Baby Susan Torres Dies From Infection After Miraculous Birth

Life News ^ | September 12, 2005 | Steven Ertelt

[fr33p3r]

Baby Susan Torres Dies From Infection After Miraculous Birth

Arlington, VA (LifeNews.com) -- Little baby Susan Torres died last night after battling a severe infection. She became the subject of international attention after her father decided to allow her mother to remain alive to give birth following a tragic car accident rather than letting both mother and baby die.

In an email provided to LifeNews.com, Justin Torres, baby Susan's uncle, said she passed away following an infection. An emergency surgery was unsuccessful.

"I am saddened to have to report that, following emergency surgery that we had hoped would correct a sudden deterioration in her condition, my niece Susan Ann Catherine Torres has passed away after only five shorts weeks with us," Justin wrote.

Susan Torres, a 26 year-old researcher at the National Institutes of Health, suffered a stroke in May after a melanoma cancer spread to her brain. Her husband, Jason, and her parents agreed to allow Susan to remain alive on a respirator until baby Susan was born rather than letting her die.

"Many of the people receiving this email joined us in prayer this summer and lent us their love, support, and hard work to bring her home," Justin wrote. "It was my fondest wish that we would shortly do just that. I hope that you will now offer my brother and his family your prayers for peace and comfort."

Susan Orr, a leading Bush administration official serving children's needs within the Health and Human Services Department, was also aware of baby Susan's death.

"It is with great sadness that I write to let you know that little baby Susan Torres died last night in the arms of her father from sepsis," Orr said. "Her intestinal track had completely withered and she was inoperable."

In August, doctors thought the prognosis was good for baby Susan to live, although they were still concerned about whether she would develop the melanoma herself. Babies in similar conditions with an afflicted mother develop the cancerous condition less than 25 percent of the time.

She was born two months premature and weighed less than two pounds.

At the time, Dr. Donna Tilden-Archer, director of neonatology at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, said Susan is "doing remarkably well."

Had she lived longer, Justin said he would have told his niece about the courage her mother displayed.

“I’m going to tell her mother was one of the toughest women I've ever met, that she was absolutely determined in what she did. And that, ‘You cannot believe how many people fought for you,'” he said.

Related web sites: Susan Torres Fund -- http://www.susantorresfund.org

[Coop]

Oh, what incredibly sad news... Such tragedy already delivered to the family is now doubled. Prayers and tears going out. This really breaks my heart.

[Rutles4Ever]

God be with her daddy...

[Solson]

Wow. Really really sad. I'll pray for the repose of the souls of the baby and her mother as well as for the strength and continued support of the father.

How tragic.

[manwiththehands]

What a sad ending to a sad story. The family will be in my prayers.

[Aggie Mama]

=(

[sockmonkey]

How incredibly sad for this family. My thoughts and prayers go out to them. I think of the hope they must have had when the baby was born, and now this.

[fatnotlazy]

So sorry to hear this. Many prayers for the family, particularly the father.

[TexasTransplant]

That kicked me in the gut, Prayers to the family.
TT

[Maigrey]

Thought you should see this......

[ArrogantBustard]

Some days, you get the bear.

Some days, the bear gets you.

The bear won, this day, but the family are absolutely heroes for trying.

May the Lord bless and keep them all.

[ExcursionGuy84]

FATHER, Please let your EVERLASTING PEACE & UNFAILING HOPE please be upon Jason Torres & his family ever more...

...and let not the Enemy take away their Faith in YOUR Promises.

[Maigrey]

Bitter ping!

[fr33p3r]

The author seems to have confused the details of Susan Torres' (the mother) condition. The article starts by saying she was involved in a car accident, although further down he states (correctly) that she died from complications of melanoma.

[eyespysomething]

Oh, that's so sad. I will pray for comfort for the father. This must be incredibly hard on him.

[cvq3842]

Agreed.

[Coleus]

OMG, this is so sad.

[Pyro7480]

Sad news ping...

[RepoGirl]

Oh man, what a kick in the gut. I know so many people supported the brave efforts of this family, and were rooting for this little munchkin. To lose his wife, and his daughter, in such a short time, is a pretty hard row to hoe.

Prayers for the Torres family.

[Maeve]

All sorrow. Prayers to the Blessed Trinity.

[BlessedBeGod]

How terribly sad. Her father must just be beside himself, after losing his wife and then this. Prayers for the whole family.

[sinkspur]

Perhaps it's a message from God to punish us for all the abortions in the country.

Perhaps not.

