We have written recently on Palin Derangement Syndrome which causes the Commentariate to vent its spleen so violently that stale blood is sprayed splenetically into a hazy scarlet mist whilst the remainder dribbles down the collective chin. Imagine, then, the cacophany of hacking coughs in the blood-red back rooms as the Commentariate delved deeply into Palin's e-mail secrets, generating more atmospheric discolouration than a Chilean earthquake.
To be fair, one notorious e-mail has come to light. Just one. It was written by Palin to family members when they received news that their new in-utero baby was afflicted with Down's Syndrome. It is written in the voice of Trig's Creator--"your heavenly Father".
To the Sisters, Brother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends of Trig Paxson Van Palin (or whatever you end up naming him!):Palin is our kind of people. She is a true saint, in the biblical sense of that word. We are proud to stand alongside her, and call her "sister". Any residual imperfections or lacunae that remain we take with a large dose of grace infused salt.
I am blessing you with this surprise baby because I only want the best for you. I’ve heard your prayers that this baby will be happy and healthy, and I’ve answered them because I only want the best for you! . . . .
Trig will be his dad's little buddy and he’ll wear Carhartts while he learns to tinker in the garage. He’ll love to be read to, he’ll want to play goalie, and he‘ll steal his mom’s heart just like Track, Bristol, Willow and Piper did. And Trig will be the cuddly, innocent, mischievous, dependent little brother that his siblings have been waiting for in fact Trig will – in some diagnostic ways – always be a mischievous, dependent little brother, because I created him a bit different than (sic) a lot of babies born into this world today.
Every child is created special, with awesome purpose and amazing potential. Children are the most precious and promising ingredient in this mixed up world you live in down there on earth. Trig is no different, except he has one extra chromosome. Doctors call it “Down’s Syndrome”, and Downs kids have challenges, but can bring you much delight and more love than you can ever imagine! Just wait and see, let me prove this, because I only want the best for you!
Some of the rest of the world may not want him, but take comfort in that because the world will not compete for him. Take care of him and he will always be yours!
Trig‘s mom and dad don’t want people to focus on the baby’s extra chromosome. They’re human, so they haven’t known how to explain this to people who are so caring and are interested in this new little Alaskan. Sarah and Todd want people to share in the joy of this gift I’m giving to the Palin family, and the greater Alaska family. Many people won’t understand… and I understand that.
Some will think Trig should not be allowed to be born because they fear a Downs child won’t be considered “perfect” in your world. (But tell me, what do you earthlings consider “perfect” or even “normal” anyway? Have you peeked down any grocery store isle, or school hallway, or into your office lunchroom lately? Or considered the odd celebrities you celebrate as “perfect” on t.v.? Have you noticed I make `em all shapes and sizes? Believe me ,, there is no “perfect”!)
May the Lord continue to lift up the light of His countenance upon you, Sarah, and give you His peace.
Hat Tip: Patterico
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