Waking Up

I love the mornings that I can spend in my bedroom while the children wake up. I've always "missed" the kids when they are asleep. When they wake up I get so excited and give hugs and smiles. The baby often wakes up first. Today she woke up happy as usual and ready to play. As I grabbed her up I had a sudden thought. This sweet fellowship, this tender love is this not what God created us for? As He walked in the cool of the garden with Adam and Eve did He feel surges of tenderness and love? How awful was that seperation when they hid in shame! Did He cry?

The most beautiful prayers

Some prayers from http://www.prayforterri.net/

Tuesday 10/21/2003 4:32:45am
Name: David K
Email:
Prayer: God,

I know I haven't said a prayer in a long time, and even when I did it was never for anything important. I'm sure that lately I haven't been deserving of much that I ask for, but this time the prayer isn't for me. Lord, I just want you to walk with Terri's family and help keep them strong throughout this ordeal. And Lord, I pray that you'll help Terri grab find and grab hold of every ounce of strength in her and show the world that she's okay. I pray that you'll keep her strong, and that the prayers of a Nation see her through this ordeal.

Amen.

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Monday 10/20/2003 8:00:48pm
Name: Chris
Email: bred@bellsouth.net
Prayer: Dearest Lord,

I come to you again in prayer for Terri. I have a new request. I haven't asked you for this before, because, frankly, I am totally unworthy to receive this grace. But if it be your will, Lord, if Terri is suffering, please allow me to take her suffering unto myself. I will do so with joy and thanksgiving. Praise be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Does God Not kill People Good Enough?

I was thinking about this yesterday as Terri's life hung in the balance as these politicians were voting about whether she should be starved to death. Didn't God know when she had that heart thing thirteen years ago she wouldn't be able to swallow? Shouldn't He have just ended her life, He could've, He's God! But He didn't. We hear about this all the time, people who are alive but dead. Why doesn't God just end it quick and swift? I know medicine is incredible these days but God is still the author and finisher. When I kill something, say an ant or a spider or even a cricket (yuck) I pretty much make sure it's dead. Why doesn't God?
I'm thinking it has way more to do with the people not leaving this earth than the people on the way. I think He expects the situation to arouse our compassion, refine our eternal perspectives and love unconditionally. As we fail to rise to the occassion He shows us why we need a Savior. And we along with creation groaning... our sipirts waiting "eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. "

We trust them both!

Thank you Jim King. You're decision to err on the side of Terri is very commendable.

Thank you Lord. Please help us get this mess straighten out!

Who would you trust with your child's life?

The guy who "Last year he wrote an amendment to the Advanced Directives Law expanding the definition of 'proxy.' 'The way it reads now, a total and complete stranger that doesn't even know the patient, can come into the institution and say it's in the patient's best interest to die – that was his contribution to the law,' said Pat."
or

The guy who "sensed the urgency of Terri's plight and added his resolution to the agenda. 'I can't think of anything more important than saving someone's life because life is precious,' Byrd told Tampa Bay's Fox News affiliate, WTVT-TV. "

Daryl's Just Full of Interesting Info

Here's a link Daryl sent me about the former spam king.


What he's doing now.

Article About Terri's Starvation

Here's a good summary of the lastest...

Notice Jim King's Hospice Ties

Florida's Legislature's Home page

View Legislature of Florida

I can't find anything about Terri's Bill though... hmmm.... I guess it will happen this afternoon.

A Hope Fulfilled

The starving of Terri may stop!
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The Number to Call is 850-488-6026

PRESS RELEASE

Special Session Called in State Legislature
Speaker of the House, Johnnie Byrd to introduce “Terri’s Bill”

Clearwater, FL October 19, 2003: The Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, has called a special session of the Florida Legislature for Monday, October 20, 2003. At that time, Florida’s Speaker of the House will introduce “Terri’s Bill”. By Florida law, two thirds majority vote are required to have a topic entered.

Volunteers with the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation have learned that Senate President, Jim King is against this bill.

The Bill would put an immediate moratorium on all dehydration and starvation deaths currently pending in Florida.

We have come to a time when the merchants of death have created a constitutional crisis and a justice gridlock, while the rightful life of Florida’s disabled and vulnerable citizens tragically hang on Terri Schindler-Schiavo’s court ordered dehydration and starvation death.

We urge all concerned Floridians to contact their Senators and State House members to vote for Terri’s bill.

Time is short.
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PRAY! Here's a couple of links that are interesting from Not Dead Yet.

Euthanasia : a choice for doctors
The Future of Hospice Care?

God Loves You

As I was cleaning today I threw away some little things my children had made and given to me as presents. I simply can not keep everything they scribble on, glue or duct tape and present to me as a gift. Anyway as I was doing this I made sure I put it deep in the trash so they couldn't see it (yes, I was feeling guilty!). I was thinking why I didn't want them to see me throw it away. ...because they might think I don't love them. When I thought this I realized that that is my greatest fear-- Even worse than their death. If my children ever thought I didn't love them my heart would break.

Perhaps this is why God sent His son. His love for us is so great He can't stand the thought we don't know it. What more could He do? He speaks to us gently but we don't listen, He proclaims loudly and we say He's out to get us. He sends His son to show the way...

If I were to die today, I hope my children would know nothing of me but my love. The only way the babies will know is if someone tells them again and again, reminding them. Shouldn't this be our response to God? Those of us who know telling the babes...

Lori

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