Comments Page Four

Date:

2/25/98

Time:

8:24:38 PM

Comments

Dear Ms. Lyons, Let me begin by saying how profoundly grateful I am to you. It takes a very special person to do the sort of work you do, and I commend you. I have a deep respect for those individuals who, in the face of public derision, do what they know is right. I myself worked as a clinic counselor this past year and have been a volunteer clinic ecsort for the past 5 1/2 years. I know how much it can take out of a person. I myself have been subject to really nasty comments by protesters so many times I don’t even hear it anymore. Sometimes I just laugh it off–like the time a rather portly overall-clad gentleman called me a “black angel of death”–which is really ridiculous considering that I’m barely five feet tall, have short pixie-ish red hair and look about 15 years old. Peter Pan maybe, but angel of death?! Sometimes you just have to laugh. It may interest you to know that I am currently in the process of applying to various law schools. It is my plan to specialize in Health Law, specifically reproductive issues in the law. Ultimately, I would like to work with an organization such NARAL in order to make certain that abortion remains safe and legal. I’m fairly salivating at the prospect of getting the opportunity to take on the likes of Jesse Helms and those of his ilk! I just wanted to let you know that someone was thinking about you and is eagerly awaiting news of your recovery. Hang in there!

–Beck

Date:

2/25/98

Time:

8:12:24 PM

Comments

Emily, I talk with you every day. Your progress has amazed us all. You are the most wonderful woman in the entire world, and I am lucky enough to have married you. We will get through this. I love you. Jeff

Date:

2/23/98

Time:

11:58:39 AM

Comments

Emily,

I’m glad to hear that you are hanging in there with so much courage and patience. I hope the knowledge that you have so many friends rooting for you gives you strength.

Regards, Chris

ps- there’s going to be a prayer service for you and Sandy this Sunday here in St. Paul, Minnesota. We’ll be thinking *good* thoughts for you!

Date:

2/23/98

Time:

11:10:47 AM

Comments

Dear Jeff and Emily, I saw your story on the TV this last friday and it touched me deeply. I wish there was something I could do to help, my thoughts are with you and wish a quick recovery for both. Best wishes, Kristine D. Bracken

Date:

2/23/98

Time:

9:38:29 AM

Comments

Just wanted to bring you a message of love. You and your family are in our prayers. May you be blessed with a speedy recovery.

Traci

Date:

2/23/98

Time:

8:11:36 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I saw your story on America’s Most Wanted. I too am a wife, and mother of two with one on the way. I am praying they find the person who did this to you. I do not understand how a person who does not believe in abortion can find the justification of harming others just to prove a point. It makes no sense to me. I hope your family is finding strength in each other and despite the hard road that lies ahead for you, is is obvious that the love and support of your husband and children will carry you through those times. My heart goes out to you and your family. My email address is [email protected] God bless you!!

Date:

2/23/98

Time:

4:24:45 AM

Comments

how can I add anything but my support as another who wishes you a speedy recovery, and thank you for the brave work you have done. Jeff this is a wonderful site.

Alex McDowell

Date:

2/23/98

Time:

12:58:30 AM

Comments

Emily, My heart and prayers go out to not only you but to your family as well.I pray for strength for all of you when you hit those days of asking why why why. What a great man your husband must be to take it apon himself to gather such a support team for your recovery.That is awesome in itself to know you have that kind of love surrounding you. You will survive and become an even stronger person in many areas of your life through this experience. thinking and praying for you-Vanessa from Wa State e-mail address-VAMINAHAN

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

10:03:15 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, I hope and pray for your continued recovery. Thank God he spared you so you may have the love and joy of your family and around you. There are many good things for you to do as thats why God has you here for a purpose. Keep the faith and know God is watching out for you and loving you and your family. May amw help catch the coward who did this. And hopes and prayers to the officers family also. May God be with you now and always, Sincerely, Kathy Cilley Porter, Texas

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

9:54:04 PM

Comments

Your in my thoughts and my prayers Emily and her family. I read the web page wanting to keep up with your progress. Seems like your a strong person and you have a wonderful husband by your side. 🙂

Love, Donna Dildine Killen, Alabama

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

9:12:22 PM

Comments

Our prayers are with you Emily. We hope that one day your life will return to what it once was. Never give up hope Keep Fighting you will make it. We will pray for you. The Johnson Family….N.J. [email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

9:10:47 PM

Comments

“You will find your strength within you; in places deep inside that you have not yet dared to visit.” You’re in my prayers. All the best to you and yours. Judy from Canada 🙂

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

9:09:00 PM

Comments

dear emily and jeff i have followed your story from the beginning because i live in western north carolina near the search for Rudolph. I too am a nurse and i have spent the day wanting to get home to write to you because i read about the websight last night. when i saw your picture in the paper i was drawn to it in some way that i can not explain. remember that as a nurse you have been chosen by God to help others and that your life has great purpose no matter the physical appearance . I am one of those people who believes that everything happens for a reason, even though in circumstances like yours it is hard to understand. i hope your physical pain can be tolerated. remember those things we were taught in school-like imagery. where is your favortite place to be with jeff and your children? what was your best trip? what did you eat? what did you hear? What is the first thing you want to do when you get home? i will think of you daily and hope that one day i will be able to receive a message from you God be with you l fox rn @ [email protected] you will be strong

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

7:29:05 PM

Comments

Many prayers coming your way from Texas!

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

7:18:51 PM

Comments

I sent an email but wanted to tell you to hang in there sweetie, my family and I are praying for you and your family. Maureen Hurst [email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

6:08:47 PM

Comments

DEAR EMILY, YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

THE RIOUX FAMILY WAUKEGAN, IL

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

5:14:58 PM

Comments

Since this is a hopebook, I will write about my 2 hopes concerning the issues on this website: 1) I hope Emily can see and read once again so she can enjoy the life around her. I hope she can see fine detail clearly so she can read the small print of all these messages that were written to her. 2) I hope the person responsible for Emily’s damage and the death of Sandy gets caught before he hurts someone else, or worse…When I heard about the type of damage done to Emily on America’s Most Wanted, I thought, “Who could even think about doing this to someone?”It seems to me the family is coping fine and I wish them and all the best. I’ve described my hopes and now I will make my wish which is that Emily herself will respond to all of us in one big message sharing her feelings of how she liked our hope messages to her.Steve [email protected]http://www.dee.snider.org/misc/savicki/index.html

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

5:00:15 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, We are from Winston County Alabama. We just cant believe that something like this could happen in our sweet little state. It is such an horrible thing that has happened to you and your family. We can’t believe that anyone could be this crule to a person. We hope that justice is done and the person responsible is captured. We have been watching your story on the news every since the day it happened. We also watched your story on America’s Most Wanted. We are deeply touched and our family’s prayers go out to you and your family. We will be staying updated on your return to GREAT health. May God be with you and your family through these hard times.

Sincerely, Christina Hulsey & Wenona Williams (Sisters) Our E-Mail address is [email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

4:08:01 PM

Comments

God Bless You, Jeff.

Emily, Don’t give up. Don’t let the bastards win.

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

3:37:55 PM

Comments

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lyons,

I just wanted to tell you that i am praying for you and hoping that everything will be just fine. I saw your story on America’s Most Wanted and it touched me deeply. I commend you, Mr Lyons for sticking by your wife and giving her the love and support she needs. I also commend you, Mrs Lyons for being a strong person. I can’t help but have tears run down my face everytime I think of the horrible things people in this world do. Just remmember though that there are some decent people out there. That is what keeps me going. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. If at all possible I would love to here from either of you, about how things are going and if there is anything that I can do. I live fairly close to Alabama. Just e-mail me at [email protected]

Sincerely, Theresa Young

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

3:22:46 PM

Comments

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lyons,

We at the Community Healthcare Center of Pensacola would like to wish Em a full recovery and to let her know she is in our thoughts and prayers. We too understand the violence, and have had our share of it. Please get better. The staff at CHCCin Pensacola

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

3:14:53 PM

Comments

Dear Emily and Family, I saw your story on a news show last night and it reminded me of the human side to this horrific story. I have wondered how you have been doing since word of the bombing spread across the news. I am glad to hear you are making progress. You have been in my prayers since this terrible crime and will comtinue to be for some time. It is such a sad day in America when you cannot go to work for fear of terrorism. I have been a victim of violent crime myself and understand the deep scars it can leave both physically and emotionally. May your recovery be complete and may your spirits remain high! God Bless!!

R.B. in New York

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

2:49:26 PM

Comments

Emily……keep improving! It’s sad when you have idiots here who write “what goes around, comes around” like the one below. Just keep getting better, but please do NOT give up the fight for reproductive rights. There are a number of those who are “pro-life” who really don’t care for you, or are at least apathetic about clinic violence [www.catholic.net/HyperNews/get/abortion.html]. It’s tragic that there are folks like “Rev.” Donald Spitz who wished you were dead. Thank heavens that won’t be the case. Keep up in your recovery, and don’t surrender to crazy Bible-thumping Christians in the war on abortion clinics. I, and many other people, Christian or not, want to see you back at the clinic helping patients with reproductive health care. Best Wishes!

-Paul

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

2:23:42 PM

Comments

I saw your story on America’s Most Wanted. I am thinking of your and praying for your recovery. “Hands of Christ” The hands of Christ Seem very frail For they were broken By a nail. But only they Reach Heaven at last Whom these frail, broken Hands hold fast.

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

1:44:20 PM

Comments

dear emily, we here in endicott n.y are thinking and praying for you everyday. you are a very strong person and have been strong for others im sure everyone is standing behind you pushing you.and waiting for your recovery. get well soon rcarey4661

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

1:33:56 PM

Comments

Aloha from Maui Em, I will send along some sunshine to you with this message, and we all wish for a speedy recovery! Aloha nui loa, Robb Patty and Dusty

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

12:50:21 PM

Comments

Emily, I know you can’t read this right now, but I just wanted to let you know how moved I was to hear your story last night on AMW.. I was in tears after seeing that portion of the program and just wanted to let you know that there was someone in Colorado praying for you recovery. Be well soon.

