There were so many cakes, we couldn't eat them all. Cheryl had a grand collage of photos, and many were from other countries. She had flags from the other countries. Russia, UK, Finland, and so many others. Cheryl was working on another picture board, and finally had to put it away, as there were too many people who wanted to talk.
We sang happy birthday by Terri's window. Her family went in to see her several times. We made more contacts. And gleaned more information.
The cops were sitting there watching us the entire time, and playing solitaire on their laptops. Anybody who came to visit a patient in hospice, had to give the patient's name to the cop before they were allowed in.
The Schindler family were all present and were excited that so many people came out to celebrate. There were prayer vigilers there as well.
A&E were there, and stayed for hours. They shot many shots of people, the set ups we had, and interviewed many others.
I had petitions for the law Senator Wise wants to discuss and vote on regarding disabled persons with feeding tubes, and how to file judicial misconduct. I gave them all away.
Cheryl has some photos she took, and she will send but I think she's sleeping currently.
It was good to talk to the Schindlers, the nurse, Carla, who took care of Terri, and the lawyers. And there was a radio station there who is very supportive of Terri's cause. He spoke with many folks, and we were allowed to say what we wanted. I handed him petitions as well.
They are moving Terri in 4 days, as they are renovating the hospice.
abc was there for a short time, but left without much fanfare. I don't even know if they shot anything with their cams.
They had a table with gifts, and a basket of cards, lots.
The Schindlers were just very grateful that people were there. They are very exhausted. I felt so bad for them.
I'm guessing 100 people were there. Maybe a few more. Most came and stayed the entire time. Many shot home videos. Some from out of state.
There were other visitors who came and left after talking some. It was their way of showing support, but they didn't stay for hours like we did.
We didn't see MS, and didn't really want to.
Pat Anderson was there. She mingled with everybody.
Everything was unwrapped and sitting on a table. The family went in to see her frequently while we were there.
She had CD's, lotions, and body rub stuff.
Terri's not allowed outside. Her brother and sister were there. The sister was very emotional.
For sitting in a strip of grass, it was decorated as best one can when using folding tables. There were flowers, balloons, cakes, cards, gifts, photos, petitions, and people talking about what they have encountered with elected and appointed officials since advocating for Terri.
I had petitions for the law Senator Wise wants to discuss and vote on regarding disabled persons with feeding tubes, but which King refuses to bring to the floor, and how to file judicial misconduct.
We tried to brain storm and set goals and devise a plan.
Currently, we all need to contact the entire Fl Senate on Wise's bill, and demand it be brought to the floor for discussion.
I'm going to sleep for a while. We were up very late, and stayed at the party until way after 11pm.
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Thanks for your report.
It's good to have some firsthand knowledge. I would imagine that you and
the family and others involved in Terri's fight are exhausted.
Thank you for all your efforts. I'm sure it will pay off when all is said
and done and Terri is allowed to live her life in peace.
Thank you for being there and thank you for the report. You have no idea how much it means to us. God bless you.
Thanks for giving us here an update on Terri's party. I'm sure it was a blessed time for Terri's family. Was her sister okay? You mentioned that she was emotional. Hopefully it was just that the support was overwhelming. I wonder if A&E will air anything soon. Where will they be moving Terri? Will she get fresh air even if for just a few minutes? Ah, the wonderment of it all! Thanks for all you who are on the front lines are doing for Terri and her family.
Thanks for reporting! Sounds like a great crowd, and of a size that would facilitate everyone's talking to many of the other attendees.
Did you hear anything about Terri? Was she enjoying the day?
Did her family get our FR messages?
It sounds like all of you had fun! :o)