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My sister recently found out the baby girl she is pregnant with has a rare birth defect that has whittled the baby's chances of survival down to a very, very small--perhaps nonexistent--percentage. She's decided to carry to term anyway, and, unsurprisingly, her doctors have lost interest in her right to choose now that she's decided to make the "wrong" choice. I'm not even sure how I feel about all the craziness surrounding this bizarre and tragic situation, honestly, and I do not in any way share my sister's evangelical faith, but for those interested in her reasoning and bravery in the face of this, she's collecting her thoughts here.

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Ryan| 9.17.10 @ 10:00AM

We had a close friend in a similar situation, except an understanding doctor who took care of her. She's in my prayers.

JmsA| 9.17.10 @ 11:24AM

May the Lord bless them both.

Sheila| 9.17.10 @ 12:34PM

There was a long and sympathetic article a few months ago in the Dallas Morning News (generally a worthless rag) about a couple in a similar situation; they and their doctors handled it with grace and courage. I'm sorry I cannot recollect the exact dates or author, but I would strongly recommend it to your sister - perhaps this other couple's journey would help her better navigate her own. For what it's worth, the paper followed up more recently with a note that the couple recently had a healthy child.

bert| 9.17.10 @ 3:47PM

Thank you for sharing in this remarkable story even though I did not need the tears at this moment. Your sister and lovely family are in our prayers. You are very lucky to have such a beautiful soul in your life.

shipley130| 9.17.10 @ 4:23PM

I'm not going to assume anything about the situation so I will ask a question. Does this woman plan on taking tax payer assistance to pay the medical bills?

Jeremiah| 9.18.10 @ 4:15AM

That's right, scum-sucker, add more pain to her difficult ordeal. You're worthless.

Glen H| 9.17.10 @ 10:33PM

shipley130, I would ask why does this matter? Is it your opinion that my tax dollars should pay for your abortion, but your tax dollars shouldn't be used for this woman to have at least a few moments with her baby?