In full:
To the Sisters, Brother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends of Trig Paxson Van Palin (or whatever you end up naming him!):
I am blessing you with this surprise baby because I only want the best for you. Ive heard your prayers that this baby will be happy and healthy, and Ive answered them because I only want the best for you!
I heard your heart when you hinted that another boy would fit best in the Palin family, to round it out and complete that starting five line-up. Though another girl would be so nice, you didnt think you could ask for what you REALLY wanted, but I knew, so I gave you a boy because I only want the best for you!
Then, I put the idea in your hearts that his name should be Trig, because its so fitting, with two Norse meanings: True and Brave Victory. You also have a Bristol Bay relative with that name, so I knew it would be best for you!
Then, I let Trigs mom have an exceptionally comfortable pregnancy so she could enjoy every minute of it, and I even seemed to rush it along so she could wait until near the end to surprise you with the news that way Piper wouldnt have so long to wait and count down so many days just like Christmastime when you have to wait, impatiently, for that special day to finally open your gift? (Or the way the Palins look forward to birthday celebrations that go on for three, four days you all really like cake .) I know you, I knew youd be better off with just a short time to wait!
Then, finally, I let Trigs mom and dad find out before he was born that this little boy will truly be a GIFT. They were told in early tests that Trig may provide more challenges, and more joy, than what they ever may have imagined or ever asked for. At first the news seemed unreal and sad and confusing . But I gave Trig s mom and dad lots of time to think about it because they needed lots of time to understand that everything will be OK, in fact, everything will be great, because I only want the best for you!
Ive given Trigs mom and dad peace and joy as they wait to meet their new son. I gave them a happy anticipation because they asked me for that. Ill give all of you the same happy anticipation and strength to deal with Trigs challenges, but I wont impose on you
I just need to know you want to receive my offer to be with all of you and help you everyday to make Trigs life a great one.
This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together and get everyone focused on what really matters . The baby will expand your world and let you see and feel things you havent experienced yet. Hell show you what true, brave victory really means as those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells you is normal or perfect. You will grow and be blessed with greater understanding that will be born along with Trig.
Trig will be his dads little buddy and hell wear Carhartts while he learns to tinker in the garage. Hell love to be read to, hell want to play goalie, and hell steal his moms 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 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 Downs 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!
Trigs mom and dad dont want people to focus on the babys extra chromosome. Theyre human, so they havent 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 Im giving to the Palin family, and the greater Alaska family. Many people wont understand and I understand that. Some will think Trig should not be allowed to be born because they fear a Downs child wont 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!)
Many people will express sympathy, but you dont want or need that, because Trig will be a joy. You will have to trust me on this.
I know it will take time to grasp this and come to accept that I only want the best for you, and I only give my best. Remember though: My ways are not your ways, my thoughts are not your thoughts for as the heavens are higher than the earth, my ways are higher than yours!
I wrote that all down for you in the Good Book ! Look it up! You claim that you believe me now its time to live out that belief!
Please look to me as this new challenge and chapter of life unfolds in front of you. I promise to equip you. I wont give you anything you cant handle. I am answering your prayers. Trig cant wait to meet you. Im giving you ONLY THE BEST!
Love,
Trigs Creator , Your Heavenly Father
That is a sermon in life.