Krystyne

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

12:21:15 PM

Comments

Dear Emily: My heart goes out to you, your famly and the family of Ofc.Sanderson. May God give you the strength and courage you need to heal. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Most Sincerely, Merry Rama

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

12:17:23 PM

Comments

Emily, I wish you all the best. I just saw the story on AMW and also from the news and learn of your web site. Just wanted to let you know we will be praying for you in PA. Good luck.

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

10:49:22 AM

Comments

Dear Emily,

Just to short note to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My wife and I are both police officers and we are very troubled by what happened. Never give up hope. Good luck.

[email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

10:02:27 AM

Comments

Dear Emily….I have worked in an abortion clinic since 1977 and although I cannot know the terror and suffering you have experienced, I can feel much closer to your plight than a lot of other people. I have been keeping up with your progress ( along with my fellow colleagues) on a daily basis through the e-mail and through phone conversations with your staff. I work at Buffalo Womenservices and our facility feted your fellow staffpersons with lunch for one of their first days back at work. We too are haranged with the anti’s in front of our clinic and have our patients come through the doors crying from their “Christian” counseling!! But when hearing of the devastation you have ben through, our troubles seem very petty. Here’s hoping your recovery will be smooth and speedy and that you will indeed be able to thumb your nose at them and return to healping women….Sincerely, Cookie Lennox, Office staff – Buffalo Womenservices [email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

9:56:27 AM

Comments

02/21/98

Emily,

Like you, I am an RN. I lost the use of my left eye in an MVA 2.5 yrs ago. I had a scleral buckle, vitrectomy and multiple lazar surgeries. I understand your pain and your frustration.

You are an innocent victim. I support your work and your intentions. I am sorry that you were victimized by an insane man with terrorist intentions.

I am grateful that you have a loving husband and supportive family. But, you also have the sisterhood of nurses who understand and also support you.

Thank you for your sacrifice, I am dreadfully sorry that it was necessary. I pray for your best rehab potential.

Sandie Smith RN

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

9:45:10 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, Please know that my love and thoughts are with you. The work you do, helping to deliver much needed services to women, is so important and so necessary, and I so appreciate you for doing it. If love and messages of goodness and hope were able to hasten your recovery, then the love of so many of us would heal your wounds immediately. I know that there is nothing in the way of words that can make this awful thing that has happened to you go away, I wish there were, but please know that so many of us care. I will be checking back here at your home page frequently, and hoping for a quick recovery and the news that you are home with your husband and children.

Much love,

Annie [email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

9:17:59 AM

Comments

Remember Emily that real beauty is from within and no-one will ever take that from you!!!

My prayers are with you…

Allan.

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

8:50:22 AM

Comments

Please know that we are all thinking of you and sending you light and love. You are lucky to have a good and caring husband.. and we are lucky that we can check in on your progress. Keep up the strength! Love to you and your family. Cindy ([email protected])

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

8:48:05 AM

Comments

Dear Emily and Family, I, like most of the world was so saddened by the senseless act that so injured you and took the life of an innocent Peace Officer. Please know that as the mother of three girls (and a boy) I am extremely grateful to people that do a job like yours I only hope that there will always be caring women and men willing and able to do this important work. My family and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We know that some days will seem long, but remember you have been through the toughest days and only sunshine and the soft sands of Cancun await you. Keep the faith and know many people care. Much love and strength. Debbie and family in North Carolina

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

8:05:23 AM

Comments

I pray that the God gives you a speedy recovery. Nobody should have to go through the pain you’ve been through. You and your family are in my heart and in my prayers. Please remember, you have a lot of people out here that are pulling for you and never lose your faith in God. Take care and God bless. Rie Sadler Davidsonville, MD

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

8:01:26 AM

Comments

Dear Emily and Jeff, When I heard the news of the bombing I couldn’t understand how someone could do this.My first thought was I hope it isn’t Emily. We met you and Jeff at a friends house. You are a fighter I knew this the first time I met you. Carol and I will pray for you and your family everyday.I know that you and Jeff have many challanging days ahead but I know that the 2 of you will be strong.I am so very sorry that this happened. It saddens me to see what we are coming to here.I know that you have a wonderful husband and family that cares and loves you very much.Your friends love you too.Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help. Carol and Cheri mckinnon cc

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

5:49:48 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, The Lord sends help to those in need. That’s why you have Jeff, your daughters and other family and friends. You are in my prayers. God bless you. Nancy ([email protected])

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

4:57:23 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, Praying for your health every day. Be strong. [email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

4:55:59 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, Praying for your health every day. Be strong. —Jade454545

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

3:46:06 AM

Comments

Emily, My prayers are with you during your recovery. I look forward to hearing of the day that you and Jeff stroll on the beaches of Cancun. Much love to you. Lyssa Moorehead..Morgan Hill, [email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

1:23:03 AM

Comments

Dear Emily…My 17 yr old daughter and I watched your story on TV tonite…Our prayers and thoughts are with you through your recovery….How anyone could do such a horrible thing is unthinkable…Only the weak minded would stoop to such extremes…We hope you will continue in the field of nursing as this world needs more dedicated people like you….Much love….Alana and Eve Andrews…Panama City, Fla…[email protected]

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

12:39:50 AM

Comments

It is a sad commentary on our present society that so many people believe that violence is justified to be heard. The Prince of Peace came to this earth to deliver a message of love and peace, and it is His love and peace that I wish for all of you. Maybe he will claim his kingdom soon, and release us from the wiles of earthly living. Best wishes and great love.

Bob Surridge, Lakeport, CA

Date:

2/22/98

Time:

12:12:27 AM

Comments

The Lord is my shepard…He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…He restoreth my soul…Surely, goodness & mercy will follow me all the days of my life, & I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever & ever. Amen!…….(Didn’t Jesus SCOLD the apostle who cut off the ear of the soldier, when they were come to take Him away? Why is the media so timid to ask these “churches” some fundamental principals?)……..GET WELL!!! And thank YOU for the BEAUTIFUL “white dove & circle” graphics!!!

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

11:36:34 PM

Comments

Hi Emily, We hope your recovery goes well and your life can be somewhat the way it was prior to this horrible bombing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fred & Barbara Sawyer Las Vegas,Nevada [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

11:35:05 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, You and your family are in my prayers…that you will have a good recovery and that in not too long you will be able to resume your career. I wish you and your family much happiness in the years to come. Barbara from Portland, Oregon

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

11:33:34 PM

Comments

Thinking of you and yours! Our Prayers are sent your way from Yakima, Washington… Sincerely, Michael and Alison Hanson

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

11:31:57 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, You and your family are in my prayers…that you will have a good recovery and that in not too long you will be able to resume your career. I wish you and your family much happiness in the years to come. Barbara from Portland, Oregon

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

11:27:48 PM

Comments

Dear Emily: Best wishes from San Francisco for your recovery. You are very lucky to have such a wonderful husband, and I’m sure he is very lucky too. Warmest regards, E. Simpson

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

11:14:42 PM

Comments

My family wish you A speedy recovery. Our prayers are with you and your family. We hope they will catch the animal who did this to you and justice will be done. GOD BLESS YOU concern family in N.J.

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:55:06 PM

Comments

Dear Emily,

What happened to you was a senseless tragedy. I hope that you will be completely well again and I wish you the best. Never lose hope. Perhaps by learning about your story, others will understand the senselessness of violence.

Peace and Love, Jamie

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:45:50 PM

Comments

My wife and I WIsh you two the very best and send you our prayers. I dont see how anyone could do such a thing. As a disabled Vet I live with disabilty every day and if SOME people had two live the way myself and others live this kind tragic thing would never happen. We trully hope Emily recovers soon and will be watching her. As I said our prayers go out to her and our hearts. Bob and Family

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:43:12 PM

Comments

I saw the story on Emily on AMW tonite , I want you to know that my prayers are with you all especially Emily. It is such a shame for things like this to happen.I was ran over by a drunk driver in 1988 so I know about pain and the emotional stress that omes when something so unexpected comes our way.I still take morphine to this day because of the nerve damage.Keep positive thoughts and ask God to help you.You are in my prayers!!!!!Remember beauty comes from within…..

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:35:29 PM

Comments

Dear Emily & Jeff: God must think a HECK of lot of you to give you so much to bear…you, no doubt, are very special. I am a Detective who provides security at a clinic in Pennsylvania, where Pro-Life picketers have gotten out of hand. My husband & family are afraid for me. YOU, however, have given me the courage to go on and provide protection… You are in my thoughts and prayers… I hope you will keep me in yours as well… God Bless you & Keep you…

Detective Eileen Law Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:34:13 PM

Comments

I saw the story on Emily on AMW tonite , I want you to know that my prayers are with you all especially Emily. It is such a shame for things like this to happen.I was ran over by a drunk driver in 1988 so I know about pain and the emotional stress that omes when something so unexpected comes our way.I still take morphine to this day because of the nerve damage.Keep positive thoughts and ask God to help you.You are in my prayers!!!!!

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:32:56 PM

Comments

I saw the story on Emily on AMW tonite , I want you to know that my prayers are with you all especially Emily. It is such a shame for things like this to happen.I was ran over by a drunk driver in 1988 so I know about pain and the emotional stress that omes when something so unexpected comes our way.I still take morphine to this day because of the nerve damage.Keep positive thoughts and ask God to help you.You are in my prayers!!!!!

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:30:05 PM

Comments

Greetings from Colorado… my name is Dave and I want to wish you a speedy recovery and will be praying for just that. God will be with you in this time of trial and it is my hope that you will recover fully. I also want to say how sorry I am that you were injured and I will continue to pray for you both. I saw your story on America’s Most Wanted and wanted to express my concerns and hopes. May God bless you both.

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:17:01 PM

Comments

it’s amazing how bad things happen to good people, it truly makes me sit back and wonder whether there is a good Lord watching over us. I have the upmost respect for a person in your profession. I wish you a speedy recovery and you are in my thoughts and prayers. AMW certainly brought the story home by its broadcast of your tragedy. Newspaper stories , one is just another story after another and you lose the personal side of a story. I wish you the best in the future. Yes we outthere in America are thinking of you and I just wanted to let you and your family know that. take care Emily we are thinking of you.

