Dear Kimberly,
My name is Tom Brodersen. I’m Pat’s office manager and paralegal, and have been involved in this case for two and a half years, with Pat. It seems like we’re always doing a Chinese fire drill in this case, with so much happening on an emergency basis that there is seldom time to look ahead and anticipate the next day. We have a couple of nurses who are always ready to help with records examination, multiple doctors who apparently feel honored to be consulted where Terri is concerned, and others from just about every field who feel the same way. We are blessed, you see, with a wealth of allies, all talented, caring people (like yourself, I’m sure… after all, the average person just coasts through life, stopping only to change the channel). I’ll pass this on to Pat, and if we develop a need for more help, I’ll keep you in mind, Thanks so much for your caring concern.
Tom
Terri was at death’s door on Saturday. She was transported from Hospice to Morton Plant hospital, but was apparently turned away without treatment. We can only surmise that Michael refused to authorize treatment. This is after being discharged before she was fully stabilized twice before. The good new is, since we filed a federal lawsuit, she is getting treatment at hospice, and is doing much better now. She is more responsive than ever.
-----Original Message----- From: Kimberly Pharris [mailto:kimkentp@bowlinggreen.net] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 2:08 PM To: Tom Brodersen Subject: Re: Terri Schiavo
Dear Tom:
What a kind e-mail! After doing a lot (and I mean a lot!) of reading this weekend, I can see that the Schindlers are surrounded by talented, caring people. Of course, things are crazy now but when you slow down please feel free to contact me and my friends at Free Republic which include writers, paralegals, attorneys, teachers and on and on.
I hesitate to ask you for news of Teri, but we are all so worried about her making it through the weekend. Many of us have been in almost constant prayer, as the Lord has truly laid Terri, her family and all of you on our hearts so strongly. Is she okay? If you'd rather not comment, I understand. Please tell the Schindlers they are so often in our thoughts each day and that we are at their disposal as well.
May God bless you all richly in these difficult days.
Kimberly
What wonderful news!! Thanks for finding out and letting us know.