Okay, there's a woman named Jenifer Raper. She tried to have an abortion last March. It didn't take. She didn't realize she was still pregnant, and ended up having a baby on December 7th, 2006. Now, she is suing the planned parenthood doctor for child support.
This is happening in Massachusetts.
This story is filled with ironies. The baby was born on Pearl Harbor day. Interesting. This happens in a state, Ted's state, that is famous for many things politically, among them: a love for legalized abortion, and an ability to overlook the death of a young woman in a lake at the hands of a member of the royal family (That would be Teddy. I have him here not because he has anything to do with this case directly, but to me he is an icon of Mass and their sense of justice).
So now, this woman thinks she deserves money from a doctor because he didn't kill the baby right.
My question: What is it like to be the young girl who was born? What is it like to know, and she certainly will find out, that your mother sued doctors because you were born? That would be a hit on my self-esteem.
Why not give the girl up for adoption? Can't afford her, didn't want her nine months previously --seems like adoption clears up the whole thing, and we can go on.
To read the story, click here.
To tell my what thoughts run through your mind, leave comments. I'm curious how this story strikes you.
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This woman is either stupid or in denial. I'm going to go with stupid. First of all, how do you go 9 months and not feel the baby moving inside you. As a mother of 3 I can tell you it is impossible. Also, what about the swollen feet, puffy face, gained weight, indegestion, heartburn, cravings, and gas - again in 9 months you are aware of this at some point.
Second, the child is now two years old! I think Jennifer is a little past due on the filing.
Third, abortion is disgusting. It is not birth control it's murder. If you don't want to get pregnant, you shouldn't involve yourself in activites that could get you pregnant.
My heart greives for that little girl. I would gladly take her and would not need to be compensated for it.
The percentage of this country's population that is morally self sufficient is getting dangerously high. I'm glad we have such a patient God.
So, she tries to KILL her child-the child survives and is born alive -hence, KILLING is a failure. Oh, the "horror" that this child survived and was not killed! That is the gruesome reality right Pastor Mike?! As you know and I know and she would know if she were able to truly see this event through clear eyes. I don't think she can even fathom the value of life and what it is all worth. Abortion is the horror.
hahahhaaaaha...I did it again. I was getting so mad at my computer thinking it just kept erasing my answers. Man ! I feel like an idiot! I think I HAD to rewrite my statement 3 times so, again, please pick the best one to display. SOMETIMES I'M A NINCOMPOOP!
My heart aches to learn that there is a precious little girl that will learn about how her life came to be. I can't imagine what this child will be experiencing. I will definitely be adding mother and child to my nightly prayers. Althogh I depise the choices this woman has made, I must admit I pity her. She is lost, very very lost.
So far, it is the women who are crying out. Andy is the exception here.
Another thought that strikes me is that there is a certain insanity in the world when a surgical procedure goes wrong and results in a life, and we don't all stop the presses and say, "We've got the abortion situation backwards!"
Also, notice that this "unwanted pregnancy" was wanted. When the baby arrived, the mother couldn't part with it. she wants it. Of course, she wants to get some free money too, but she wants the baby.
my point: unwanted pregnancies are not necessarily the same as unwanted babies. Indeed, my guess is that the people who don't want their babies have them anyway and abuse them or neglect them. Most people who have abortions would make great mothers, i believe. I know that sounds odd, but I know lots of women who have had abortions who regret it. many have children now. they're great mothers.
hey
I feel bad for that little girl.
hopefully her mom won't treat her terribly. ( or doesn't)
I haven't commented in a while but now that i read the whole post and decided to comment I don't know what to say.
The only thing I can hope for is that her mom has a change of heart and maybe her feelings are for the baby not against her.
Have a good day!
-Michal
I think this woman is suing because someone told her she can. Babies are easy to get rid of if you don't want them, there is always someone who does. She is trying to make a buck, but I don't think she knows at what cost. It may have never occured to her that her daughter would find out.
The problem with abortion (aside from the whole it being murder thing), is that for the most part the people seeking them feel pretty desperate. People make desperate decisions when they feel desperate, they see an out and they take it, without always conidering the ramifications before it's too late. By legalizing abortions, and places like Planned Parenthood that shove them down your throat, the out is so easy to get that it is hard to see the alternatives.
The reason you see so may great mothers that have had abortions could be that when they get to see the pregnancy through to the baby, the reality of abortion, and what they had done is so very clear.
I find it odd that I have never heard a pregnant woman that wanted her baby (or intended to keep it) refer to it as a fetus. When they want it it's always a baby, whether they have been pregnant a week or 6 months.
As for the little girl, I'm guessing God has something spectacular in store for her, this is just preparation.
I feel sorry for all the parties involved. The mother of this little miracle obviously is in no way thinking "Whoa... God himself must have saved this precious life!" So, to that end she is sadly lost in need of Christ, as were all of us once. This little baby girl, who apart from understanding her value in God's eyes may always feel "unwanted" or more sadly unloved. I also feel sorry for the doctor who "botched" the abortion... He is committing atrocities in the eyes of God and is so blind that he cannot see the hand of God at work even when It is "right under his nose!" We need to pray for these folks, and for the rest of this nation that is so misguided!
The more I thought about this, the more I realized just how much of a gift this woman has been given. Not only did she get her daughter, but she also has the perfect opportunity to share how amazing God is. The saddest thing about all of it is she doesn't KNOW how amazing God is. It leads me to wonder if her little girl will ever get the opportunity to understand how miraculous it is that she is alive.
not only do I feel devastated for the child but as a woman who has had an abortion in my past do I feel tremendous grief for the mother. Not only did she make the decision to end her pregnancy she is continuing her sin by trying to gain financially by her decision. The sin is forgiven but your pain is never forgotten
catherine michal, thanks for chiming in! As a fellow little girl, I guess you can truly identify with what it might feel like to be the kid!
Julie, great point about God having something in mind for the kid. Talk about dodging a bullet! What are the odds of surviving that!
Anonymous, may God's grace wash over you. as you probably know, judging from how you worded your comment, the cross of Jesus is sufficient to cleanse of all sin, and He loves you dearly. Nevertheless, as a man, I know I am an "outsider" when trying to understand that special bond that God puts between a mother and a child, and so, even an outsider to the grief of a mother. May He who understands us all give you joy.
Thanks for taking the time to adding to the conversation.
Nancy, interesting comment on the doctor. In a world whose morals were consistant with those of our Maker's, the proper emotional response to finding out that you had botched the abortion and the baby live is, "Thank God! Thank you, God! I can't believe what I almost succeeded in doing! Thank you for stepping in and over-ruling my intentions!"
One of my personal beliefs is that "if all women who were concidering an abortion were first required to have a sonogram, some of them would never go through it." God bless this child, may He always protect, always lead, always comfort, always be known to her. My husband and I wanted a daughter very badly. God saw it fit to give us three sons. I wouldn't trade them for the world. May someone witness to this women what a presious gift she has. My children are not my own, paise God they belong to him. He has only seen me worthy to share the joy they bring for a short while. Maybe on day this women will Google herself one day and this blog will pop up. We need to pray for our nation and press for new legislation to remove abortion.
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