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:12:50 PM

Comments

Emily, I was very much in shock to hear about your extensive injuries from the bombing. You are still the same person as you always were. This is a major setback for you, but for some reason, I believe that God wants you stronger for some very important plan that he has for you. My prayers are with you and I know your strength and family will bring you together soon. God bless.

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:11:26 PM

Comments

Jeff & Emily: you remain in our thoughts and prayers everyday, hoping for the best of recoveries. Sandy was a very close and personal friend of mine also. I only wish I had meet you both on different circumstances. We talk with Felecia daily and try to keep up dated.. We do have a lot in common, My wife is also a R.N. and I am retired Police Officer. If there is anything I could help you with, please call me. 491-2996. This terrorist will be caught!

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:52:07 PM

Comments

Emily,

I wish you the best with your recovery and your future. My boyfriend is a police officer and works a great deal of off duty. This bombing really hits home because I am living in Pensacola, FL where two bombings occurred a few years ago. It is so frightening to think that people who want to save fetus’ lives, kill adult lives in their place. I am so sorry that this happened to you. My heart really aches for you and your family. My heart also aches for the off duty police officer that was trying to protect the rights of women who are already making a difficult choice.

Again, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Please email when you are able. I will also bookmark your site and check on you often.

Stacey [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:50:56 PM

Comments

Emily,

I hear your story, and I just dont understand how someone can believe that doing something such as bombing a building and killing or injuring another person defends their anti-abortion ideas. Its sad that someones sick idea has caused this terrible ordeal for you and your family and friends. I hope that you will continue to make progress, and my prayers are with you and them. Brenda [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:49:43 PM

Comments

Wishing you peace, hope, love, and a full recovery. May God bless you and guide you all the days of your life. During times when the road to wellness seems an impossible journey, remember YOU ARE A SURVIVOR! You have already proven that. Good Luck to you and your husband. We will pray for your recovery.

<Dariana Kensington> W. Palm Beach, Florida

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:40:14 PM

Comments

Emily hi my name is Kricket,I’m now you will make it through all of this.With all the prayers and faith you will make it.I so glad that you are improving everyday.Never give up Emily theres people out here that care and love you.We pray for you . A very caring friend.Kricket email [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:35:10 PM

Comments

My prayers have been with you and your family since the bombing. I hope that you will continue to improve daily and that your spirits will soar with each new progress. God bless your husband for keeping the public informed and you already know that He can do anything. I hope that each day brings progress for you. Will continue to check on you and wish you the best. Sharon Standifer Tuscaloosa, Al

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:26:50 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, I am so glad to hear of your slow but steady recovery. The horror that happened touched us all across the country. The loss of Officer Sanderson will never be forgotten.And the road of your recovery will be followed with hope and prayers from around the world.I am also a nurse,I’m an LPN doing Home Health and Hospice work in Aiken SC.I am originally from Alabama and will be visiting family just north of Birmingham over the Easter week.I plan on checking this site frequently to keep up with your progress as I know you will continue to get better. Ya’ll are very lucky that you have UAB hospital and I know you are getting the best of care.I would love hear from you or Jeff at some point but you focus on getting better everyday.Hopefully they will catch the person or person’s responsible for this attack and they will be brought to justice.You will be in my thoughts and prayers daily. Love and Best wishes,Debbie [email protected] P.S. Hey Jeff was that beanie babies on top of that computer during America’s Most Wanted?

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:25:35 PM

Comments

My words are inadequate, so I offer my favorite Scripture: “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.”

Marilyn Roseboro North Carolina

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:15:19 PM

Comments

Dearest Emily, My prayers and love are with you. When things like this happen, we do not have to know each other personally, yet when tragedy strikes, our hearts unite. We become each other’s sister, or brother, mother or father, son or daughter in our hearts. I pray that each day will bring you God’s healing touch, love and peace. We overcome tragedy by our faith. Good people always come out first, no matter how much evil is around. You have a wonderful, loving family and you are blessed even when times are rough. Keep looking up and never give up. God bless you, Emily. Get well soon. The Rolf Family, Erlanger Kentucky @ [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:11:33 PM

Comments

Dear Emily,

I am not going to pretend I know what you are going through or what your must be feeling right now.

I am awaiting the day when you’ll find yourself beyond a crisis for a little while. No doubt that seems light-years and planets away right now, but we are all hanging in there for both of you.

One other thought: I believe that God is using you right now and even preparing you for service in the future. You are not on a dark closet shelf awaiting a trip to the Goodwill resale store. Indeed not! You are actually being groomed and molded in the very palm of the Master’s hand.

I also believe that when God sees that we are out in the frozen wasteland of despair, he hovers over us, thaws us, and breathes new hope into our collapsing lungs. Then he covers us with his warm blanket of comfort, acceptance, and unconditional love.

Soon, very soon, new life and vitality will spring forth within you. Then a few things will make some sense, and other things will fall into place. You’ll feel as if you have some semblance of normality. Notice I didn’t say you’ll feel things are ordinary; I said fairly normal.

God’s grace, his love, and especially his hope are never ordinary. It is extraordinary-like you.

God really did come to give us life-abundant and overflowing!

I’m with you as we trust in God in these awful times.

He is able…

My love and prayers, [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:07:24 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, Just heard of your plight on the ‘America’s Most Wanted’ tv show. I am going to inform my Tuesday prayer group about you and I know you will have our support during your recovery from your injuries. Also, you have the support of our Lord, Jesus Christ. God bless you!!!!!

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

9:05:53 PM

Comments

All our prayers are with you and your family during the comming days. Tina & Nicholas Taylor [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

8:50:01 PM

Comments

Dear Mrs. Lyons my school has been following your story. We are all hoping that you make a full recovery. Good luck, we all love you. -Marcie G. at Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown, Texas [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

8:48:29 PM

Comments

there are some sick people in this world who place no value on human life. im sorry you had to be a victim of one of them. you look and sound like a really wonderful person, i wish you the best. p.s. if your ever in west jefferson nc look up michelle fischer she could be your twin sister.

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

8:43:06 PM

Comments

I am so glad this info was on America’s Most Wanted. I am in full support of you and your work. I wish you a speedy recovery and know that I and so many others care for you, Jeff and your family.Brian Gari (Eddie Cantor’s grandson)

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

8:39:34 PM

Comments

I hope that you will get well soon Emily. God bless you.

Laura [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

8:23:59 PM

Comments

GET WELL SOON EMILY …..WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR RECOVERY.

LOLA, VA

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

6:42:12 PM

Comments

Dear Emily:

I am a volunteer patient escort at Planned Parenthood in Santa Barbara, CA, and my heart lurched when I heard about Birmingham. I want to thank you for your beautiful smile and dedication. I so believe in your continued recovery. You have a wonderful family there and a family of supporters across the nation.

Sincerely, Julie Raffety [email protected]

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

5:38:43 PM

Comments

Emily, as I’m sure you know – we hope for your rapid recovery! You better not dissapoint us, were a tough croud 🙂 Heal well, and all will be well. – Opium

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

10:06:01 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, I live in Western North Carolina with my husband & I wanted you to know how many of us here are horrified at what happened to you. That someone would use these beautiful mountains to hide in makes me sick. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I support you & pray for you everyday. Please hang in there. Many of us are pulling for you. Ellen McKinnon Waynesville N.C.

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

8:18:25 AM

Comments

Dear Emily & Jeff:

I have been following Emily’s progress through messages posted on the Mensa Forum by Mary Ambridge, and Iam very glad that such amazing progress has been made! I regret that I have been unable to post directly until now, but I have been VERY far from home, helping to prepare for a war that I hope does not occur.

I assure you that all of my Navy colleagues and I are outraged by what happened to Emily and to Officer Sanderson, and that my friends in Greater New York Mensa are just as outraged.

May God bless you and keep you both, together, and in good health, with your family.

Mark G. Rogoff, CIC SpecNavCom 1 Lt. Cmdr., USN (recallable)

Date:

2/21/98

Time:

2:16:46 AM

Comments

Dear Emily and Jeff,

Thank you for publishing Emily’s story on the web. When we hear of such things, it is all too easy to forget about the ripple of damage and pain that spreads out from such an event. Emily’s story is painful to read, but it is something that needs to be known. Terms like “security guard” and “nurse” are too easily seperated from their underlying, very human, reality. I get tears in my eyes reading about what has happened to Emily and to Robert Sanderson even though I never met either of them. How much more painful it must be for those who are close to them. I can’t help thinking about what this would be like if it were my wife who had been horribly injured, or my brother who had been killed.

Anyone who contemplates the use of violence to promote a cause should stop and think about it on a very personal level. What if someone did this to your brother, or father, or mother, or daughter? And what effect would it have on you and your children if someone did this to your wife? It may be a random act aimed at no one in particular, but that is no excuse. The perpetrator can’t help but know that this is what bombs do to people, and that these are real people with real lives and real friends and family who love them.

We all have our causes that we support. And often with a sincere desire to make the world a better place. But attacking innocent people with bombs doesn’t make a better world. I guess the only hope I can see in this is that a few might see the underlying reality in these things and be inspired to find a better way to promote their causes.

I wish you both the best.

Peace, William Kitchen

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

9:46:13 PM

Comments

Our thought and prayers are with you,Emily,and your husband Jeff. If we can be of any assistance, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and [email protected]. Good Luck!

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

8:42:07 PM

Comments

dearest emily,

hope that ur feeling better and will continue being as strong as u r now:) take care.

love,peishan singapore

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

4:43:40 PM

Comments

emily, am so proud of you for taking those first few steps….make them baby steps cause you’ve got the rest of your life to take those big steps!!! I hope to meet you one day….love, becky gentry

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

1:39:31 PM

Comments

Hey Beautiful! I can’t tell you how much your work means to me. I hope that you will be out of the hospital soon and that your right eye is fine. Because of what happened to you I have decided to dedicate my activist life to campaigning for abortion rights and against domestic terrorism like this. Best Wishes and Cheer! 🙂

mercurius goodfeather aka Laura Stewart [email protected]

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

1:05:35 PM

Comments

Emily and Jeff, I know that this is a really hard time for the both of you. I am so sorry for what you have had to go through. I reacted to your story with a lot of anger as I know you

must be. I hope that you can find the good in this situation and grow stronger because of it. I don’t think that I would be able to deal the trauma that you have had to endure. Good luck to you in the coming months and know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.

