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*****"Then Terri is THE most unusual! Why isn't her case in medical journals around the world?" *****

Isn't that the truth?

I just can't help but wonder where Terri would be in her progress, had the court taken Michael out of the picture years ago. Even now...give the poor woman two *solid* years of PT/OT/Speech/Music Therapy/outings in the sunshine/pet therapy/visits from prayer groups & clergy, etc...Why not admit Terri to a rehab facility outside of Florida; one that promotes overall wellness? Then, after two years of giving Terri what she needs, return to court and provide a judge with the results.

I'd like to see Michael in a bed for ten years, with no stimulation to his brain, no visitors, no exercise or ambulation, etc...

(stepping off my box)...how's everyone doing? I've been dealing with a lot on my plate right now, but I wanted to check in and see what's been going on today.

Hope you're feeling a little bit better, Kimmie7. :)

Other than my, um, 'bum bum' I'm okay. Just still dealing with a bit of fever.

*****"Then Terri is THE most unusual! Why isn't her case in medical journals around the world?" *****

You're right...instead her case will enter the lawbooks. Either way it turns out. Sad.

You know, I remember when I was working in the nursing home. One of the other CNAs was out sick and I covered her patients as well as mine. I noticed one lady whose feet were beginning to atrophy -- curl downward due to the constant pressure of the blankets on her toes. I mentioned it to the charge nurse and she put a board (specifically made for that purpose) at the foot of the bed to aleviate the pressure as well as advising PT to the doctor of record. I got congratulated. Not to toot my own horn, but to point out the difference in care... I could NOT work for any place that would starve some people to death, while trumpeting their compassion to the world. Real compassion is a cool hand to a fevered brow, a sip of water to parched lips, a patient care-giver spoon feeding a patient who long ago forgot who she was. Starvation and compassion are never to be used in the same sentence.