Palin: "Chosen by God to raise 'an absolutely perfect' son

http://mommylife.net/archives/2008/04/sarah_palin_ala.html

If anyone can relate to the struggles of raising a special needs child in this unforgiving world, it's Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R). Last week, she and her husband welcomed their fifth child, Trig Paxson Van Palin.

During her pregnancy, the couple learned that Trig would be born with Down syndrome.

A pro-family champion who has advanced the culture of life at every opportunity, Palin was faced with embracing this harsh reality in the public spotlight where she has so often lived out her personal beliefs. Although it was difficult at first, Palin says she and Todd now feel chosen by God to raise "an absolutely perfect" son.

In an era when over 80 percent of Down syndrome babies are aborted, the Palins feel they have been extremely blessed. In a personal letter to her family and friends, Palin wrote, "Many people will express sympathy, but you don't want or need that, because Trig will be a joy. You will have to trust me on this... Children are the most precious and promising ingredient in this mixed-up world you live in... Trig is no different, except that he has one extra chromosome."

you gotta be kidding me.. get back to me in a few years and we will talk

else to do the heavy lifting.

And if she feels like she was "chosen by God" to raise hers, more power to her. It's not like she's saying she was "chosen by God" to be Vice President. What she said was an appropriate expression of faith.

if she was a devoted mom that would be one thing but she is going to basically abandon this child to someone else's care.

My son was diagnosed with Diabetes at 6 months I quit my job to take care of him. There was no way I was trusting his care to others.

I'm guessing she's never home, so does she take them to work with her and have them home school or are they in boarding school and the baby with a nurse that very few real people have access too? I take it she doesn't believe in Birth Control either?