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Lauren Richardson update...

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UPDATE June 27, 2008:

Thanks to all of you for prayers. Lauren’s case is still ongoing and no decision has been made yet by the trial judge. Lauren herself has had some minor ups and downs but is doing pretty well. We are visiting her, interacting with her, and enjoying her life every day. Some of the items on schedule in the court case in May and June occurred while others did not. We do not know what the upcoming schedule will be exactly, but at least some court-related activities will occur in July.

All of this means that Lauren’s case is still hanging in the balance for a decision about whether she will be allowed to receive care and assistance from her loving family or whether she will starve and dehydrate simply because she has a disability. Please continue to pray for Lauren and everyone involved in this case.

Life for Lauren

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Many now have written to Governor Minner to urge her to step in if necessary. A sampling of these letters is on the Life for Lauren website linked below. This is the first. Many follow.

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Dear Governor Minner,

I am following very closely the matter of Lauren Richardson.

I have previously called and spoken to one of your staffers who

told me there was nothing you could do, since it is in the courts.

I disagreed then and I still disagree today.

The executive branch has equal authority and power to

the legislative and judicial branches.

It is your solemn duty to protect innocent life.

Hearsay evidence should never be accepted as a standard

for ending a person's life.

Having a disability, as Lauren does, should not be a death sentence.

People all over the nation are following this situation. Please use your

authority to stand for the disabled and protect them from those

who may have spurious reasons for stating what may or may not

be true.

Even if Lauren made an off handed remark about not wanting to

be disabled, that should never be the basis for ending her life.

Our nation has strayed far afield from God's enduring command,

"Thou shall not murder."

Please intervene on behalf of your disabled constituent who,

with proper care and therapy, will certainly improve in her

ability to thrive.

Her father, Randy, has the noble goal of caring for his

daughter, until she receives the therapy which can

change her current situation, dramatically.

I pray that you see the infinite value of Lauren and other disabled

citizens in Delaware who, need a champion to protect them from

individuals who may consider those with disabilities less worthy than

the able bodied.

For life,

L.H.

V.P. Colorado RTL

Letters to the Governor

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