Unwanted Pregnancies

An incident happened down here in Louisiana early Wednesday afternoon.

A 20-yr old female tossed her newborn baby girl into a lake because 'she didn't want her'.

The female carried the baby full term, gave birth in her car, then immediately tossed the baby with the umbilical cord still attached. In a nearby trash can, officers found a garbage bag containing her placenta and a bloody towel.

The baby was found when witnesses by Lake Pontchartrain saw a lady toss something into the lake and then drove off casually. Thinking something was wrong, a man walked over to the lake and saw what appeared to be two tiny legs sticking out of the water. He immediately called 9-1-1. By the time officers pulled the baby out of the water, she was pronounced dead. Another man who witnessed the lady throwing something in the trash can earlier that day, but thought nothing of it, inquired after hearing the story of the baby. He then called police alerting them to what he had just seen in the trash can.

A few hours later, the female, accompanied by her parents, entered the police station to turn herself in. The female then admitted that she threw the baby in the lake because she didn't want her parents to find out and because she wasn't ready to take care of a baby. The female also admitted that right before she tossed the baby, she felt a heartbeat.

After the autopsy and if proven that the baby was alive immediately before tossing, the female will be charged with first degree murder.

The reaction of those in the community has been filled with outrage. Most brought up a law passed in 2000 called Safe Haven.

Under the policies of Safe Haven, new mothers can bring their unwanted child to a police station, fire station, hospital, or other licensed facility. From there state officials would find the baby a good home either in foster care or through adoption. The mother would face no criminal charges.

I have learned not to judge people. Sometimes a person makes a rough decision without fully thinking out the situation and lives to regret that decision. I feel that no one has the right of judging or placing the blame on another individual.

Yes, I feel that the situation could have been handled better, but I don't know what was going through that female's head at the time. No one would really know except that female and God.

However, her story has put the word of Save Haven out. Before this incident, I, and probably many others, have not heard of this law. But I am glad I know now..

Although every future child that I have, I, wholeheartedly, will love that child and take care of that child with all of might. But in my time of living, I may just run across someone in the same predicament as that female and her story and that of her baby may just save a life.

Childhood Love

The issues between Chris Brown and Rihanna have been circulating around the Internet and news sources for the past 4 days. It seems that everyone have their own side [even those not involved] so the true story to believe is still up in that air..

Every time I hear details of the events of Sunday and those that led up to it, I feel complete sorrow.

Chris Brown and Rihanna are still children; Chris 19 and Rihanna 20. Being in the spotlight forces children to grow up quickly into adulthood and sometimes those children are not ready.

Being that Rihanna is showcased as the victim, the character traits of Chris Brown are shined upon greatly. There are been interviews with his stepfather and other sources that claim to know Chris intimately. Most of those sources describe Chris' brutal background which Chris claims made him the person that he is today both emotionally and physically.

Although news sources are pegging Rihanna as the victim, I also feel that Chris is the victim. At the young age of 19, his life may be over. At the young age of 19, he has been accused of battery and assault against a female.

Based on the reports from the police department, Rihanna's bruises are brutal. It takes force and determination to conquer the might to viciously attack and hurt another person. At the young age of 19, Chris has experienced that might. Per the report, Rihanna have scratches, bruises, bites, etc. It takes multiple blows and multiple attacks to obtain such bruises. It takes multiple thoughts to administer those bruises. At a young age of 19, Chris had those thoughts.

To me, Chris is the victim.

In a past interview with Chris, he spoke on how witnessing his mother's beatings led him to value women and to see how precious they really are. That response can come from two perspectives; a person who really feels it or a person whose aim is to say the right things.

At this time in his life, I feel for Chris. If all allegations are true, I pray for the strength of his mind, his soul, his heart, his hands, and his body. If all allegations are false, I still pray for the strength of his mind, soul, heart, hands, and body.

At 19, children should not have thoughts of violence. At 19, children are still living in their parents’ influence. At 19, children have not had time to experience life. At 19, children have not had time to develop their self. At 19, children are just that... children; still looking for guidance and protection.

To me, the victim is Chris.

I am not ruling out Rihanna as the victim. She is indeed the victim of physical violence. But Chris has been victimized emotionally and mentally. Antibiotics and bandages will not heal emotional and mental pain.

I pray for Chris at this moment. I pray for his future.

Per reports, Chris' career is basically over. All endorsers have backed out. Radio stations have stopped playing his records and if convicted, he may be dropped from Jive Records. At the age of 19, the career that he dreamed of may be over.

I don't know Chris' background. I don't know if he graduated from high school and received his diploma. I don't know if he is enrolled or have any plans of attending college. I don't know if he has any other careers ambitions besides show business. I don't know his past so I won't know his future, but if convicted of the maximum 4 years, at 24 he will have to start over.

I do, however, give him credit for turning himself in. Admittance is the first step.

What is to come, I don't know.. But he is in my prayers...