CHOOSING THOMAS (1000 Boxes of Kleenex Alert!)

Dallas Morning News ^ | August 30, 2009 | LEE HANCOCK

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Carrollton (TX) couple finds support to deal with unborn son's terminal condition
Editor's note: Facing death can be hardest for a family expecting new life. Perinatal hospice offers choices and resources for parents when an infant's death is imminent.

"We're so grateful that God chose us to be his parents, because he is such a special little boy," Deidrea told the congregation as T.K. nodded beside her. "We're telling God, 'Thank you – thank you for this gift.' "

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(Reposting to general due to powerful anti-abortion story) Video Report of this story here. Be warned, some of it is graphic (no graphic childbirth scenes, but Thomas is born with a cleft lip) and emotionally it is very difficult to watch, but you will be blessed by this family and their faith in God and their little boy Thomas!

Prayers for the Lauxes going up!

[londonfog]

We have a Thomas. His name is Thomas. He was born 4 years ago with CP etc. We love him. We pray for your strength and joy in all things.

[skr]

And for all in similar situations.