The Faith of Sarah Palin

                     "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,
                      for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.
                      I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."   -  Isaiah 41:10 NIV


Unearthed among the 24,000 pages of Sarah Palin's e-mails as governor of Alaska that the media demanded to be released was a poignant letter which she wrote and signed as "Trig's Creator, Heavenly Father." The email dump, the media had hoped, was supposed to show a vile and incompetent government official. Instead, they revealed a completely engaged, very responsible and  conscientious public servant. It also revealed a very humble and deeply religious woman. The letter she wrote as the voice of God was a raw display of an extraordinary faith of a mother accepting the will of God, seeking strength for the challenges of welcoming a baby with special needs and trusting that He only gives us what is best for us.

I leave you now with Sarah Palin's letter (courtesy of  The Daily Mail) to her family written before the birth of her son Trig and let it speak of her faith for itself. May you find in it God's love and wisdom, strength through difficult times, faith in plowing through the unknown and reward in caring and loving the pure-of-heart creations of God:

Sisters, Brother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends of Trig Paxson Van Palin (or whatever you end up naming him!):

I am blessing you with this surprise baby because I only want the best for you. I've heard your prayers that this baby will be happy and healthy, and I've answered them because Io nly want the best for you!

I heard your heart when you hinted that another boy would fit best in the Palin family, to round it out and complete that starting five line-up. Though another girl would be so nice, you didn't think you could ask for what you REALLY wanted, but I knew, so I gave you a boy because I only want the best for you!

Then, I put the idea in your hearts that his name should be "Trig", because it's so fitting, with two Norse meanings: "True" and "Brave Victory". You also have a Bristol Bay relative with that name, so I knew it would be best for you!

Then, I let Trig's mom have an exceptionally comfortable pregnancy so she could enjoy every minute of it, and I even seemed to rush it along so she could wait until near the end to surprise you with the news - that way Piper wouldn't have so long to wait and count down so many days - just like Christmastime when you have to wait, impatiently, for that special day to finally open your gift? (Or the way the Palins look forward to birthday celebrations that go on for three, four days... you all really like cake .) I know you, I knew you'd be better off with just a short time to wait!

Then, finally, I let Trig's mom and dad find out before he was born that this little boy will truly be a GIFT. They were told in early tests that Trig may provide more challenges, and more joy, than what they ever may have imagined or ever asked for. At first the news seemed unreal and sad and confusing . But I gave Trig' s mom and dad lots of time to think about it because they needed lots of time to understand that everything will be OK, in fact, everything will be great, because I only want the best for you!

I've given Trig's mom and dad peace and joy as they wait to meet their new son. I gave them a happy anticipation because they asked me for that. I'll give all of you the same happy anticipation and strength to deal with Trig's challenges, but I won't impose on you... I just need to know you want to receive my offer to be with all of you and help you everyday to make Trig's life a great one.

This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together and get everyone focused on what really matters . The baby will expand your world and let you see and feel things you haven't experienced yet. He'll show you what "true, brave victory" really means as those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells you is "normal" or "perfect". You will grow and be blessed with greater understanding that will be born along with Trig.

Trig will be his dad's little buddy and he'll wear Carhartts while he learns to tinker in the garage. He'll love to be read to, he'll want to play goalie, and he'll steal his mom's heart just like Track, Bristol, Willow and Piper did. And Trig will be the cuddly, innocent, mischievous, dependent little brother that his siblings have been waiting for in fact Trig will - in some diagnostic ways - always be a mischievous, dependent little brother, because I created him a bit different than a lot of babies born into this world today.

Every child is created special, with awesome purpose and amazing potential. Children are the most precious and promising ingredient in this mixed up world you live in down there on earth. Trig is no different, except he has one extra chromosome. Doctors call it "Down's Syndrome", and Downs kids have challenges, but can bring you much delight and more love than you can ever imagine! Just wait and see, let me prove this, because I only want the best for you!

Some of the rest of the world may not want him, but take comfort in that because the world will not compete for him. Take care of him and he will always be yours!

