* Terri is not in a coma and not in PVS (persistent vegetative state). This was true in 6/90 doctors exam (read at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1011460/posts?page=569#569 from PDF file)
* A Jacksonville, FL neurologist who examined her last year flatly calls any plans to let her die "MURDER" ; I confirmed this with him. "She's alive....there's no question in my mind she is not brain dead." (see article http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1002670/posts?page=1,100)
* She responds to her family & those around her (see video of her w/mother; also above 3/91 report)
* She is NOT on life support -- she has fewer tubes than Christopher Reeves has! Only one, a feeding tube that many we see out and around have.
* Terri has had no rehabilitation since about 1993 -- not even cloth put into her hands to keep her hands from clenching.
* Guardian has not allowed any recent swallowing tests; only 3 were done in early 90's.
* Her husband/guardian Michael Schiavo has a fiancee with (now) two children & their own home.
*Terri has her own life to get on with as well, even if it’s not the life she or her family would have chosen.
We are praying:
* for Terri's safety in a hostile environment -- she has had some close calls; for some reason these are not being publicized.
* for a true advocate for Terri, who has not had a guardian ad litem since about 1998
* for hard hearts to be softened -- God's work! Especially with Terri in the center of the "right to die" debate (Michael's attorney George Felos and others are deeply invested in this -- may his heart be moved to release Terri.)
* for her husband ("HINO") to be removed as Terri's guardian.
* for Judge Greer to be open minded in the face of “new” evidence. A positive is that Wednesday he did not automatically dismiss the case to have Michael removed as Terri's guardian and replaced by Terri's brother Bobby as had been done in the past.
* for Terri to be put into the care of her family so they can fuss over her as much as they want!
* for all who are drawn to Terri's fight to be convicted of their need for a closer relationship with God, as they recognize and take stand against evil.
* For our country! Is there any doubt we are in a culture war?
What you can do:
* Continue to pray for all concerned -- that God will soften hearts. This is a real life-and-death drama being played out right in front of us; search for answer to what God would have you do.
* GO TO http:www.terrisfight.org for updated information.
* Correct local & national media misuses of "coma" and "vegetative state" -- she is not! Letters, phone calls, and email need to be continued, directed to the media especially, as well as to Gov Bush (thanking him, expressing continued concern).
* Our Bible study class signed a card for Terri just telling her she's in our thoughts and prayers -- on that, all can agree. Terri's birthday is Dec 3 or 4. Sending cards underscores for both the sender and those at the hospice that Terri is a person who is loved, not an inanimate object. Her address is:
Ms. Terri Schindler Schiavo
Woodside Hospice
6774 102nd Avenue N
Pinellas Park, Florida 33780
* Read the transcript of Larry King’s interview with Michael Schiavo last Fri 10/31 at http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0310/27/lkl.00.html SNIP: SCHIAVO: “. . . I'm fortunate to have two women in my life that I love very much. My girlfriend right now has done more for Terri than her own mother did....” SNIP: KING: Are the parents lying or wishful thinking? . . . In order to keep their daughter alive. They don't have a motive, do they? . . . SCHIAVO: Probably just to make my life hell, I guess. Comments or questions for LKL can be sent to http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5.html?12
* Terri's parents will NOT be on Larry King Live Fri Nov.7 after all for now.
NOTE this photo -- http://www.sptimes.com/News/012500/photos/tb-terri-head.jpg from 11/90, used in last week's Newsweek article. Michael is looking at Terri as if she is indeed "there"; she's looking back just like she does in recent video with her mother (see http://hometown.aol.com/shezza/myhomepage/terri_and_mom.jpg?mtbrand=AOL_US ) . Despite what Michael said in LKL interview, it did NOT take 4 hrs to get either of these photos! I welcome comments and questions at XXXX. Prayerfully researched and sent.
==========end 11/7/03 update==
I love seeing Terri's bright smile at the website! I look forward to meeting her sometime. Great work, THANKS! I miss the picture of her in the wheelchair. Prayers continue for all concerned.