Best wishes, Lauren Ellis Homewood High School Birmingham, Al

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

1:02:53 PM

Comments

Hello,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you a speedy recovery and health and happiness. I admire you for taking the risks of working for an abortion provider and helping with a very necessary service. I’m sorry you became the victim of fanatacism. Let’s hope the perpetrator/s will be caught soon and imprisoned forever. I’m gald you have a loving, supportive family to be with you through this. I used to work for an abortion provider and understand the constant harrassment and fear that goes with the job. I also understand the satisfaction of keeping a clinic open in the face of many obstacles. Best wishes for a happy life.

Warmest regards,

River Skybetter [email protected]

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

1:01:53 PM

Comments

Dear Emily & Family,

I am happy to hear that you are beginning that long road to recovery. Keep up the good work. “They” say that doctors and nurses are the worst patients, show “them” they are wrong. As someone who lives with a chronic illnes,(MS), the best advice I can give is take it one day at a time, dwell on the things you can do not what you used to be able to do, and laugh a lot. Humor is really a great friend in the hard times. Books on tapes are a wonderful companion too, the local society for the blind here in Sacramento have a lending program. The one in your area might too. My family and I wish you only good things and happiness in the coming months.

Harold & Irene Bean [email protected]

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

11:29:39 AM

Comments

Dear Emily,

I admire you for your courage and your commitment to women’s health care. I’m sorry you were the victim of such an evil, UN-CHRISTIAN attack. I am rooting for you all the way.

Kelly H., Arkansas

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

9:43:06 AM

Comments

Dear Emily

Just a short note to let you know that it takes courage to do what you do. In a world where knowledge is power, it’s important that we have access to knowledge to make the right decisions. So, we need more people who are willing to give their time to educate and assist, especially in the area of family planning. Never unwanted pregnancies could have been avoided and many lives saved. I have personally known a girlfriend who for the sake of having her unwanted baby, quit school at a young age only to live in regrets and subsequently divorced her husband. Two top-students whose lives were ruined by their decisions to go through with the pregnancy even though they were not ready for it, thinking that it’s their responsibilities. A total of 3 lives were ruined.. living in unhappiness. I do not advocate abortion, I believe it should be a decision to be taken by those involved and I believe that had those 2 youth the knowledge of contraception, their lives would have been much better today.

Take care and all the best. love, Daphne (Singapore)

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

7:38:01 AM

Comments

Feb 20, 1998

Dear Emily and Jeff: I’m still watching your progress everyday, as well as following the news. I’m hoping you all are enjoying the daily Funnie, I’ve been sending.

I have added an info link to my home page to direct people to your page and also general pro-choice info.

http://members.aol.com/CAPTBJM/index.htmlhttp://members.aol.com/CAPTBJM/index.html

Jeff, I’m glad you’re feeling better. Drink lots of fluids….

hugs, barbara <[email protected]>

Date:

2/20/98

Time:

2:37:49 AM

Comments

Dear Emily and Jeff,

We are glad to finally get your address. Bobby and Evelyn Jones faxed us a copy of Jeff’s press statement last night.

We were absoutely horrified to learn of your being injured in this insane attack. We have been praying for both of you ever since we heard, and will continue to remember you daily.

The Website is great. We will keep check on your progress daily. We are thankful for the good results so far and continue to pray for healing and restoration.

Love, Brad and Becky Mitchell South Africa

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

9:15:27 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, My name is Summer Lopez and I am the president of the Students for Choice organization at Harvard University. I am writing on behalf of our organization as well as myself. I just want to let you know that my heart is with you and your family during this most difficult time. The bombing in Birmingham broke my heart, and I have nothing but the greatest sympathy and respect for you and your family. It is such a tragedy that people must be hurt and killed over a fundamental human right, and I want to express to you my admiration for the bravery you displayed just in working for an abortion clinic, as well as the bravery you display now as you battle your injuries. Women everywhere appreciate the work that you do, and mourn the sacrifice that you have had to make. I have no doubt that you will overcome this tragedy. From my organization and myself I send sympathy, appreciation and prayers. Best of luck and health to you. Yours, Summer Lopez

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

9:12:44 PM

Comments

Emily and Jeff,

I just want you to know that I think of and pray for the both of you. I check your website almost daily and look forward to your progress reports. Keep up the good work and keep the faith! CR, Homewood, AL

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

9:11:47 PM

Comments

Emily and Jeff,

I just want you to know that I think of and pray for the both of you. I check your website almost daily and look forward to your progress reports. Keep up the good work and keep the faith! CR

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

8:19:17 PM

Comments

Em: Good luck. We met once – sure you don’t remember. You smiled then. hope you’ll be back soon to the smiling. [email protected]

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

5:55:27 PM

Comments

Dear Emily — I will never forget walking into my office on Jan 29, 1998 to hear that there had been yet another clinic bombing. I have been working with Mass NARAL as an Organizer for a little over a year. It wasn’t until the 25th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade that I became afraid for my life while working to protect women’s right to choose. I think about you sitting in the hospital today and I think about Sandy Sanderson who wasn’t as lucky…and I am convinced that we have a long way to go. In March, I will be training a group of Brandeis students to join our “Next Generation for Choice” Campaign. I will be taking your story with me. The horror that you expereinced will serve to send a strong message to my generation that our fight is not over.

Ironically, we filed legislation in Boston, MA the day of the bombing. Our “Buffer Zone Bill” will expand the National Clinic Access Law to 25′. I hope by the time it passes, you are able to read this E-mail. My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery.

“Each of us influences someone else, often without even realizing it. It is within our power to make a difference.” — Deval Patrick

Thank you for making a difference!

Mara Sands Boston, MA

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

5:05:46 PM

Comments

It’s a sad feeling to know that you have had to endure such pain. I as many woman, are thank full to you though. You are the one who has had to endure the constant pressure by just performing your job. You do make a difference! Without people such as your- self, many of us wouldn’t know what to do and who to turn to.

Best Wishes, Bridget Cunningham

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

4:06:28 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, Thank you for having chosen nursing as your career. We hope the care you’ve given in the past is returned to you in endless multiples, and that you are strengthened by this support. Our family sends blessings to you and your family, hoping these will sustain you in your recovery. We also appreciate Jeffrey’s communications since we live in a society which doesn’t always share the news we’re interested in. Blessings, James Hopfenbeck MD, Alice Dubiel and Robin Flowers, Seattle WA

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

3:43:10 PM

Comments

Emily, I hope you are feeling better soon. I would like to thank you for choosing a career that supports women. Also, please know that women support you and hope for a quick recovery. I am so sorry that you had to suffer so much, but i know that you will pull through.. you have my unfaltering respect and admiration. Thank you! peace and love, sherrila [email protected]

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

3:21:05 PM

Comments

hi emily sending you all our thoughts and concern. You are a very brave woman and we all are looking up to you for your strength. We are the only abortion clinic in Buffalo, NY and are following your story very closely. Take care and know that you have alot of support. The staff of Womenservices Bflowomen @ aol.com

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

2:52:33 PM

Comments

Emily… Good luck in your recovery. I linked this site to my page (http://www.angelfire.com/ar/KimberlyJo/index.html). This is the way your link reads on my page: … I happened across this page and realized how senseless some people can be. Pro-choice or Pro-life… it doesn’t matter. Emily is a human being. The person who did this in the name of Life is a hypocrite, and they give Pro-lifers a bad name.

I hope people can learn a little something from your pain.

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

1:17:04 PM

Comments

Emily,

A friend of mine told me about your home page so I have been reading the messages about your progress. This page is amazing–it is so clear that your husband loves you tremendously. I have been wondering how you were doing and will continue to keep you in my prayers. Theresa Hemingway [email protected]

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

6:23:46 AM

Comments

Dear Emily,

I am a 29 mother of two sweet girls and a birth doula (labor assistant). As another member of a care giving and nurturing profession, I wish I could sit beside you and hold your and and speak words of comfort and support. Instead, I wish you the very best from my computer at home. My thoughts are with you and your family as you recover.

Catherine Spainhour Mail to: [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/6028

Date:

2/19/98

Time:

12:18:02 AM

Comments

I am a Registered Nurse and somehow feel a need to “do something” to help. I suppose that is a part of the makeup inherent in so many nurses. That is a small part of what makes your injuries so heinous. I wish that I could say something really profound right now. Somehow the only thing that seems profound right now is that there are people in this world like you, Emily. The simple fact that you went to work each day, is proof enough of your strength and courage. May you find peace and strength in the words of all of us who wish we could do more for you and your family.

Susan

[email protected]

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

11:27:47 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, As a critical care nurse and single mother, I have been greatly out of touch with national news events and only heard of your injuries this past week from another Mensan.

You are a very special person to have personally ensured so many women the right of privacy, and freedom of choice with respect to their personal medical care. Those who have harmed you are of incredibly small and narrow minds. I wish only for your optimal comfort and speedy recovery that those who have harmed you may be brought to justice in an appropriate manner.

My corporation, Med-Legal Consulting, Inc. specializes in reviewing medical records for use as evidence in litigation. Quantitative pain graphs, care summaries and medical models are often essential to obtain a fair/reasonable financial compensation to cover your expenses and provide for your rehabilitation and recovery. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. (http://www.overbyte.com/medlegal)

My best wishes, cyber hugs…and of course, cyber chocolates (completely fat and sugar free) and spring flowers accompany this message. You have much left to accomplish in this lifetime… and I look forward to your speedy recovery. Shirley Fitzgerald, RN

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

10:12:27 PM

Comments

Emily,

What great progress you are making! I had to get on the Internet, just so I could keep up with how things are going for you. I know that this is a stretch, a Mensan and a computer <G>. It appears that while I was busy coloring outside of the lines that I left my computer technology ability “Somewhere Outthere” as the song says.

