For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. Supreme Court will be asked to consider an appeal related to Terri Schiavo, the brain-damaged Florida woman whose plight has pitted pro-life supporters against euthanasia advocates in a case drawing worldwide attention. [BPNews, HT: Jack Lewis who adds commentary]
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Recounting a visit with Terri Feb. 7, Schindler said she appears to be doing well, though maybe a bit on the "sleepy side" due to medications she believes Terri is being given for twitching, which the family had observed several weeks ago. According to the Schindlers and their attorneys, Michael Schiavo previously has ordered healthcare workers not to discuss Terri's medical condition with them."She laughed and she started trying to vocalize again," Schindler said of her daughter during the visit to the hospice where she has lived for several years.
"I just keep telling her the same thing, 'Just hang in there. You've been so strong so far. I know you can hold on a little bit longer,'" Schindler said.
Both Schindler and Weller said they are encouraged by a recent article in The New York Times describing a breakthrough in testing brain-damaged individuals. The article said those who have suffered brain damage may be able to "hear and register" their surrounding but be unable to respond.
"I thought they were talking about my daughter," Schindler said animatedly. "I absolutely think she should definitely have this test. Absolutely. I would love to see her have that test and see what she does when she hears our voices."
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