I decided to respond to David’s comment by another blog post about Terri Schiavo. 1) A feeding tube is NOT a medical device. An IV is a medical device. A feeding tube simply makes it easier for them to give her nourishment. She swallows all the food and water herself. It’s not a medical device if they can give her food and water without the feeding tube and have her continue to live. If it wasn’t possible for her to…
I am referring to the Terri Schiavo case. I have been following it quite closely recently, and the whole situation makes me quite sad. I think it would be awful to starve to death. What would be worse would be to starve to death while those who want me to live are powerless to save me. Such is the case of Terri Schiavo – her husband and legal guardian, Michael Schiavo, wants her dead, claiming that “it’s what Terri wants”….
I am leaving Orlando next Sunday for Atlanta. It’s really weird to be thinking about moving to a new city all by myself. I’m really excited, yet a bit nervous and scared. I’ve been apartment hunting which is fun yet it’s challenging (should I go for the smaller apartment to be close to the office? or is the higher rent worth it if i get free internet?) Any advice from others more knowledgable? What should I consider other than cost…
Happy Easter! Since my church refuses to play hymns, I thought I would celebrate by posting the words from one of my favorites here. :-) Christ the Lord Has Risen Today (Charles Wesley)Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia!Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!Lo! the Sun’s eclipse is over, Alleluia!Lo! He sets in blood no…
When I survey the wondrous crossOn which the Prince of Glory died,My richest gain I count but lossAnd pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boastSave in the death of Christ, my God;All the vain things that charm me most,I sacrifice them to His blood. See, from His head, His hands, His feetSorrow and love flow mingled down.Did ever such love and sorrow meetOr thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of…