As you know, my line of business is working with worker’s compensation injuries, so if I can help you and Jeff get through the comp maze, just have Jeff give me a call. He knows how to find me.

Thought for the day……”The greater the intensity of the storms in one’s life, the brighter and warmer the sun shines at the finale of the tempest.” As written by Andy Andrews in his book STORMS OF PERFECTION 4. According to this theory, you have some really great days ahead.

Hang in there, girl, like a hair in a biscuit!

Jinnie Lawson – CAM

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

8:14:11 PM

Comments

I am so sorry that this happened to you. I think the work that you do is wonderful. You are in my thoughts and I am hoping for your speedy recovery. You are very brave. Emily Callahan UMass Amherst Amherst, MA

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

7:12:09 PM

Comments

Emily! I’m so glad to see that each day finds you in better health than the day prior. All of my best to you and your Beloved! I do pray that we will see you “surfin’ the net” soon!!!!!

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

5:41:06 PM

Comments

Hi Emily,

I just wanted to tell you that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I support you and your work, this tragedy brings me such sadness. I hope that it helps to know there are many of us out here pulling for you. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Take Care,

Debra K. Dyer Norwalk, Iowa [email protected]

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

5:22:55 PM

Comments

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

5:22:06 PM

Comments

emily….you sat in a chair…for 2 hours!!!! That’s fantastic!!!! Am so proud of you for all of this progress you have made….GO, GIRLFRIEND, GOOOO!!! love, becky gentry

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

12:11:14 PM

Comments

Emily…your spirit is nourished by our loving prayers and communication. Your fellow nurses are with you. You are loved and supported…it is ongoing………..Judith RNP of Benicia Calif.

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

10:05:47 AM

Comments

Emily:

You, your family and the Sanderson’s family are in our hearts.

I would like to thank workers like yourself for protecting women’s rights.

I hope they get the man who did this to you soon, before someone else gets hurt or killed.

Keep positve thoughts! We will be checking on your progress.

Lisa, East Lansing, MI

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

10:03:59 AM

Comments

Emily, I was so upset by the news of the bombing and I am thinking about you and your family every day. I hope that you have the best, speediest recovery possible. The care of the doctors and nurses and the support of your family is what will touch you most directly, but I hope that the thoughts of all of us who care can also send some ‘good vibes’ to help you get well. Best wishes,

Ellen [email protected]

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

9:29:54 AM

Comments

You trod a path that many women wandered. Scared people, witless people, always turned violent against their ‘witches’.

I wish you to know, that you are important to me, that your work is important to many people. I wish you to come back stronger …

Love to you and Jeff, I hope of all my heart that you will make it.

You are important to me.

Urban (nick Rigger at Undernet #mensa channel)

Date:

2/18/98

Time:

7:23:24 AM

Comments

My thoughts and prayers are with you Emily. I have never been able to understand how someone would think this is the way to protest the killing of innocent lives– by destroying others–it just doesn’t make any sense. I am personally strongly against abortion, but thats my opinion and choice. You don’t deserve what happened to you, but the Bible says to look for the good in everthing. I know that someday we all will eventually find some good that will come out of this horrible and tragic act. One thing good that I have seen is the love that a man has for his wife every time I see Jeff on t.v. talking about his lovely Emily. Strength, hope, and prayers to you both.

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

8:59:24 PM

Comments

Dear Emily,

I am a registered nurse from Botswana. I learned with deep sympathy that you have had an accident while at work. I wish you a speedy recovery. I am visiting the UAB School of Nursing this week and learned about your tragedy from my friend Lynda Harrison who works at UAB. We both are praying for your recovery.

With love, Ogone Mogano – Botswana ([email protected]) Lynda Harrison – Alabama ([email protected])

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

8:58:37 PM

Comments

Dear Emily,

I am a registered nurse from Botswana. I learned with deep sympathy that you have had an accident while at work. I wish you a speedy recovery. I am visiting the UAB School of Nursing this week and learned about your tragedy from my friend Lynda Harrison who works at UAB. We both are praying for your recovery.

With love, Ogone Mogano – Botswana Lynda Harrison – Alabama

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

5:48:18 PM

Comments

Dear Em,

I am horribly sorry to hear you have been hurt so bad. This, short response, I hope can be read and heard with the intensity in which I am writing it. It is unimaginable to think of any person hurt so bad, any mother, sister, aunt or friend. I am praying for you, and to God hoping that he knows what he is doing, and he has a better place and role for you in his master plan. I have viewed your pictures and I can tell you a and will always be a beautiful woman. I pray you will receive rest, love and be able to appreciate life, which we all take for granted. I don’t want to affend you or upset you, by mentioning the incident, but you are an extraordinary person; enduring so much pain, but striving and overcoming it! To you husband, I thank God for you. I am a young college student, and if anything would happen to the girl “I want to marry” my girlfriend, I think I would be hurt really bad, even mad at God. You are a rolemodel for men, and I pray you and your family a speady recovery. Cherish each other. May God have mercy on you. Don’t worry to much, the acts of man will be punished and accomadated, all in all. Keep the faith, and strength, and hope. You and your family are a legacy. Peace for now. [email protected]. You are loved and shall be blessed!

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

4:10:36 PM

Comments

emily and jeff, Get well, Jeff so you can be with emily! Make those docs give you some strong medicine! Am so glad to hear about emily’s progress…we are all praying for her. Love, becky gentry

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

4:02:31 PM

Comments

Dear Emily,

You don’t know me personally, but I recently re-located to Birmingham and work with Jeff at SCS.

I’m praying with Church members in Westover AL. each Sunday for your quick recovery and someday soon, hope we may meet. “Thats if I can get this PCH ImageKey working”.

Jeffs friend Richard

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

3:16:45 PM

Comments

We’re still thinking of you, kid! Keep up the good progress!

Jeff, you’d better throw off that bronchitis soon.

Hugs,

Mary Ambridge

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

12:17:15 PM

Comments

We hope you will be better soon our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. God bless you Carl and Becky Martin

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

11:53:12 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, Jeff, and family:

My heart goes out to all of you and to the family of the man who lost his life helping to protect women’s right to choose.

Like untold others around the world, I will be thinking of and praying for you.

Emily Baltimore, Maryland

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

10:41:39 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, You are in our prayers and in our hearts! We hope that each new day will bring a little more peace to your heart and family. From all of the posts to you and your family; we all feel the love and support that is being sent your way. As you are getting better each day – remember that the “good” outweighs the “evil” in the world!! When God chose you to be a nurse he truly gave us an “angel of love!” God bless you and your family! From North Dakota, Rose [email protected]

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

10:23:29 AM

Comments

Dear Emily– I cannot even express how much respect and appreciation I have for you and others like you who take such risks every day to make sure that abortion services remain available for women. I am deeply saddened and furious at the terrorist tactics that are being used, and of which you are the most recent victim. Know that what has happened to you has touched many of us so deeply– both your courage and your loss are felt in ways that ripple through communities of women everywhere in this country. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Karen in Philadelphia

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

7:16:33 AM

Comments

HI SIS, IT’S ME AGAIN. IT WAS GREAT TALKING WITH YOU YESTERDAY!!! I WASN’T EXPECTING DADDY TO ANSWER THE PHONE AND I CERTAINLY WASN’T EXPECTING TO HEAR YOU WERE SITTING UP ON THE EDGE OF THE BED. I WAS SO EXCITED WHEN DADDY SAID YOU COULD TALK. YOU SOUNDED GREAT. AS I TOLD YOU, JUST TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME. YOU’RE BETTER THAN YOU WERE AND YOU’RE GOING TO GET EVEN BETTER. REMEMBER: GOD NEVER GIVES US MORE TO BARE THAN WE CAN HANDLE. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, EMILY. WE JUST DON’T SAY THOSE 3 WORDS(I LOVE YOU)ENOUGH AND WE REALLY SHOULD. LIFE’S SO SHORT. AGAIN, IT WAS SO GOOD TO HEAR YOUR VOICE. BILLY AND I WILL BE OVER TO SEE YOU SUNDAY, MARCH 1. I LOVE YOU. JANET

Date:

2/17/98

Time:

6:03:18 AM

Comments

A prayer for your recovery: “Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise” (a very potent healing prayer that I say every day just to stay well)

And one for hard times: “Is there any Remover of difficulties save God? Say: Praised be God! He is God! All are His servants, and all abide by His bidding!” (this is often said over and over to increase its power)

Emily- You are so lucky to be so loved!! Good luck to you.–Linda ([email protected])

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

11:53:56 PM

Comments

Emily,

Howdy. My name is Misti and I had an abortion on July 31st 1997. I was only 16 years old. It was the most difficult decision of my life. I had a very difficult decision because when I went to get an ultrasound, the technician went to do it and she started to. We (me and my mom) asked her for no sound because of the situation. She intentionally turned up the volume on the machine. I started to cry. I still have nightmares about it. When I walked out of the room, she left the screen on and I saw the picture of the fetus. That’s is another part of the nightmares. What I wanted to tell you is that I went to a clinic that was very helpful in my decision. They explained every option to me, motherhood, adoption, and abortion. There is one nurse in particular that held my hand the whole was through the procedure. I went to counceling for the last six months to cope with this. The father didn’t take any responsibility for anything. When I found out, we were already broke up. I just wanted to tell you that what you do is very courageous. Without people like you, I wouldn’t of been able to come to terms with myself. I still have my bad days but they are coming further and fewer in between. I am now moving forward with my life and it is looking pretty good. I got into the college I wanted to and I look forward to attending this fall. I eventually want a family, but just right now. Good luck with the recovery and I wish you the best of luck. My heart goes out to you!! Keep in touch.

