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Governor Welcomes Her First Grandchild
Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-212
Governor Sarah Palin Welcomes Her First Grandchild
December 31, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has welcomed her first grandchild, Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston, born to Bristol Palin and 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, theyre very strong, and have faith theyve made the right decision in setting aside their own interests to make this child their highest priority.
Palin added, 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. Isnt it just like God to turn those circumstances into such an amazing, joyful blessing when you ask Him to help you through?
Bristol Palin 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 isnt ideal. But Im 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 cant imagine life without him now.
Bristol begins her final semester of high school next week where shell 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 governors office communications director, adds: "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."
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“along with some erroneous information that was published,” ........................ Golly Gee, who would do that????? sarc/