[Scarchin]

When I was very young, I asked my father about this sort of thing. He told me that no one had the right to deny someone else the pleasure of sunshine on their face or the experience of happiness - no matter how fleeting.

I'll always remember that conversation.

[caseinpoint]

Your father was wise. We don't know why some are born lucky and some are unlucky but we do know the Lord loves each one equally and will do justice in the long run. I was taught that those who die young are the best of the best of the Lord's children and that when we meet them in the hereafter, we will be in awe of their majesty and honor.

[TightyRighty]

I saw a show not to long ago about Julianna, a baby born with Treacher Collins. She was born with drastic facial disformities - even worse than this baby. And yet at a year or so old she was just as happy as any other kid playing on a swingset. Many parents in this situation would have aborted. I saw your post and I thought of her. You're dad phrased it so well and I'm going to remember what he said should my kids ask me the same question.

Here's a pic of Julianna with her sister.