Misti e-mail:[email protected]

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

10:10:35 PM

Comments

May God be with you, Ms. Lyons, as you endure this ordeal. You are in my prayers. From New York City, Kevin

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

9:53:19 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through your healing process. We know the courage it takes to work at an abortion clinic. Your have many friends all over the country. Keep your spirits up and know we are thinking of you every day! The Surgical Staff of Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, Central Clinic. (Nan T – Diane W – Sue F – Sue H – Julie P – Carol H – Janice S – Joella L – Jill K)

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

9:05:30 PM

Comments

Emily-My thoughts are with you during this recovery time. Be strong! Think healthy, mending thoughts! And know that there are thousands, if not, millions of people out here who are routing for you!! You are a courgeous woman!! My heart goes out to you and your family.You can do it, one moment at a time. My best to you. Rhonda Morin, Santa Cruz, CA

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

9:03:37 PM

Comments

Emily,

Thoughts of love and light to you and your family.

{{{{{{}}}}}}}}

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

7:30:00 PM

Comments

Bless you for your courage. I’ll be thinking of you, and following your progess via this site. Looking forward to your recovery, and to your family’s welcoming you home,

Chris Bannon [email protected]

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

6:28:02 PM

Comments

I’m very glad that you are doing so well, UAB does have a good hospital staff and they will take very good care of you.

Keep faith in God and he will also take care of you now and forevermore. I will continue to pray for you and your family

Alicia R. Ponder-Bookert University of Alabama at Birmingham

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

6:19:08 PM

Comments

emily & jeff, just read the News article on what miracles they performed….im sure they would take no credit but they certainly deserve it….hope you have a good day tomorrow…love, becky gentry

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

4:14:46 PM

Comments

I heard about you at the #Mensa channel on mIRC. I hope for the best for you and your family. My thoughts are with you.

Arve Gravdal (AGA), Norway

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

3:54:17 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, We are all praying for your recovery and sending you our best wishes and support. We may never meet, but please know that the love of many women is coming your war. Keep up your courageous healing. With love, Laura and Arna

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

3:41:44 PM

Comments

Greetings and best wishes from Undernet #mensa. We invite you to come in and say hello as soon as your are able, and we all hope that will be very soon indeed! Britomart

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

3:29:54 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, Our prayers and love go out to you. We are so touched by your husband’s love and your courage. As I am writing this, I can’t help but cry to think of the worthlessness of this tragedy. Speedy recovery! Love, The Brinkley family

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

3:27:13 PM

Comments

Hope you get well soon. Take it easy and have patience.

Empedoclz aka Merrill Faccion

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

2:50:41 PM

Comments

May God be with you, through this time of need, my prayers are with you each and every day, be strong and get well soonn

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

2:27:43 PM

Comments

Dear Emily,

Of all my heart I wish you to recover… If ever you would want to visit my country, You and your husband are welcome … I’d like to show you the most beautiful places I know … the Stockholm Archipelago, by sailboat … I hope you’ll come 😉

Urban Domeij

[email protected]

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

2:18:59 PM

Comments

Dear Emily and Jeff, Spring is coming: remember your strength and your tenderness, and thank you for the gift you’ve given. I believe your courageous hearts will serve you well. peace to you both. xo from a friend in Seattle

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

2:12:03 PM

Comments

Emily~ You and your family are in my prayers. I cannot fathom what you have been through and I am so sorry that you had to be on the receiving end of such evil. I am also praying that whoever did this is caught and punished as severely as possible. Please know that there are so many people who support you and are praying for your recovery.

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

1:50:55 PM

Comments

Dear Emily;

I was appalled and saddened to hear of the bombing that injured you and killed the police officer.

Please know that you are in my prayers. I pray for your recovery and I thank God that you and people like you are willing to work for women’ s health.

Kitty Sargent [email protected]

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

12:30:43 PM

Comments

Emily (& Jeff), When I heard of the bombing and the loss of life and injuries I was terribly saddened. When I learned that you are the granddaughter of a Brother Master Mason, it became personal.

I have just found and looked through your Web site. I find the courage shown by you, and the incredible love and dedication of Jeff to be inspriational. We hope and pray that you continue to improve and come back as far as you can with the skill of your doctors and the blessings of God.

Scott Sherman ([email protected]) Wor. Master & Past Master Waltham Triad Lodge A.F.& A.M., Newtonville, Massachusetts, USA

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

12:04:27 PM

Comments

Emily, I am preparing the quarterly newsletter for Oklahoma NARAL, called “Choice Words”. I’m visiting your web page for an update on your progress. I’m so glad I’ll have good news to report! Obviously you are a fighter and very strong. Our thoughts are with you! Lori Cain, state board, Oklahoma NARAL

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

10:13:44 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, Just a short note to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. My prayer is that you will not lose the determination that you felt for your job, and that you should know that this wasn’t in vain. You are a hero yourself, and I know God will heal you. Lisa Jones

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

10:13:12 AM

Comments

Emily, Please know that you are in all of our prayers. The Lord has given you the strength to get this far in your recovery. Remember HOPE is a gift God gives. Beverly Hyche 834 County Road 71, Thorsby, AL 35171 (I work at the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, Administrative Assistant to the Dean).

Date:

2/16/98

Time:

9:05:47 AM

Comments

Emily, I hope you are making a speedy recovery and am sorry that you had to be a victim in the effort to keep abortion safe and legal in America. Wishing you a quick recovery, Sincerely Sally Garcia

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

10:56:11 PM

Comments

Emily i hope that you feel better real soon may god bless you and iam praying for you and your in my thoughts may god bless you

love connie tipton email adress cti1256937 @aol.com

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

10:50:32 PM

Comments

Hang in there!!! I want you to know that you are in our thoughts up here at State University of New York at Geneseo! Good luck!! You are a brave woman. xoxoxoxo

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

10:41:42 PM

Comments

Emily, While I have had the pleasure of Jeff’s friendship, I have not had the pleasure of meeting you as yet. Please know that you and your family have my and my family’s thoughts and hopes during your recovery.

Ken Abbott, and family Marietta, Georgia

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

9:39:56 PM

Comments

Jeff I just wanted to say Emily is in each of our prayers as we go throught the day. I have witnessed your stength personally, I know you guys can pull through this together. I also know you both will use this to make your relationship & life together even stronger. Stay strong and believe.. Your friend & coworker Mike @ SCS

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

9:05:54 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, I am a 16 year old student at Solon High School, in Solon, Ohio. I heard about the bombing before, from my friend whose dad works at a hospital near the one you work in. I feel extreme sympathy for you, and I hope that you get better very soon! My thoughts go out to you and your family–it must be a difficult time for all of you. I’m sorry that this had to happen to you. Get well quick! Jen Jaketic [email protected]

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

8:32:03 PM

Comments

We are so happy to read of your progress! Hang in there and keep on fighting! You are still in our thoughts & prayers! Cathie, Albany

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

8:13:33 PM

Comments

Emily, I forgot to include my e-mail address: [email protected]. I wrote to you concerning the fact that I have lived my entire life with one eye, and if you want to correspond with someone who cares and empathizes, then please contact me. I will be there for you and your family if you all have any questions as to what it is like to live live NORMALLY as a person with one eye. (It can be done, as my parents instilled in me the fact that I am NOT disabled or different, just challenged, and I have what it takes to live life as a “normal” person. Take care, Emily…I feel for you and all that you must be going through.

Sincerely, Jennifer J. Ballard

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

8:07:05 PM

Comments

Hi Emily, I am sorry for what has happened to you and to your family. I lost my right eye as an infant, and although you will adapt in time, if you ever want advice or someone to talk to who understands what it is like to live with one eye, please do not hesitate to contact me! I have never gone through what you have, and I will not say that I understand how you feel, because I do not. However, if you want to correspond with someone who is compassionate and understanding, then you can count on me. Hang in there, Emily…you have a lot of people on your side!

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

7:21:13 PM

Comments

hi! emily just wanted to say we are still praying for you, and delighted to hear you are doing better. we knew you could do it hang in there god will make a way. King family alabaster

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

6:52:11 PM

Comments

May GOD Bless you all in your time of need, My prayers are with you. Your work was/is noble and your good work and sacrifice im sure will not go unrewarded by God… [email protected] <– online pal of Xrayer31

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

6:46:45 PM

Comments

Wishing the best for you. Please know that there are lots of people thinking of you.

Larry and Joanne Parks Hoover, Alabama

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

6:25:22 PM

Comments

My Prayers are with you and your family.

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

4:42:28 PM

Comments

Mary Ambridge is keeping the Mensa Forum on Compuserve posted about your progress. We’re all rooting for you, and really glad every time the news is a little better. It’s terrible that something like this should bring people together, but, believe me, Emily, there’s a big mensa “family” o there, all over the world, with you both in our thoughts. As media interest dies down and your medical condition slips into slow but (I hope and pray) steady improvement, it may feel as if folks are forgetting – but they aren’t. While “Happy Anniversary” may not be a very sensible thing to say, I hope you had some good times yesterday.

Gill Othen, Sysop, mensa Forum. [email protected]

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

4:06:42 PM

Comments

dear emily, i dont know if you remember me, my name is stacey gordon, and we worked together at New Woman, at the old address, when you first started there. since this has happened, you have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly. i wanted to come and visit you, but i know that right now, you have all that you could want or need by your side. i am not very good at expressing myself this way, but i hope that knowing that there are many folks out there, some you dont even know, praying and hoping for your complete recovery helps in some way. if there is anything we (my girlfriend and i ) can do for you ar your family, in any way, get better, pick up the phone, and call us! 😉 HURRY!! our thoughts are with you and your family… stacey gordon [email protected] 477-4963

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

3:34:13 PM

Comments

My thoughts and prayers have been and continue to be with you. You’ve been the victim of a horrible crime and I wish I could do more for you than just write a note.

sarah terzo

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

2:57:41 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, There are no words that would express appropriately the sadness and pain I feel for you and your family.

I can only hope that some day you will recover and continue your work as you wish. No one has the right to deny anyone health care or counseling advice.

I am so sorry..My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cathy [email protected]

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

2:22:58 PM

Comments

Emily,

I won’t even pretend to know what you are going through, but I wanted to wish you the best of luck, and let you know that you are being thought of all over the country. Please know that you have more than a few people in Austin, TX pulling for you.

I know Jeff through Mensa (I don’t recall if you and I have ever met), and my mother in Tuscaloosa has been following your story.

