A baby… A gift…
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In a culture where babies are treated as accessories and where some choices are more acceptable than others, it’s nice to have some wonderful news to share with you:
Announcing
the birth of Trig Paxson Van Palin
Courageous parents make the choice to give life to a baby under difficult circumstances regularly. But Sarah Palin is both mom and Governor of Alaska. She is also frequently mentioned as a potential VP candidate. She’s a woman who many would see as “having it all” and yet she clearly knows that it’s not all about her.
Parents who welcome a baby with Down’s Syndrome commit to a life-time of parenting with countless struggles and joys which the rest of us will never fully appreciate.
There are no shortage of reasons why politicians are often considered shallow and narcissistic. Not so the Governor of Alaska. Sarah Palin has been noticed for her intrepid character on more than one occasion. As she and her husband have welcomed baby Trig, they have displayed a quiet depth and generosity. In their home, Trig will join his brother and sisters in being loved essentially rather than pragmatically - for who they are rather than what they can do or how they make their parents look in public. Their choice displays a commitment to their “pro-life” beliefs which far exceeds any political statement.
Send the newest mama Governor your personal congrats here!
A friend of mine is an excellent woman of amazing character. KV is a very experienced mother - intelligent, passionate and wise. A few years ago, she became pregnant. During a routine exam, the doctors found that her son had a genetic abnormality which would make it impossible for him to survive for very long outside of the womb. They advised abortion. So did many members of KV’s family. Even after several years, the pain is evident in my friend’s eyes when she speaks of the rejection she experienced from medical professionals and relatives and friends. Why did they reject her? Why the hurtful words? Because she chose to carry her baby knowing that — apart from a miracle — he would die minutes (or perhaps hours) after birth. Her life-affirming choice was not acceptable to them. For KV, baby D will always be a gift and she will always cherish the opportunity she had to hold him for a few precious hours as she gave him back to God. I attended D’s funeral. What a celebration of life it was!
What made his life worth celebrating? Or was my friend silly for putting herself through months of pregnancy and an emotional parting for an infant who would never appreciate her efforts and who cost thousands upon thousands of dollars during his short appearance here?
What about Governor Palin’s choice? Is Trig Paxson a more valuable human than the Down’s Syndrome children who were aborted this year? Is he somehow less valuable than children who might be able to command a higher salary when they are grown?
Congratulations, Governor Palin. Your son is beautiful and your example is inspiring.
I have a relative with Downs and she has brought a lot of joy into our lives. God is good.
I have heard that something like 80% of baby’s with Downs Syndrome are aborted. I too have a relative with Downs — she was born before Roe and she is much loved in our extended family.
McCain needs to pick her to be VP. She’s the anti-Hillary.
I understand she has an approval rating in the 90’s — making her the most popular governor in America!
Congratulations on the birth of your precious son. As you cherish him and admire him for the person he is and not what he could be. I respect your morals and values. I have three children. All three have had special needs. We have been able to get them into wonderful schools and have also spent a SMALL FORTUNE on special therapies. TheY are all thriving and believe it or not they are all on the honor roll at school. God hands us challenges but it is our job in life to carry on. Love unconditionally and with all that you have inside. My children are the reason I wake up in the morning and the reason I breath. What a gift they have all been. I have learned lessons through their struggles and many successes. I applaud you and envy you on your journey of love.GOD BLESS YOU.
I would never vote for this Republican ticket. She is throwing family values out the window by choosing to join this ticket. John McCain is a womanizer and a cheater. She will not be able to care fully for her special needs child. Shame on you.
congratulations on the birth of your grand son now stay home and help care for him.
what an inspiration you are. I am very excited for you and your family. you have brought new life to this election and from what I have read about you, you should be President and not VP!
I wish you all the luck in the world with your new son and by being the VP nominee.
Thank God for people like you and your family, Ms. Palin! You are a true inspiration to humanity! I have been smiling constantly since I heard Friday morning that you were to be the Republican VP pick. I had never even heard of you and boy what a surprise it was and continues to be, to find out such wonderful things about you. You are an amazing woman and an amazing person! God bless Trig and God bless you and all of your family!
I have two special needs children. I love the idea of having an advocate as VP. I do not think the mother has to stay home. What can a mother do that a father cannot? I would be out there working hard to change the laws in favor of my children if I had the opportunity. Palin has that opportunity. I applaud her!
the baby is so cute .!!!!!!!!!! just by looking at the side . the baby is cuter than the parents.SIKE!!1im palying with u.bye