Posted on 11/23/2011 2:03:00 PM PST by onyx
Sarah Palin has sent The Brody File some personal Thanksgiving reflections. She talks movingly about her young son Trig. It is truly a heartfelt letter that gives God all the glory.
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As for Trig, Palin is showing that while there are some people who just talk the talk when it comes to being pro-life she actually walks the walk too.
Enjoy!
A Personal Thanksgiving Reflection by Sarah Palin:
On Thanksgiving, my family's traditions will reflect the loyal, active, robust, big family life that shaped me. We're so fortunate to be together to share the making of another year's memory. In these late autumn days with temperatures dipping to 20-degrees below zero, we'll brave Alaska's biting cold to run and skate and ride - just because we can, and for that I am so thankful. Life in America's Last Frontier is not an easy living, but it's a good living. Here in Alaska, where I'm never without inspiration, an optimistic pioneering spirit still permeates, and harsh conditions force us out of self-centeredness and towards community - often in order to survive.
This need for selflessness - and the blessings that come with it - sharpened for me almost four years ago when I was given the gift of broader horizons, clarified priorities, and more commitment to justice and compassion for my fellow man who faces challenges and fears. I was granted this through a gift that arrived in a tiny, six-pound, awe-inspiring bundle. We named him Trig.
I know America's potential for goodness, thus greatness, because I see it every day through my son. Nothing makes me happier or prouder than to see America's good heart when someone smiles at my Trig. I notice it happens often in airports. Often a traveler passing by does a double-take when they see him, perhaps curious about the curious look on his face; perhaps my son momentarily exercises an uncontrollable motion that takes the passerby by surprise. Perhaps, as an innocent and candid child announced when she first met Trig, they think "he's awkward." But when that traveler pauses to look again and smile, and maybe tells me what a handsome boy I have, I swell with American pride. I am so thankful for their good heart. They represent the best in our country and their kindness shows the real hope we need today.
I am thankful that, as in so many areas of life, the bitter people who say bitter things about someone facing challenges are so outnumbered. There have been stinging criticisms, even from people still screaming that Trig should never have been born, but we know those critics may be the loudest and most malicious, but they're not the majority.
To me, when individuals reflect the greater societal acceptance of someone facing challenges, they show the best of humanity - even by offering a simple pat on Trig's head or a knowing smile shot our way. Conversely, when a society works to eliminate the "weakest links" (as some would callously consider the disabled) or "the unproductive" (as some would callously consider the very young and the very old), it eliminates the very best of itself. When a society seeks to destroy them, it also destroys any ability or need for sincere compassion, empathy, improvement, and even goodwill. And those are the very best qualities of humanity! Those are the characteristics of a country that understands and embraces true hope! America can be compassionate and strong enough as a nation to be entrusted with those who some see as an "inconvenience," but who are really our greatest blessings.
Through Trig, I see firsthand that there is man's standard of perfection, and then there is God's. Man's standard is flawed, temporary, and shallow. God's standard lasts an eternity. At the end of the day, His is what matters.
So, this Thanksgiving my family will bundle Trig up and grin while we watch him through ice-frosted eyelashes as he curiously takes in all that is around him in the crisp open air. I hope your Thanksgiving gives you the opportunity to find that reminder of what really matters, too. For me, my perfect picture of thankfulness is my perfectly awesome son. With him, all is well with my soul and I know I am blessed.
She and her family were in serious prayer for months. I’m willing to take her at her word. I also think outside influences -— death threats and GOP-E backstabbers -— played a part in her family’s decision.
Same to you, Onyx. Gobble-gobble! :-)
Happy Thanksgiving to you, onyx!! I posted Sarah’s message on another site on a thread a grandmother was asking for prayers for her unborn grandchild who may have severe disabilities (testing going on). She was thankful to read Sarah’s inspiring message.
Thank you for pinging it.
Very sweet and thoughtful of you, (((LJ)))
You brought both hope and comfort to the expectant grandmother through Sarah’s message, which we know would please Sarah Palin very much.
I’m happy to be able to a messenger - I felt it was very - fortuitous - to see that message and then be able to post it for such as situation. No coincidences.....
(((onyx)))
>> “I also think outside influences -— death threats and GOP-E backstabbers -— played a part in her family’s decision.” <<
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No doubt. - Wonderful party we have, with friends like them, who needs enemies.
Thank you for the ping, Onyx. And glad to see your picture I saw your name on your sweater. Have nice Thanksgiving, We have the makings of feast all ready will be two or three dozen not related one lady volunteered to cook turkey . Every body helps. Everyone has some money.
jobs in oil field, lots of kids. local food bank has plenty of donations, we don’t lock our doors, teen agers well behsved and respectful. Thankful to know that celebration of Thanksgiving like this here is taking place all over this country.Sarah Palin’s message as always is eloquent and inspiring.
Thank you for the ping see #127 i got it wrong
Are you the poster person Sarah was referring to as the uncaring?
Even if that’s true you don’t have to listen anymore than you had to click on this thread. Seeing the words “Sarah Palin” why not just pass it by? There are plenty of people who love hearing from her and we appreciate her message. Generally I find it’s better to skip over threads that don’t interest me. It’s sorta like changing the channel if you don’t like the show. Except in this case you didn’t have to change to the “Sarah” channel in the first place. Kinda absurd to go on a Sarah Palin thread to complain about Sarah Palin getting too much attention. Irony...it’s not just something that gets wrinkles out of clothes or that’s on display at DU every hour of the day. Sometimes it raises it’s humorous little soul right here on FR.
Cindie
What a friggin' dweeb.
You have about as much intellect and sophistication as a broken dildo.
Woah!
Why don’t you tell us how you really feel?
Broken dildo is pretty harsh...
THanks so much onyx! Hope you get to spend some quality family time today! We are off to Key West to see the kids.
Thanks, Onyx, for all the pings - but especially this one.
And happy Thanksgiving to you and all my American FRiends.
Cheers,
Jim
Sweetest you, ((((tommix2)))) I readit the thread, so I read your message and I’m so happy you’re having such a wonderful THANKSGIVING DAY!
God bless you, my cherished friend.
Absolutely wonderful! Nothing better than that!!! ((((rodguy911))))
Hi Jim! Thank you very much!
I’m going to start cooking soon.
best,
cheers,
Jim
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