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A computer at last! Found a hotel in Louisiana with internet access.

My first stop was to pray at 300 E Bay where I thought Terri was. I prayed around the building from the sidewalk and then around the building itself. I'm a prayer warrior, intercessor, and a strong believer in annointing oil. I suspect God's hand is pressing in even now. Someone came out and I told her I had come that day just to pray for the people and she said that was great. When I went inside, I asked if there was anyone who needed a visit or a prayer and was told that it was their policy to use only their own volunteers but "thanked" me. I couldn't just leave without pressing it. I asked one of the receptionists if the Schlinder's were here and was told there was "no Schlinders here", I said you know, Terri Schiavo's parents. I had just revealed my hand big time.

After another NO, I gathered up their printed info and walked out to the parking lot. A lady was driving out, I stopped her and asked if she worked there. She said yes and told me that these were just offices and that the patients were kept at another facility. I told her that I had come to pray for Terri Schiavo, she didn't seem upset and gave me some bits and pieces as to where she thought it was and left.

Two more employees came out the door and I asked them where I could find the hospital facility and they were very suspicious (SOP I suspect). Asked me if I had family there, why I wanted to go there, I said that I had family in FL (my mother's in FL) and that I wanted to looked at the facility so as they started to give directions, another woman bursts through the main door and practically runs to our gathering. She tells me that I cannot go to their hospital facility without an appointment. I headed for the car with the 3 of them wispering and gawking. I must admit, I gawked back. In retrospect, this may be their privacy policy for the patient's benefit???

Had to settle myself down and I had my son post briefly what had happened. I then began to look for the hospital. I wasn't sure I had the right place, but I spoke to a very kind couple that I was looking for the hospital where Terri was so that I could pray. They really encouraged me and said that she definately was there and that the chapel was at the end of the building. "You go pray" she said.

My intention at this point was to go to the chapel and pray until I was done praying and then leave, period. But after finding both outside doors locked, I walked back to the fron parking lot.

There were two woman talking to each other and I asked them how I could get to the chapel (really didn't relish the thought of going through the front door). I mentioned Terri and they did not realize she was there. Anyway they told me to go through the lobby and they would show me to the chapel. I asked them will they let anyone pray? and they said yes.

My feet took me inside! To me this was a victory in and of itself. The volunteers were very nice, asked me to sign in and made me a visitor tag.

That very instant the Director of the Hospice Hospital was in front of me. The questions started all over again. I told here why I was there and she said I could not use their chapel to pray for Terri. I said that she had been told I was coming which she denied. I said you mean I can't go in there just to pray? It was a much longer conversation than I can even remember but she did say that because of legalities, I could not go in. I said "So now it's illegal to pray?" she encourages prayer, blah, blah.
She said that only a certain number of people could be on the property at one time for Terri.

I said I wanted her name. She gave me her card and told me that someone elso could maybe help me and showed me a number on her card to call. She said that this man was in charge of all of Terri's inquiries and would give me the name of Terri's attorney.

I went back out to the parking lot happy to see the same two women talking. I told them that I wanted them to know that they refused to let me use the chapel to pray for Terri and that was the kind of hospital they were visiting today. They were dumbfounded.

I sat down on a bench (thought I'd make the call right there) and was connected to 300 E Bay. I knew right then it was a total waste. I told them that I was sorry and didn't mean to cause trouble and that I had just come to pray, she started screaming that my dishonesty in obtaining the hospital address didn't help matters, I retorted with the question "what's the matter with you people, are you afraid of prayer?" She said she was highly offended and hung up.

I figured I had caused enough uproar for one day. As I was walking out I saw a hospital employee pushing one of the patients, a beautiful older lady in a pretty pink dress. I went to her, touched her hand and told her that God loved her and how pretty she looked. She smiled and said "I know, God's children are beautiful inside and out!"

I went around to get to my car and saw that the Director had been out there scoping it out. She made a hasty retreat when she saw me coming.

I was furious and a little fearful.

It was a great respit talking to FV on the phone who has a huge heart for Terri.

But don't we all? God please help her.

PrepareToLeave

Thanks for posting that update. I've been praying for your safe trip home, and peace for all of us as we keep Terri in our prayers.

This is on Terri's website today at http://www.terrisfight.org/lead.htm:

24-Hour Vigil Begins
TAMPA BAY— Terri Schindler-Schiavo, age 39, will have her feeding tube removed at 2PM on Wednesday, October 15, unless Governor Jeb Bush is persuaded to intervene.

Terri, although disabled, is not in a coma. She is not in a vegetative state. She laughs, and cries, she says yes and no. She has clearly communicated that she does not want to be starved to death.

On Monday, October 13, at 12 noon, Terri’s family and friends will begin a 24-hour-a-day vigil outside the Woodside Hospice where Terri lives. Hospice Woodside is located at 6774 102nd Avenue N. (near 66th Street N and 102nd Avenue N) in Pinellas Park, Florida. The vigil will continue until Terri is rescued by Governor Bush, or killed.

Terri’s family asks that you please come to the vigil as we call on Governor Jeb Bush to save her life. Your presence is welcome for any length of time, day or night.

October 13, 2003 Statement from the parents of Terri Schindler-Schiavo--Bob & Mary Schindler:

We love our daughter very much and we want her home. Over the last 13 years, Terri has laughed with us, cried with us, talked with us, and even tried to get out of her chair. The accusations that Terri is in a coma or is a "vegetable" are a lie.

We beg Michael Schiavo, and those working with him to end our daughter’s life, to let her come home to her family. We will sign any agreement you want, giving you all monies related to Terri’s collapse and any insurance money that may be forthcoming. You take the money. We just want our daughter.

The family especially invites you to be at the vigil in front of the Woodside Hospice for press conferences scheduled for:

Monday, October 13, at noon
Tuesday, October 14, at noon, and
Wednesday, October 15, at 2PM

**For those who live in the Tallahassee area; if you could attend a vigil in front of the Governor’s Mansion please contact us immediately.

Terri’s parents have invited Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue, and Gary McCullough, director of the Christian Communication Network, to help save her life.

"It is inconceivable that a tin-pot judge has ordered the starvation of this young woman. All of us need to do everything in our power to rescue Terri from this cruel death. That duty begins with Governor Bush." –Randall Terry, Founder of Operation Rescue