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Today is yet another difficult day in the lives of the Schiavo family.

I see the anguish on the parents faces and frankly I see it on her husband. He character is not stellar but I do believe that his actions are as honorable as her parents.

From what I have read her husband spent several years after the accident making sure Terri would get the care that he hoped would bring her back to him. The sign of a loving husband. Perhaps at the time he was denying her wishes to selfishly keep her alive because he could not let go. I have heard many on each side point out that it might be true but are colored by his actions now. Her parents had in the past years ago felt that their son-in-law was doing right by their daughter.

I can understand the motives on both parties. Yet, to get congress involved, oh wait that is for another discussion later. Congress gave an opportunity to have the records reviewed they DID NOT demand the court act a certain way but the Schindler supporters were angry. It is like if they do not like the court order then you find another court and try again.

Earlier I had heard that Gov. Bush had given a presser that protective services was entering the picture. After 15 years wow, come on, what took so long. Why is more important now then 2 years ago? Then another doctor came into the picture and he offered the Gov some new info that said that she is not vegetative status, where was he the last 7 years. Frankly it is disturbing that we all can read about the folks who saw them but none have come on the record to support their side. Could it be if she had been incorrectly diagnosed that a person can get sued. I do not know but it is something to consider.

We would want to do all we can if it were our loved one. Yes, but at some point it must end. One side will be very sad in the end and it is heart wrenching.

These are my thoughts as of today. I always keep an open mind. I cannot see into the marriage of the Schiavos marriage or relationship she had with her parents but in the end she is his wife and it is his duty and honor to in fact honor her. Frankly I do not see either party doing it for Terri. It is for the parents a body to visit, to talk to but not to reply. The husband wants to move on with his life, it is about him. What were Terri's wishes? She had told friends and her husband that she would not want to be maintained in such a fashion.

It reminds me of when a loved one dies. Those surviving the deceased have to deal with the loss, we have funerals to honor those we love and we gather to talk about the loved one but it is not for the deceased but for the person(s) left behind.

He is doing just that. I know he his character is less then desirable and yes he has found comfort with another woman. Again, if this were me I would not want my husband to stop smelling the flowers, enjoying our pups' living in the past.

Finally, I am all for states rights. I am glad that Gov. Bush took interest in the last time of the feeding tube not be reinserted. He gave time for a review and that has occurred. I am outraged with Congress. I believe in the separation of powers. It is not it's place to stick it's nose into the issue of Ms. Schiavo.

I wonder if her families lawyers had said to the courts that she did not get the care they thought she would have had and we much offer that care based on what they know now. Like getting the PET scan. Like trying exercises. It seems like that could be the stronger argument as it results to her case.

I can tell you what tears me up. We have excelled in the area of machines keeping our bodies alive. I realize that are times when someone comes our of a long coma but it is rare. Her feeding tube is not a machine but she cannot tell you if she is hungry so for me it is a machine keeping her alive. I actually learned today that having feeding tube is a life saving machine.

This is my personal opinion. I believe in life. I believe in states rights. Lastly, I believe in the bond of marriage and that my spouse if alive will make decisions as it pertains to my life when I cannot.

And as usual we can agree to disagree with respect and kindness.

My prayers go to Terri and all those who love her.

You are kind and your heart is in the right place. However, I believe you are wrong. Here are a few reasons:

"Why is more important now then 2 years ago?"
Because she is dying. The governor dealt with the issue the last time she was, also.

"Frankly it is disturbing that we all can read about the folks who saw them but none have come on the record to support their side."
They have. Affidavits were filed by numerous physicians and a few nurses.

"She had told friends and her husband that she would not want to be maintained in such a fashion"
No proof - hearsay. Her friend and parents testified to the opposite.

"I am outraged with Congress. I believe in the separation of powers. It is not it's place to stick it's nose into the issue of Ms. Schiavo."
Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the right. Article IV states what is to be considered the Supreme Law of the land. The judiciary is conspicuously absent, but Congress is included along with the document itself and treaties.