[biblewonk]

ping

[HomeFree]

=...(

I was so happy for her dad when she was born. Such a sad day.

[livius]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Prayers for all.

[xzins]

Sad story.

[shield]

How sad...however, she's with her Mom again.

[ValerieUSA]

This is incredibly sad .. but what car accident?

[Hetty_Fauxvert]

How awful. After such a struggle, to finally lose. Poor baby, I hope she did not suffer. Prayers for the poor father and all the family.

[Halls]

Oh how sad. I hate hearing this! That poor family. God bless them.

[Alberta's Child]

Sad news ping.

[HKMk23]

There just HAS TO BE a literal, flaming, eternal, unquenchable HELL. The vile forces that precipitate such tragedy as this deserve NOTHING LESS or there is no justice. Therefore, I will stand among the Judges and render thier condemnation, "FOR ALL OF THIS, TO HELL WITH EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU!!!"

[netmilsmom]

This is so sad, but now her Mama holds her in heaven.
May her Dad be given peace. God Bless him. He has two lovely souls watching over him.

[beezdotcom]

There just HAS TO BE a literal, flaming, eternal, unquenchable HELL. The vile forces that precipitate such tragedy as this deserve NOTHING LESS or there is no justice. Therefore, I will stand among the Judges and render thier condemnation, "FOR ALL OF THIS, TO HELL WITH EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU!!!"

Are you just railing against the forces of evil that cause human misery, or was there something more specific that I might have missed? (Just wanting to make sure I didn't miss some part of the story that might single someone out in particular).

[netmilsmom]

>>Perhaps it's a message from God to punish us for all the abortions in the country.<<

I don't think so.
I think that the baby could have suffered much more. She could have been in constant pain for years with some other disease.
If you truly believe in God, then you must believe that he has a plan for this family.
God does not punish here on Earth but rewards in heaven.
He has a plan, we just don't know it.

[NYer]

A CHILD LOANED

"I'll lend for a little time a child of mine." He said.
"For you to love the while he lives, and mourn when he is dead.

It may be now or six or seven years, or twenty two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charm to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
you'll have his lovely memories as solace in your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
but there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.

I've looked the wide world over in search of teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you."



"Now will you give him all your love nor think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to call, to take him back again?"

I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, Thy will be done,
For all the joy thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.

We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may;
And for the happiness we've known will ever grateful stay.

But should your angels call for him much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand!"


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[ReagansRaiders]

I was incredibly sad when I heard about this. This has been a fairly big local story here in the D.C. area and as a husband and father myself, I couldn't begin to imagine how difficult this must be for him. My prayers are with him and his family. As far as this comment: President Bush, end abortion now, or God will end our nation. Unfortunately, he can't end it unilaterally. But Supreme Court confirmation hearings begin today for John Roberts and that might be the first step....

[ValerieUSA]

huh?
TROLL

[afraidfortherepublic]

I am saddened to learn this. Prayer for the family.

[Protagoras]

I have no doubt that it is a message from God. I doubt our ability to hear him though. President Bush, end abortion now, or God will end our nation.

You might be one of only a few who thinks God kills little babies to send the message that we shouldn't kill little babies.

The message must be, those are my babies to kill, not yours.

What a bizarre concept.

BTW, how do you think Bush can end abortion now?

[HKMk23]

What?? You're comprehension-challenged so you play the 'Troll' card??

Go back and read what I posted, not what you want to think that I posted. And I'll see your "Troll" and raise you a "DU Hatriot".

[Pyro7480]

Are you denying God's omnipotence and omniscience?

[HKMk23]

Yes, BINGO! Just a lusty Monday rant against Evil agents in general and a wish for their eventual disposition to be as unimaginably horrific as God can make possible.

Thanks for checking your swing.

[wallcrawlr]

Perhaps it's a message from God to punish us for all the abortions in the country.
I have no doubt that it is a message from God.

A message from God? As if he caused it to happen? God causing infanticide??...hmmmm
Please clarify.

God is sovereign and nothing happens without him knowing/deciding/whatever...but there is a difference between causing stuff to happen and allowing things to happen.

So...is it a message? I dont know.

Is this childs tragic short life indicative of mans fall from grace. Absolutely.

God bless the babies, who are with him in heaven.

[pollywog]

how sad. I am so sorry.

[beezdotcom]

Yes, BINGO! Just a lusty Monday rant against Evil agents in general

Okay..I'm with you...preach on!

[ValerieUSA]

You are screaming at demons?
Good luck with that.

[beezdotcom]

Read their post as a broader rant against the forces of evil that cause human suffering...