[Dog]

This post was on today's Terri thread...I sought the Freepers permission to post this as a stand alone thread. Expatguy has experienced what Terri may be going thru.

[Dog]

Here you go..

[Fiddlstix]

BTTT

[truthkeeper]

Wow...you are truly blessed.

[Williams]

I attended law school with Doug Herr who gained fame in the wheelchair olympics and was on Wheaties boxes. A few years before when he dove into the pool and hit bottom, he knew his neck was broken and he was paralyzed. His brother dove in to save him and Doug begged his brother to let him die. Doug went on to become a national hero, and I believe he is now a succesful attorney.

[writer33]

BTTT! I completely agree.

[Lando Lincoln]

Deeply moving and profound. How easily those in attendance could have given up on you. God bless you, yours and TS.

Lando

[lysie]

Thanks for posting this.

Bless you, expatguy.

[Michael.SF.]

I don't know Terri Schiavo, but there is a small part of me that can empathize with her.

That, I believe, is a huge understatement, one made in all sincerity and with respectful humility.

[fanfan]

OMG. How amazingly powerful.

God's plan included expatguy having that experience, so that this appeal could be written.

WOW.

Thanks Dog and Expatguy.

[Thinkin' Gal]

Do not miss this post by expat.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thanks SO MUCH for posting this!! You sound just like Kate Adamson. How sad that this is all happening.

I pray that this gets out, far and wide...

[rintense]

What an incredible story, expatguy. God bless you!

This Terri story has allowed me to relive my own mother's death almost eight years ago. She had a rapidly growing brain tumor, emphysema, and developed sepsis. We knew she was going to die, I just didn't know how quickly. But my mom and I discussed her wishes, and she was very clear that she did not want the inevitable prolonged. She did not want extraordinary measures and asked for a DNR. When her body began shutting down, and she was pretty much unconscious and slipping away, I had to make the decision to stop her IV fluids. It was SOOO hard, but I took comfort in knowing it was what she wanted. The only thing I asked was that she be kept comfortable. That decision was on a Tuesday. That Saturday night, after visiting her, I prayed the most sincere, humble and honest prayer that God take her home and relieve her pain.

She died the next day. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever had to experience in my life. But I take comfort knowing that I followed my mom's wishes, and that God does listen to prayers.

[GOP_1900AD]

We are on the slippery slope. It started in Holland and Oregon, and it has slowly spread. Sad times, man.

[GOP_1900AD]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

The starting blocks are on the shallow end of the pool where the water is only 3ft deep.

Does this seem a little stupid to anyone else? I can't say I've ever seen such an arrangement at any pool.

[Flyer]

Thanks for the thread.

I saw the post on the other thread and decided not to reply because it was such a busy thread.

Great story Expat, but Bellaire still kicks South Houston butt!

[Deetes]

BTTT

[jigsaw]

What an incredible story! Expatguy, thank you for sharing it. You're an inspiration!

[secks]

What does this have to do with Terri? It goes without saying that some people recover from comas. What isn't up for debate is that no one has ever recovered from a persistent vegitative state (very severe brain damage), which is very well what Terri may be in now. Sure, I've seen her groan in response to stimuli, but what on earth does this prove? Plants respond to stimuli, too! Besides, the issue here is that her husband claims she wanted to die if ever left in this state, so who are you to question that? If you think he abused her, prove it in court.

[MamaLucci]

Thank you for posting this this.