Susan Torres, the woman who gave birth yesterday while in a coma, has passed away:
A brain dead woman who was kept alive for three months so she could deliver the child she was carrying was removed from life support Wednesday and died, her family said.Susan Torres' plight attracted worldwide sympathy after she suffered a stroke in May as she battled cancer. She gave birth to a daughter, Susan Anne Catherine Torres, on Tuesday by Caesarean section.
"This is obviously a bittersweet time for our family," Justin Torres, her brother-in-law, said in a statement.
I am Susan's Father. Aren't you tired of the headline "Brain Dead, Pregnant Woman, Gives Birth to Very Premature Baby Girl, Who May Have Melanoma Too?"
How about this Headline?..."An Incredible Miracle Happened at Virgina Hospital Center in Arlington, VA?" The story then reads. "A 26 year old NIH scientist, who defied most of the doctors who gave her "No Chance of making it past the first week",...Whose strong will, and determination, even after brain being pronouced dead from a brain hemorage that left her brain virtually destroyed, delivered a healthy baby girl. Every attending physcian, was amazed at the positive outcome because it should never have been possible. There was only one Will stronget than Susan's and he was working with Susan."
Anyone who ever kknew Susan (Rollin) Torres, would tell you that they are not the least bit surprised that Susan got the job done. She never could be told that she could NOT do anythng. Since she was a very little girl, she defied anyone who told her, "Susan, You Can't Do That. You Are Not Strong Enough". She made them all eat crow.
Susan was driven by a will to succeed that was surpassed only by the Will of God. You had to lead her, follow her, or get the hell out of her way. She would never allow a mere human being to stand in her way. She went over, under, or through them.
So the real, best, story of Susan has yet to be told. There are so many stories about her that her friends want to tell. You will be hearing more about Susan as time goes on. Don't be surprised what happens. Susan lives in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. And she lives on in her Son Peter, and her Baby Girl, Susan. If Little Susan is half the woman her mom was, Step Back World!!! There is a train coming down the track, and if you get in her way you wil get run over.
I want to pay my respect by saying I'm sorry for your losses with your wife and baby girl. I know times might seem hard, but things will get better. Just remember that you have your beautiful son that you have to be strong for.
I can't even imagine what your going through, but you are very strong. Susan was lucky to have such a loving husband.. and she would of thanked you for trying to save the life of you daughter's. Just take a day at a time, and stay strong. I know Susan is holding her little girl in heaven and looking down proud to had you in her life. Take care and God bless you.
Now, Susan and her baby girl can fly freely with the angels up above.
Stephanie A. Glover
Austin, Texas.