My family and friends are all outraged by what has happened, and think of you and your family every day.

While I am not one to pray, I will continue to send positive thoughts and energy your way.

You will find the strength to get through this — and remember that a whole lot of “strangers” care and wish you the best

Karen Lary, Austin, TX

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

1:51:52 PM

Comments

Well, a fourth anniversary of your wedding to Jeff and Valentine’s Day all in one. These two special occasions are of emotion and love… not circumstance, I think. You were able to spend the day with those who love you … not too bad, all in all. Jeff never left your side all day and all night… how many wives could say that? Next year, tho’, lets try to get out and celebrate a bit, okay? <g> luvya, mikee

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

12:51:47 PM

Comments

hi emily & jeff, home from church (vestavia hills methodist)…am sure you will be glad to get back to your church….hope today finds you feeling better…love, becky gentry

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

11:59:37 AM

Comments

I was standing in the Rotunda of the Iowa Statehouse, waiting to see lawmakers to tell them about my personal experience and opposition to banning certain abortion procedures, when the friend I was with got a call on his cell phone telling us that a clinic had been bombed in Birmingham. My husband and I used to live in Alabama, in Anniston, and I immediately began calling friends down there to try to get more information. My husband used to do clinic defense at New Woman, and knowing that we might have known anyone who might have been hurt was a terrible feeling. Then I started collecting more information, and I wept for Officer Sanderson’s death and for Emily’s injuries, and then I had to continue my meetings with state senators.

I tried to keep up with Emily’s condition through the news, and kept her in my thoughts each day. Then, a week later, a friend from Florida who knew how hard I’d been fighting here in Iowa for abortion rights and who knew how worried I was about Emily (whose name I did not yet even know!) sent me a pointer to this website. Here I learned Emily’s name, saw the strength of Jeff’s love for her, and her own determination in the face of this terrible, heinous, unforgivable act. On my first visit, I wasn’t able to leave a note here (server problems), but finally I am able to say “in person” how grateful I am to Emily for her work at the clinic and how unspeakable is the person who did this. My husband and I send every possible good wish, and hope that our feelings for Emily will shine like a little candle, giving off a warmth she can feel. No one can ever restore what was taken away, but after spending time at this website, I have faith that Emily will triumph over the evil that harmed her. And I pledge to do my best to keep on fighting, for Emily, for the women who need people like her.

Peace and love…. Kim

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

10:33:53 AM

Comments

Emily- Thinking about you and hoping you are improving in health and that your spirits are up! I worked at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado at which we provided abortion. Just want you know that I’m thinking about you and wish you the best!

-Jennifer Zapletal

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

9:52:23 AM

Comments

Emily,

Things may seem impossible to arise over. The problems overwhelming, the barriers impassable but keep the faith, dear… you CAN. It might not be in the ways that you are familiar with, but with love and healing, there’ll be other new ways to live.

Your family and you are in my prayers.

Jenny Witteborg, a Deaf woman, a mother of five, the daughter of a legally blind diabetic father, the daughter of a Alz. mother.

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

7:58:08 AM

Comments

Dear Emily,

Our hearts go out to you and our thoughts and prayers for you are constant. We hope that by the time you read this e-mail arrives, you’ll be able to read the message. We’re sure you’ll regain sight in your eye. May God bless you and your family. Nurses are special people and after all your years of aiding the sick, and providing counseling for the concerned women, that God will grant you a full recovery to carry on once again.

Sincerely,

Barbara and Rich McGurrin

Date:

2/15/98

Time:

1:56:36 AM

Comments

Terrorism is perpetrated by the coward against the truly courageous.

My thoughts are with you all.

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

10:46:50 PM

Comments

Emily and Jeff, A hopeful and happy 4th anniversary, Love from George D. (usher #3)

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

8:19:40 PM

Comments

My name is Cynthia from louis Ky Mom of three girls and wife I escort here . not very good at this computer stuff but i just wanted to say hello to emily and jeff, and to say my thoughts and possitive feelings are being sent to you all !!!! Take Care Peace & Love cynthia mccarty…..

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

8:17:57 PM

Comments

Dear Emily I was sad and mad when I heard about the bombing of the Birmingham Abortion clinic. Sad for all the people who got hurt and mad that somone could do such an evil crime. I hope that this person is brought to justice. Emily, I hope you will recover real soon. I will be praying for you and for the other victims. God bless you Take care Angie Welch from Lawton, Oklahoma

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

7:50:30 PM

Comments

hi emily & jeff, happy valentine’s day….am sure you didn’t want to spend it this way…you can celebrate a better one next yeat! love, becky gentry

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

4:09:19 PM

Comments

Emily, I am so sorry for your pain and that of your family. Please know that shared pain is lessened and shared joy is multiplied. Your willingness to share both with us helps us all a bit. I wish you peace. Donna Regan

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

12:34:34 PM

Comments

Glad to see that you are doing much better. keep fighting the good fight. It’s really nice to see people from all across the county that are rallying aroung the flag for you. Get well soon.

Best wishes Robert Griffie ([email protected])

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

11:00:10 AM

Comments

Dear Lyons family, As I read these messages,I am struck by the incredible outpouring of emotion and well-wishes to be found here. Since I work in the HIV health-care area, I’m reminded of the Names Project Quilt, where so many people who have died of AIDS are immortalized and *humanized* in the physical creations of Quilt panels made by their friends and families. I hope that there is a possiblility in the future of you collecting and publishing a book of these uplifting and inspiring letters to Emily.

She is a darling – funny, calm, kind, friendly, hard- working,dedicated, compassionate, intelligent….. the list goes on and on!

Thanks, Em, for all you’ve done, for all the women out there without a voice, without support, without a way – you are always there for them. They do remember. We are sending you good thoughts, healing thoughts. Love, Jada and Katharine, & their Friends and Co-workers

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

10:23:29 AM

Comments

Dear Emily and Jeff, I will continue to pray for your complete recovery My home church, Gentilly Baptist Church, New Orleans has been praying for you too. May the Lord Jesus continue to heal you and bring you through this challenge.

Charles Moore, student, New Orleans Baptist Seminary.

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

1:08:25 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, A thousand miles away I think of you, sending good thoughts for your wellness and recovery. I sincerely thank you for what you have done for our world. It is a rare person that can face the reality of a situation and continue with courage despite the risks. I honor you. The world is a better place to live in because of you. Love, Elisa in Santa Cruz, California

Date:

2/14/98

Time:

12:28:48 AM

Comments

My dearest Emily, My prayers and love are with you. The work you do is great and you were obviously an innocent victim. Please do not let this stop the work that you were put here to do…..Hugs…:>)))….ELF MISTRESS

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

11:50:16 PM

Comments

Emily, My heart goes out to you and your family as you deal with this horrible event and its profound impact on you and the folks around you. My hopes and prayers are with you. –Lance Fromme [email protected]

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

11:49:25 PM

Comments

Emily, My heart goes out to you and your family as you deal with this horrible event and its profound impact on you and the folks around you. My hopes and prayers are with you.

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

11:16:13 PM

Comments

I am sorry that you were caught in the path of an obvious mad man. I am praying for you along with all the innocent people of the world that are cut down by the violent acts of evil men…

Walter Kirkwood

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

10:43:33 PM

Comments

Hi Emily!

I send you best wishes for your speedy recovery. You are a brave woman with good humor and a heart of gold. Hang in there. Sincerely, Anne Dal Vera Frisco, Colorado

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

9:58:16 PM

Comments

I hope that thirty years from now, you will look back to the struggle you are working through now and know that your life had meaning and that you made a difference to people. Your sacrifices will never be discounted nor diminished. I honor your courage and I admire your being. Thank you and get well. Marge in Colorado

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

9:00:54 PM

Comments

Hi Emily,

Glad to see that things are improving slowly but surely each day. You are in my thoughts and I’m wishing you the best. Keep the faith—there are many people cheering for you! Happy Anniversary to you and Jeff.

Chris Jacobs Birmingham, AL

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

6:41:07 PM

Comments

I must regret that I currently live in North Carolina, the state where the man who “allegedly” detonated the bomb has been a practicing member of an anti-government organization. I want Emily to know that there are many people in this state who will not hesitate to turn this man in to the authorities if we happen to see him. Good luck and God bless.

Julie Mitchell

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

4:22:17 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, I was horrified when I heard about the bombing! I am so very glad that you are recovering. You are in my prayers. Larry Dossey has written several books on the efficacy of prayer which certainly support my understanding of its power. I am old enough to have friends who had illegal abortions and know from them the fear and horror of such procedures. Thank you for the work you have done. May you be home soon. Robin

[email protected]

p.s. no need to answer–just wanted to reach out to a brave “sister”

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

4:08:53 PM

Comments

emily & jeff, thinking of both of you…know you both really have a road ahead of you….but you have come soooo far! Love to you both, becky gentry

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

3:38:17 PM

Comments

Our prayers and thoughts are with you! We in the federal law enforcement family here in the mountains of North Carolina are doing our best to help determine who was responsible for this unspeakable, cowardly crime! Jerry W. Miller, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Asheville, NC (Cumberland School of Law ’76)

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

2:14:56 PM

Comments

God bless your efforts in recovery! It will be a long hard road, lean on God for your needs.

In Christ Tina

[email protected]

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

1:02:37 PM

Comments

Emily, I heard of your site through Colorado NARAL. You are extremely brave in your fight for rights for women. Don’t give up the fight! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

1:00:27 PM

Comments

Emily, I want to add my hopes and prayers for your gentle & speedy recovery. Your courage to stand for your beliefs and help people in need is an inspiration to us all. May your life return to normal as soon as possible, and may we all understand that the nature and message of God is Love. Warren Smadbeck, Boulder, Colorado

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

11:48:44 AM

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I want you to know that I think of you now everyday that I go to our Planned Parenthood surgical clinc as a volunteer. I wish you the best in your recovery and in your future. – Becky Nye!

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

11:47:57 AM

Comments

I want you to know that I think of you now everyday that I go to our Planned Parenthood surgical clinc as a volunteer. I wish you the best in your recovery and in your future. – Becky Nye!

