Appeals court clears way for feeding tube removal in Schiavo case
Feb 22, 2:30 PM EST
By VICKIE CHACHERE
Associated Press Writer
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- The case over a severely brain-damaged woman remained frozen in a legal stalemate Tuesday after a Florida appeals court first cleared the way for her husband to remove her feeding tube only to see a judge promptly block the removal until at least Wednesday.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal offered no specific instructions in a one-page mandate issued in Terri Schiavo's case. That meant her husband, Michael Schiavo, could order his wife's tube be removed.
But Pinellas Circuit Court Judge George Greer issued an emergency stay blocking removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube until 5 p.m. EST Wednesday. Greer, who has been overseeing the long-standing dispute, has scheduled a hearing on the case earlier Wednesday.
Ok, I'm a little confused. I read (link at #162, and elsewhere) that Greer has said Michael will remove the tube regardless of Greer's order, since Greer "doesn't have jurisdiction". So did Michael change his mind, and is following Greer's order, or is he removing the tube anyway?
What is going on with Greer now?? I have no faith in him having a change of heart. Is this something he's doing to confuse Terris parents and us?? I really am confused. He has never ruled for the Schindlers. God bless them and Terri.
Our Lord continue to Bless Terri's parents with His Own Strength, as they Live under a Stress most of us cannot Imagine. O Master, we Thank You for the Fortitude You have Granted to Your children, for Upholding them with Your Sovereign Grace. Sustain them, Great King, and Return our Terri to their Loving Embrace, to the Praise of Your Love and Mercy. Bare Your Arm of Power, and Move for our Terri, and we will Give You Glory, Honor, and Praise. We Exalt You, our Savior, as we Pray in Thy Name, amen.