Posted on 01/01/2009 6:21:26 PM PST by rhema
Former vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is speaking out for the first time on the birth of her new grandson. Palin's daughter Bristol disclosed her pregnancy shortly after she was named as John McCain's running mate and it sparked a national debate on abortion and teen pregnancy.
Palin says she welcomes her first grandchild, Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston, born to Bristol and her fiance' Levi Johnston on December 27.
“We are over the moon with the arrival of this healthy, beautiful baby,” Governor Palin said. “The road ahead for this young couple will not be easy, but nothing worthwhile is ever easy."
"Bristol and Levi are committed to accomplish what millions of other young parents have accomplished, to provide a loving and secure environment for their child. They are both hard workers, they're very strong, and have faith they've made the right decision in setting aside their own interests to make this child their highest priority," the governor said in a statement LifeNews.com obtained.
Palin also responded to criticism that somehow she or her daughter failed because of Bristol's teen pregnancy.
Instead of getting an abortion, Bristol and Levi decided to keep the baby and have been supported by Palin and her family.
“When Bristol and Levi first told us the shocking news that she was pregnant, to be honest, we all at first looked at the situation with some fear and a bit of despair. Isn't it just like God to turn those circumstances into such an amazing, joyful blessing when you ask Him to help you through?”
Bristol Palin also commented and said she “obviously discourages” teen pregnancy and knows that plans she previously made for herself will now forever be changed.
“Teenagers need to prevent pregnancy to begin with – this isn't ideal. But I'm fortunate to have a supportive family which is dealing with this together. Tripp is so perfectly precious; we love him with all our hearts. I can't imagine life without him now," the young Palin said.
Bristol begins her final semester of high school next week where she'll get her last credit needed to graduate. She looks forward to continuing her record of good grades and high achievement.
Levi is continuing his online high school work in addition to working as an electrical apprentice on the North Slope.
Bill McAllister, the governor’s office communications director, talked about why the Palins decided to release a statement after initially declining media requests for comment following Tripp's birth.
"The governor's office previously declined to comment to honor the family's wishes that the event remain as private as possible. However, the high volume of press inquiries, along with some erroneous information that was published, prompted the governor to make a statement," he said.
Palin faces re-election in 2010 and is considered a top Republican presidential prospect in 2012 against Barack Obama when the pro-abortion incoming president is expected to run for re-election.
And just think they could have taken the easy way out and just aborted. Great family
Hardy congratulations to Gov. Palin on the birth of a healthy Grandson.
But what is up with the names LOL? Trig, Track, and now Tripp?
Bristol was named as John McCain's running mate?
There are so many jealous people of this wonderful woman.
Even the right have their problems.
I certainly don’t.
Congratulations Grandma Sarah.
Congratulations Bristol and Levi.
I admire the Palin family for sticking to their pro-life principles and insisting on having the baby. Nothing is more refreshing than seeing people who practice what they preach.
God Bless the Child....
How about Trap? (better than Trump)
Trafalgar?
Beats Loqueisha, Shaniqua, and Da'Ron.
BUMP.
She named her oldest son Track because she loves running, Trig I am not sure about, I think its after some singer, Trig Paxton Palin, Tripp, who knows, maybe she named him after Linda Tripp LOL.
Anyways, I am so happy for Bristol and the entire Palin family, after all the hell they went through these past few months I am glad that they got some joy to ring in the new year. God Bless them!!
This woman is great. Face the facts without flinching and give the truth about pregnancy, commitment and God. I wish 10% of the refuse in DC had the moral clarity and personal integrity she has.
Palin in 2012 . . .
I know what you're saying.... but abortion is not the "easy way out", for mother, unborn child, or family. Women who have had abortions often suffer for years; the unborn child dies; and the family forever is aware of something not quite right, even if they thought it was the right thing at the time.
In my book, that ain't "easy" on anybody.
God bless the folks who follow through on what they started.
There is no BS about her, there is nothing phony about her. What you see is what you get, my kind of woman, she has a strong faith in God, that must freak out the libs. I hope that Sarah runs in 2012, she said in that Canadian interview last night that if she sees an opening to run, she will go for it. That must have put the libs in a tailspin. She is the best thing to come out of this insane election, even though I can’t stand the sight of John McCain anymore he did introduce us all to this remarkable woman and for that I thank him, then I want to punch him in the face for being such a dirt bag.
Well, if she’s a Vonnegut fan, there’s always Kilgore Trout....
“When Bristol and Levi first told us the shocking news that she was pregnant, to be honest, we all at first looked at the situation with some fear and a bit of despair. Isn’t it just like God to turn those circumstances into such an amazing, joyful blessing when you ask Him to help you through?”
“Bristol Palin also commented and said she “obviously discourages” teen pregnancy and knows that plans she previously made for herself will now forever be changed.
“Teenagers need to prevent pregnancy to begin with – this isn’t ideal. But I’m fortunate to have a supportive family which is dealing with this together. Tripp is so perfectly precious; we love him with all our hearts. I can’t imagine life without him now,” the young Palin said. “
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Wonderfully thoughtful, frank, humble and courageous comments from Governor Palin and her daughter.
Tell me again how it is even remotely possible to despise this woman.
Congratulations to Alaska’s finest. It can’t hurt to have another Palin fsmily member. We need all we can get.
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