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

11:36:10 AM

Comments

we hope you get better soon and we are praying for you.

shanelle nolen shanna pettus lynda hodgen from jsu’s nursing program GET WELL SOON!!!!!!!! [email protected]

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

11:27:47 AM

Comments

Hi Emily, Jeff & girls: Just read the up date on your progress and am thrilled to know you are better. If you are better I know your family is too. Please don’t let you heart be bitter against the ones of us who have different opinions than that of you, Just because one person does something this vile. I assure you most of us with another opinion are very good people. Also, Jeff, while reading the messages intended to help and comfort you and Emily I found some pretty weird stuff. Don’t let it bother you as you well know there are some pretty kookie people in this world. FOR THOSE OF US WHO REALLY CARE THIS WEB SITE IS GREAT, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING US BE A SMALL PART OF EMILY’S RECOVERY!!!!!!! Now here is my joke: An engineer was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, “If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a beautiful princess.” He bent over, picked up the frog, and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, ” If you kiss me and turn me back into a princess, I will tell everyone how smart you are and how you are my hero. He took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at it and returned it to his pocket. The frog then cried out if you kiss me and turn me back into a princess I will stay with you for a whole year and do anything you want. The engineer took the frog out of his pocket, smiled and put it back. The frog asked what is your problem? I’ve told you I will stay with you for a whole year and do anything you want, why won’ t you kiss me? “Look I’m a computer Engineer I don’t have time for a girlfriend, but a talking frog is way cool.”=)

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!! Ray & Sharon Montevallo, Al

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

9:44:01 AM

Comments

EMILY, i AM WRITING THIS TO YOU IN THE HOPES THAT SOMEDAY YOU CAN READ THIS. yOU ARE A BRAVE WOMAN, WHO DID WHAT YOUOBVIOUSLY BELIEVED IN, DOING A JOB THAT MANY OF US TAKE FOR GRANTED. I ALSO AM IN THE MEDICAL FIELD,I AM A PARAMEDIC. I AM GLAD THAT THERE ARE BRAVE, KIND WONDERFUL WOMEN LIKE YOU STILL OUT THERE! iADMIRE YOU, AND I HOPE FOR THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN PRO-CHOICE, AND HEARING STORIES LIKE YOURS ONLY MAKE MY BELIEFS STRONGER, FOR IF THERE ARE WOMEN THAT ARE STILL INVOLVED ON “THE FRONT LINE” OF THE DEBATE, THEN I KNOW THAT OUR BELIEFS INTHE RIGHTS OF A WOMANS DECISION TO CHOOSE ARE RIGHT. YOU ARE A BRAVE, WONDERFUL LADY, AND I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. HEAL WELL, BRAVE, WONDERFUL LADY!!!!!!

[email protected]

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

9:21:07 AM

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Emily, I admire your courage in helping counsel women on their reproductive choice when it is such a heated passionate subject. I pray for a speedy recovery for you and wish the best for you and your family.

Laura B. Morris 2/13/97

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

2:19:11 AM

Comments

Dear Emily, What a wonderful family you seem to have! This page is a great idea. Our prayers are with you and your family – that you may find peace and strength in this situation and recognize this gift from God. You will affect the lives of all who care for you as they will also change you. You and your family will realize a closer bond than ever before possible. And your fight to survive will bring its own valuable gifts. I know this because my husband and I are going through a struggle. He had a stroke on Jan 4, 1997, lost the left side of his body and has taken this long to begin to feel like he is making progress. He has been in excruciating pain all this time. We finally found relief from acpuncture and the herb Kava Kava, a muscle relaxant and anti-spasmotic. He takes other meds but the Kava is the ONLY thing that helps the pain. He can go up a flight of stairs now and walks almost without assistance. The road back is gained millimeter by millimeter. You will all be frustrated by the slowness of it all but keep in mind that there are wonderful therapists out there who know how to help. Don’t let your HMO try to tell you they won’t pay for certain tests or treatments. My husband only got the therapies he needed after turning 65 last Sept., and going on Medicare and Medicaid. Action groups got laws passed last year so that HMOs cannot put gag orders on their doctors – preventing them from telling you of additional/alternative therapies/tests/treatments, etc. Appeal time has to be reasonable if you choose to press for testing they refust to pay. Your managed care play will probably not tell you all this. You will find that it’s “you (and your family) against the world.” But don’t give up. You will heal, you are young and you have tremendous support from the rest of the country. Thank you for offering a place for us to share our prayers and wishes for your good recovery. God is with you every second. If you didn’t have faith before this incident, you will surely gain it through the healing. Hugs to you both!! Walk in peace, my friends. Most sincerely, Fran and Chip Hendrickson, CT.

Date:

2/13/98

Time:

12:36:00 AM

Comments

you are an inspiration to us all. good luck with your recovery…i am praying for you every day. you are an angel and a wonderful person….

america is thinking about you and wishing you the best,

Cary S. Harris, student [email protected] Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

9:38:59 PM

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My wife and I wish to extend our sincere hopes for the health and happiness of your family following this terrible incident. It was senseless, but we must all now go on as best we can. May you get along well. Paul A. Hosier [email protected]

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

9:24:20 PM

Comments

Emily:

I was so saddened to hear of the violence directed at you and your fellow clinic workers. My heartfelt sympathy on the losses you have sustained.

Try to remember that our greatest healer – Mother Earth – can wrap you in her arms and offer you solice, healing and peace.

I will think of you always and send you my strength.

In sisterhood,

Victoria Mireles – Chicago, Illinois [email protected]

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

8:29:26 PM

Comments

Emily, You are truly a hero. My thoughts are with you every day, wishing you a speedy recovery. [email protected]

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

8:20:57 PM

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Emily and Jeff- I hope that you know that all of us in your extended Mensa family send prayers and keep you in our thoughts. Jamie Williams ([email protected])

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

8:20:15 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, I am so glad to hear you are doing better. It’s a miracle you are even alive…I hope you continue to do better. Your husband has been extremely supportive and informative for those of us who check your web page regularly. Me and my family send our best to yall… Tammy M. Bailey [email protected] my former email address at home is not in service right now thanks to msn….

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

6:54:08 PM

Comments

Dearest Emily, I truly hope you are getting better and my prayers are with you. It hurts for me to see women like yourself who are trying to help others while there are some people out there just trying to shoot your efforts down. You seem like a real fighter and I honestly think you will make it through this, possibly even stronger than you are now. With love always, Lauren Panioto Chapin, SC

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

6:46:05 PM

Comments

Hello Emily,

I live in Centreville, Al and my name is Cheryle. I hope you continue to improve and that you will be able to be with your family soon. My prayers are with you. [email protected]

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

6:44:44 PM

Comments

Hello Emily,

I live in Centreville, Al and my name is Cheryle. I hope you continue to improve and that you will be able to be with your family soon. My prayers are with you. [email protected]

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

5:30:03 PM

Comments

Emily:

I hope you get well real soon and get back home to your family, who loves you very much!

Wanda Chatham Merrill [email protected]

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

5:11:08 PM

Comments

Keep fighting, Emily. We are all with you. Jill

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

4:28:46 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, Thank you for the work you’ve been doing. Your courage is an inspiration to us all.

Jody Yehle Golden, Colorado

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

4:07:44 PM

Comments

Dear Emily,

I am a volunteer clinic escort in San Jose, California. You have my sincere hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

–Michelle Steiner

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

2:49:49 PM

Comments

emily, you got your hair washed!!! Neat….that’s a plus for you….just go slow….we are all praying for you….happy anniversary….you can go out after you get home from the hospital! Love, becky gentry

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

2:04:09 PM

Comments

A thought from “Our Daily Bread” (RBC Mininstries) I don’t know how would make it without this book every day.

Never a burden that He does not carry, Never a sorrow that He does not share; Whether the days may be sunny or dreary, Jesus is always there.

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

1:29:47 PM

Comments

To Emily and her family,

From my family to yours, we wish you a speedy recovery. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

[email protected]

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

11:50:42 AM

Comments

Dear Emily,

Your story challenges me to remain active and your pain deeply saddens me. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you…

I am so sorry…

Respectfully yours,

Jennifer, from California

p.s. Please spend your energy on getting well and enjoying your husband and family. No need to respond.

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

10:53:23 AM

Comments

Hi Emily,

My name is Frederic Dennis and I live in Atlanta. I am originally from Alabama. I was deeply saddened to hear of the blast and the injury to you. That is such a sad comment on the state of our world and the lack of respect for human dignity and rights. I wish you a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Thank you for the courage you have displayed and the help you’ve given to so many women.

Sincerely,

1. Frederic Dennis Atlanta, Pro-Choice/Pro-Child

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

10:16:40 AM

Comments

Emily, My husband and I are keeping you in our thoughts and hope and pray for your speedy recovery. I have every confidence that the vision in your right eye will return. You see, Dr. Robert Morris is also my eye surgeon, and he improved my vision tremendously. Here’s hoping you will be reading this soon!! Dawn Ingram, Irondale, AL

Date:

2/12/98

Time:

12:49:44 AM

Comments

Dear Emily —

It shouldn’t be like this. But our thoughts and prayers are with you, along with our thanks for having the courage it takes to do the kind of work you’ve done in this day and age.

My name is Barbara

Date:

2/11/98

Time:

10:57:28 PM

Comments

Hi Emily – we have been following your progress reports and are delighted you are making such strides. Our hopes and prayers continue to be with you in this long journey. God forbid it should ever happen again anywhere for any reason.

Date:

2/11/98

Time:

9:45:21 PM

Comments

Hello, you don’t know me. I am a friend of Sam Edens in Union, S.C. He told me that he is related to you in some way. I just wanted to say what all the other people have told you so far. To get better and enjoy your family.

outlaw

Date:

2/11/98

Time:

7:29:33 PM

Comments

Dear Emily, Your courageous and loving mission has made a difference for so many. Your powerful karma surely will bring you many blessings to balance the horror of the last few weeks. I will think of you often and send good thoughts full of healing to rush you pain free days. Joyce Aldridge RN…..who remembers what it was like when coat hangers where our only option. [email protected] Thank You.