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.
LOL. Right, Rush is off! It’s all football here and that’s rough on me. I hope Rush is back tomorrow behind his golden mike at EIB.
I think he said he’d be back Monday. Sucks.
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
Jim
I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving.
LLS
Most of the left, who made Trig's parentage and right to live a major issue.
As for you, why did you bother to click on the link, or to post a trollsome comment if you really didn't care?
Cheers!
I saw her in Indianola; everything seemed ripe.
The pressure on her had to be incredible- hard to believe the anti-Palin book release made the difference.
Did the GOP put the hammer down?
The fire purifies true believers...you can throw yourself upon the Rock or you can have it fall on you and grind you to powder.
We shall see, annointings are not easily given or taken away.
Remember Samson.
Wish our grass was that green here!
They need to run some cows over that.
God Bless you dear, and have a great Thanksgiving Holiday!
Hers is likely snow covered now. Thank you very much for your kind wishes. I hope your Thanksgiving was truly blessed and wonderful. I’m so happy you’re here with us on Sarah’s New Ping List.
God bless and keep you, dearest ((((One Name))))
The word that I got was that GOP congressional leaders fell on her, to inform her that her plans would be non-starters in congress.
That certainly sounds plausible (and insidious).
Some might conclude we have reached the point of no return, when the GOP (we expect the Dems to revulse) stands directly in the way of needed course correction.
I voted for Perot the first time, in ‘92 which netted us Clinton. I thought I would never vote 3rd party again.
But....if we can take the Senate, keep the House, kill the old guard GOP even if we lose the Presidential race would we not be ahead? I am wondering now.
I know a 2nd term Obama even without Congress can do considerable unilateral executive damage, and I am fully aware that stacking SCOTUS could happen. But, if the GOP is truly obstructing real reform- would not a death blow to politics as usual be a better bet than playing a slower game of sliding over the precipice?
Thanks LibLieSlayer. I hope you did as well.
We were truly blessed and had a wonderful family gathering.
Thanks FRiend.
LLS
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