejoice!
TERRI BECAME 41 YEARS OLD IN DECEMBER 2004. She's a young woman who's been put through much by the State of Florida and the overpowering reach of the judiciary into her important life. She's not PVS. She doesn't have fluid sloshing around in her head as ATTY FELOS PARROTS ON TV.
Terri needs help, not to be murdered while law enforcement keeps her priest away lest he try to administer Holy Communion. Then the police officer WOULD HAVE TO ARREST TERRI'S MONSIGNOR.
Folks, see why we need everyone's help? This is barbaric, secular and how the nazi's got the ball rolling. THEY WANT THIS NATION TO BE SECULAR BECAUSE THE COMMANDMENTS WON'T BE NECESSARY. Killing can begin and "committees" will decide who deserves to live or die. NOT A NATURAL DEATH BUT FORCED EXIT!
'A guest speaker, a Franciscan Brother all the way from Minnesota reminded us that because we are created in His image, taking someone's life is "killing God". Please remember his words.'
Wow! That's heavy hitting, and I never thought of it exactly in that way. Not only are we created in His image, but His Holy Spirit indwells in us. BLASPHEMING the Holy Spirit is an unforgivable sin. 'Killing God' - that really drives it home that this is a battle of Satan vs. God. Such vicious hatred that will stop at nothing. Looking at it this way actually gives me hope that God will lay them low at the last minute.
floriduh voter, you are doing an amazing job. God bless you a thousand times over. All the rest of you as well.
btw, every time I try to check out petitiononline, my computer says 'illegal operation...will shut down', and I crash. Is that just me? The same thing happened this morning 4 times when I tried to open one particular website on 'Eugenics and the Nazis - the California Connection'. Is anyone else getting shut down on petitiononline?
praying against Terri's enemies: http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Mic/Mic007.html#17
Now, that IS a violation of freedom of religion.