Trig's mom and dad don't want people to focus on the baby's extra chromosome. They're human, so they haven't known how to explain this to people who are so caring and are interested in this new little Alaskan. Sarah and Todd want people to share in the joy of this gift I'm giving to the Palin family, and the greater Alaska family. Many people won't understand... and I understand that. Some will think Trig should not be allowed to be born because they fear a Downs child won't be considered "perfect" in your world. (But tell me, what do you earthlings consider "perfect" or even "normal" anyway? Have you peeked down any grocery store isle, or school hallway, or into your office lunchroom lately? Or considered the odd celebrities you celebrate as "perfect" on t.v.? Have you noticed I make `em all shapes and sizes? Believe me, there is no "perfect"!)

Many people will express sympathy, but you don't want or need that, because Trig will be a joy. You will have to trust me on this. I know it will take time to grasp this and come to accept that I only want the best for you, and I only give my best. Remember though: "My ways are not your ways, my thoughts are not your thoughts... for as the heavens are higher than the earth, my ways are higher than yours!"

I wrote that all down for you in the Good Book ! Look it up! You claim that you believe me - now it's time to live out that belief!

Please look to me as this new challenge and chapter of life unfolds in front of you. I promise to equip you. I won't give you anything you can't handle. I am answering your prayers. Trig can't wait to meet you. I'm giving you ONLY THE BEST!

Love,
Trig's Creator , Your Heavenly Father

Sarah Palin's Freedom Day

          "Then you will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free" - John 8:32 NIV


June 10, 2011 is Sarah Palin's Freedom Day. That Friday morning, the State of Alaska released over 24,000 emails of the former governor during her tenure, made possible under a Freedom of Information Act request from the media  back in 2008 after she was announced as John McCain's running mate. The media has since been on a frenzy hoping and looking for a bombshell that will finally deal the final blow to this strong-willed Alaskan.

For two and a half years the media has shackled the Alaska governor with ball and chain of lies and distortions. Every conceivable derogatory label was slapped on this woman without any journalistic and investigative proof. Every word she said was twisted and spun out of context, every move she took was mocked. Fabricated stories, false accusations, defamation, , sexist jokes and every possible  body blow have been the set standard in covering the former governor.  If it's good news about her, you won't hear it on cable news. But if they can somehow twist her words into something dumb or out of this world, it'll surely be the headline. Her excellent speech and well-received visit to India got scant coverage. Her roaring campaign-like speech in Madison, Wisconsin was generally ignored by the major networks.Yet, like leeches clinging to a good log, they keep talking about her because the name Sarah Palin brings viewership and ratings to TV shows and traffic to their websites and blogs.

These emails were supposed to be the knockout punch that should snuff the political daylight out of Sarah Palin. So confident were they that they even enlisted the help of their readers to scour the documents for anything that is of interest and newsworthy that they might someday pursue. Imagine that ... amateurs who would probably do or say anything to get their 15-minute of YouTube fame doing the journalistic responsibilities of a professional media outlet.

So the e-mails were opened up to full view of the America public. But the outcome was not what the Left had hoped for. The Sarah Palin that emerged from these emails was a competent CEO on top of the day-to-day affairs of the state, an intelligent woman who completely understands the technicalities of the oil industry, a fighter who faced off Big Oil to secure  a better deal for her constituents, an official prudent with taxpayers' money, honest and transparent with her administration's activities and a leader concerned about her troops and someone who wants to contribute positively to national security and prosperity. What emerged was a boss who was willing to take the blows and criticisms for her staff, a charming and polite person but is combative when and if needed. The emails showed a multitasking woman balancing family and career just fine, and even revealed a fearful mother seeking strength and reassurance from God in welcoming a baby with special needs, trusting that He only wants the best for her and her family.

Unfiltered, raw, in her own words, the emails showed that she was what she said she was, she did what she said she did in Alaska. No fudging. no sugarcoating. The truth has set Sarah Palin free.

The media's scheme has backfired but don't expect them to play nice or fair anytime soon. Sarah Palin is too good a money machine for them. They will not stop their game but the lies that have been put out there have to be laid to rest. Her emails did just that. The lies need to die so that America can get back to actually debating real issues and real solutions to problems that are bankrupting this country, morally and fiscally. We need to be debating how to lower the 9.1% unemployment rate. We need to loudly question the Democrats in Congress; "where is the budget?" We need to ask the President, "where are the jobs?"

Now in the name of equal opportunity, may we see the emails of then-Senator Barack Obama and start the "vetting" of  a sitting president?