We have a family member (Anne) who suffers from a similar condition. She is brain damaged because of an allergic reaction years ago. Her heart stopped and she was unable to breathe. A doctor was at the scene quickly enough to start her heart and do a tracheotomy. She was in a coma for awhile but her husband and family never gave up hope for her recovery. She was given all the help available.
After several years of physical therapy, she still was not able to coordinate her fingers or her legs. So, she is in a wheelchair and has to have someone feed her. Anne can not speak so that the average person can understand her. Her husband and a caretaker interpret the sounds she makes and she is able to take part in group conversations.
But, I want to tell you what is truly remarkable. After her accident Anne wanted to return to college to get her masters degree. Her husband attended classes with her as her interpreter. At the end of her course of study she was given an oral exam, with the help of her husband as her interpretor, and she passed. She received her master's degree with her class and was given a standing ovation from those attending the graduation ceremony.
Anne is truly a remarkable person. She has a little home business today. Is able to use a computer and attends functions.
Anne's head and eye movements are very similar to Terri's. It's her body that is not normal, not her brain.
I am very concerned over the outcome of this court decision.
That's a wonderful story of love and determination. Thanks for sharing it. I think the death squad understimate the will to live!