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Wesley J Smith: Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network Wins Well Deserved Life Prize
First Things/Secondhand Smoke ^
| 11/15/10
| Wesley J. Smith
Posted on 12/19/2010 11:38:02 AM PST by wagglebee
The Schindler FamilyTerri Schiavos mother and siblingsare some of the finest people I know. Their indomitable fight to save Terri from a cruel and medically unnecessary slow dehydrationin the face of media smears and fury among some who went berserk over their desire to save Terris lifeepitomized familial unconditional love and stalwart courage in the face of great adversity. That several year struggle destroyed father Bob Schindlers health, and her death broke his heart. He died a few years ago.
But the family continues on, working quietly behind the scenes individuallyand through their foundation, the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Networkto help people who are fighting against a loved one suffering a similar fate. They remain white hot controversial figures in some quarters, but the pro life movement has now stepped forward with a big $100,000 Life Prize award to the foundation. From the press release:
In 2005, the world watched as a young woman with disabilities was deprived of food and water by order of a judge. Her family has vowed to fight for the right to life of those vulnerable individuals with disabilities and as a result, Terris Network has become their safe haven amidst the pressures of the so-called right to die movement. More than 1,000 families have been helped by the organization through their national network of resources, support and medical facilities for the medically-dependent and now they are among the six recipients of $600,000 in prizes awarded for achieving significant progress in promoting the sanctity of human life and working to protect and preserve it
The Life Prizes winners were measured by their success in saving lives and selected for best demonstrating their leadership and progress in pro-life achievements through public advocacy, scientific research, legal action, outreach and public discourse activities.
What a splendid recognition of selflessness. Congratulations to all who contribute to the Networkand to Bobby, Susanne, Mary, and the abiding memory of Bob.
If you are interested in the details about other recipients, hit this link.
TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: euthanasia; moralabsolutes; prolife; terrischiavo
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NOBODY deserves this more!
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posted on
12/19/2010 11:38:06 AM PST
by
wagglebee
To: cgk; Coleus; cpforlife.org; narses; Salvation; 8mmMauser
Pro-Life Ping
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posted on
12/19/2010 11:38:49 AM PST
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: 185JHP; 230FMJ; AKA Elena; Albion Wilde; Aleighanne; Alexander Rubin; Amos the Prophet; ...
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posted on
12/19/2010 11:39:56 AM PST
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: All
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posted on
12/19/2010 11:58:17 AM PST
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: wagglebee
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posted on
12/19/2010 12:06:58 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
I did not know Terri’s had father died. I was staying in the same hotel with Terri’s brother and parents when I went to Florida to protest what was about to be done to her. Despite the horror of what was about to transpire, the entire family, though obviously struggling emotionally, was gracious enough to have dinner with me and another Freeper because they knew we were there to support Terri. I was deeply humbled and gratified by their grace.
To: wagglebee
The pro-life Bush showed his true colors in that case, allowing the government to kill her.
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posted on
12/19/2010 12:25:21 PM PST
by
Java4Jay
To: freepertoo; trisham
Bob Schindler died in August, 2009. He'd had heart problems for some time and the trauma of Terri's murder took its toll.
Despite the horror of what was about to transpire, the entire family, though obviously struggling emotionally, was gracious enough to have dinner with me and another Freeper because they knew we were there to support Terri. I was deeply humbled and gratified by their grace.
I can only hope that I would be able to face what the Schindlers endured with even a fraction of the grace and dignity that they did.
Here are some threads on Bob's passing:
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posted on
12/19/2010 12:46:01 PM PST
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: wagglebee; freepertoo
He died of a broken heart. Very sad.
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posted on
12/19/2010 12:49:32 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: wagglebee
I was 27 when this happened. Believe me when I tell you that I lost friends over this. I remember feeling isolated & alone because of my pro-life stance. People scoffed at me & some even told me that I was mean and/or selfish for wanting this woman to be fed. Inwas just appalled at what I heard coming from people. I was in grad school at the time & had just left class at noon. When I started up my car, Rush was just coming on & he announced “today is the day we starved a fellow citizen to death”. I pulled over & cried.
Obviously, I didn’t know about FR back then. I wish I did. I wouldn’t have felt so alone. But my point is, I learned alot from this story - who my friends really were, and what ugliness people were capable of. It was one of the pivotal times in my adult life. Thank you to those FReepers who stood up for this poor girl. God bless all of you and her lovely family. I pray for all involved who were responsible for this - may the Holy Spirit change their hearts.
To: surroundedbyblue; trisham; EternalVigilance; BykrBayb; floriduh voter; Sun; Lesforlife; cyn
Unfortunately, more than a few FReepers fully supported Terri's murder. Thankfully, most of them are no longer FReepers.
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posted on
12/19/2010 1:00:45 PM PST
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: wagglebee
Many of them may be gone, but there are still a number of FReepers who would support her murder today.
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posted on
12/19/2010 1:06:06 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham; wagglebee
What?!?! I wish you’d tell me you’re joking but I’m sure you are not. I’ll never understand some people’s logic. Oh my.
Father Corapi brought Terri up on his show last night. It seems so cut & dry to me. I simply do not understand how anyone could have supported what happened. The world has simply gone mad. Ugh.
To: wagglebee
“Unfortunately, more than a few FReepers fully supported Terri’s murder. Thankfully, most of them are no longer FReepers.”
Brainwashing works very easily on the gullible.
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posted on
12/19/2010 2:14:24 PM PST
by
Sun
(Pray that God sends us good leaders. Please say a prayer now.)
To: wagglebee
Hi, changed my IP. I’m back. Yes, many well known GOP politicians participated in Terri’s extermination in addition to the troll freepers you mention who are still hating at other locations including liberty post.
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posted on
12/23/2010 7:38:22 AM PST
by
floriduh voter
(NPR stands for National Public Ridicule)
To: Java4Jay
Jeb should forget about running for The White House. Terri’s Fight will resume if he thinks America has forgotten that he sat on his hands while Terri suffered. Terri was an early victim of death panels.
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posted on
12/23/2010 7:40:32 AM PST
by
floriduh voter
(NPR stands for National Public Ridicule)
To: wagglebee
Seems he had high BP and after Terri was murdered, the stress had already taken its toll. Even when it was obvious that Bob Sr. didn’t feel well, he never lost his dignity, his kind soul and his beautiful sense of humor. He loved many as if they were his sons and daughters.
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posted on
12/23/2010 7:43:35 AM PST
by
floriduh voter
(NPR stands for National Public Ridicule)
To: Sun
At Terri's 2003 attempts on her life, we decided that this country was going downhill. After she was murdered, the downhill spiral had begun. Now look at this country. Terri's life and death was the first milestone in the takeover of America by thugs in govt, medical field, hospice field, and last but not least, in CHURCHES.
Many churches were too intimidated by tax laws to pray for Terri or to show up for her.
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posted on
12/23/2010 7:47:17 AM PST
by
floriduh voter
(NPR stands for National Public Ridicule)
To: floriduh voter; All
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posted on
12/23/2010 2:11:52 PM PST
by
Sun
(Pray that God sends us good leaders. Please say a prayer now.)
To: Sun
They are going to dehydrate the wounded now? Don’t their families have a say?
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posted on
12/26/2010 11:58:28 AM PST
by
floriduh voter
(NPR stands for National Public Ridicule)
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