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Readers might be familiar with the Emilio Gonzales case, currently unfolding in Austin, Tex.
Baby Emilio has "Leigh's disease, an incurable disorder that causes the breakdown of the central nervous system. Gonzales' family has been fighting with an Austin hospital over a Texas law that allows it to give them just 10 days to find another place that will provide medical care after doctors there gave up hope of treating him," according to LifeNews.com.
On April 21, 2007, "Judge Guy Herman allowed toddler Emilio Gonzales to continue receiving his life support treatment at least until May 8. This decision came on April 17, giving attorneys for the Gonzales family and the hospital more time to prepare their cases to save or end Emilio's life.
"Emilio's mother, Catarina, is still desperately trying to relocate outside of Texas. She is seeking to find a place where her 17-month-old can be treated without fear of having his life support unplugged. Under the Texas Futile Care Law, hospitals are given the authority to cease life-support treatment of patients after giving families 10 days to find alternative care. Extensions are allowed if families have leads for alternative medical support," according to CBNNews.com.
Texas Right to Life and the Alliance Defense Fund are supporting baby Emilio's mother.
But Bishop Gregory Aymond, of the Austin Catholic diocese, appears to be siding with the hospital.............................................
Priest-author comments on Emilio Gonzales case
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