Slippery Slope of Liberalism Part 9

So many mistreated babies and kids with Downs live terrible lives. Instead of throwing resources at a nonviable fetus, why can't the church help children with Down syndrome that are already alive? Because anti-abortion folks care more about fetuses with fairytale narratives than actual babies.

So says Katie Baker of Jezebel.  She is unhappy about the Down's Syndrome baby that isn't going to be aborted but instead adopted because a Catholic priest decided to try to give the birth parents another alternative besides abortion.  

It is any wonder that people are disgusted by the sometime rabid views of pro-abortion crowd?  Simply because a child has Down's Syndrome, it is called a "nonviable" fetus.  How exactly is this "fetus" nonviable?  This child is going to a set of parents that not only willing to do the extra work that a special needs child requires, they want to do it.  They made a choice to raise this child.  They have their eyes wide open as they went out of their way to make a choice to raise this child.  

So you see abortion isn't really about choice, because the birth parents and the adoptive parents have the made the "choice" to give this child life and yet they are still being called wrong and being ridiculed.  It is about weeding out the weakest amongst us.  A child with special needs can't possibly have anything to offer the world, so kill them.  It isn't enough that the vast majority of babies who are diagnosed are killed through abortion.  Apparently they won't be happy until the 92% actually becomes 100%.  

What this author also doesn't seem to understand is how much work that Catholic church does, not just in America, but worldwide to try to stop suffering.  All over this country you will find food banks, homeless shelters, clothing drives, and the like as outreach to the poor. One of the things that Catholic Charities excels at is hard to place adoptions.  They are able to find homes for children that state has given up on and normally will be housed in a state-run facility.  They want all children to have a healthy and happy environment.  I have a friend who adopted through Catholic charities, the mother became pregnant again.  They were contacted and asked if they wanted to raise their son's sibling.  They do everything they can to try to keep families together, give to the poor, and help the downtrodden.  But I guess since it isn't a government program it is no good.  

Social Media Saves the Life of Unborn Baby with Down's

An unidentified couple was told the news that their unborn baby has Down's Syndrome.  For whatever reasons the couple decided not to raise the child and was looking into abortion.  A Catholic priest from Virginia heard the story and appealed to the couple to put the child up for adoption.  The couple was willing to do that, but they had only a very short period of time before the window for available abortions would be closed to them.  

The Church decided to use social media to try and find a couple that would open their hearts and their homes to a special needs child for a lifetime.  

“There is a couple in another state who have contacted an adoption agency looking for a family to adopt their Down Syndrome unborn baby. If a couple has not been found by today they plan to abort the baby. If you are interested in adopting this baby please contact Fr. VW IMMEDIATELY.  We are asking all to pray for this baby and the wisdom that this couple realize the importance of human life and do not abort this beautiful gift from God.”

The response they received was overwhelming to the point they had to call in volunteers to help field all the calls and emails that they received; more than 900 emails and a phone that rang off the hook all day.  People did open their hearts to that precious unborn baby who was facing imminent death through a late term abortion.  

They have narrowed it down to three families and the couple, along with a adoption agency, are screening these couples to make a decision as who would be best able to raise this child with the love and dignity it deserves.  

One of the many things that is told to people out there is that no one will adopt a special needs child.  That simply isn't true.  Many families out there have raised children of their own, and for whatever reason feel a calling to raise a special needs child after being so blessed with other children.  Some families have been in a waiting line that can sometimes stretch by years waiting for "healthy" child and realize that they can love a child with Down's just as easily as they would love a "normal" baby.  In fact, many people realize that adoption is a much easier process if they are willing to take children that may be a little older, bi-racial, or special needs.  They want to love a child and to have a family.  

Raising a child with special needs is more challenging, but the rewards of it are great.  

The next time a pro-choice person insists that pro life people aren't interested in helping children once they are born, this will give them some pause.  If you find yourself in a situation that you are daunted by, just go to your local church and talk to them.  They will help find you a family that will not only raise your child, but love them unconditionally.  

God Bless this couple for reaching out and looking for another solution before ending the life of their baby and bless the people who stepped up and reached out to give a home to child in need.  

This is how you change hearts and minds about abortion.  

Picture of the Day - Rocking It

When is Enough Enough? - Leave Special Needs Kids Alone

The Family Guy took a shot at Sarah Palin's son Trig on Sunday night. If they want to go after Sarah Palin's politics, go ahead. She is a public figure and it comes with the territory. She has made a choice to be out in the limelight. She puts her belief system out there for public consumption. Her son Trig has not.

For those of you who have never been around a special needs child, here is a little lesson for you. These kids are innocent; and will remain that way for life.  They are the sweetest children; loving and caring.  They will do anything to help someone else out.  They love being around people and are always willing to help out.  Granted, not all special needs children are functional, but the majority of them are. 

They don't see danger. This is one of the biggest worries for parents. They know that their kids will not be able to protect themselves from people who will take advantage of them. These kids get their lunch money stolen from them, they get picked on, and they are ridiculed, and are constantly disappointed because they can't keep up with the other kids. This doesn't necessarily change as they become adults.

Imagine being a parent to a child that you know is always in danger of being used and victimized. Imagine what it feels like as a parent to know that you are leaving behind a child that will continue to need care once you are gone. Imagine what it feels like to know that you have to put away enough money for that child to live on. Now, imagine what it feels like to realize that it is yet again becoming acceptable in our society to make the most vulnerable amongst us a target.

Special needs people always see the good in people, even when others are showing them their worst. The next time you laugh at a television show that is poking fun at a special needs child, just remember that.

Potty Mouth Emanuel Has Gone a Step too Far - Special Needs Slur. Special Needs Mom Sarah Palin Weighs In

Rahm Emanuel, Obama's foul mouthed Chief of Staff, made a comment about his fellow democrats during a heated strategy session:

"Fucking Retarded"

This is the 2nd time in less than a year that this administration has made comments about people with special needs.  On Leno, the president talked about his bowling skills and the special olympics.  While what the president said was clearly meant to be a joke, it isn't funny to the people who have children with special needs.  Not only do these kids work really hard to get the chance to compete, they are given a chance to have an accomplishment that most other kids take for granted; the feeling of acceptance and belonging. 

Special needs kids live in the fringes of our society.  They are riduculed and left out of ordinary activities that other kids do daily.  Kids are very cruel; many just don't know better, but some have parents who make comments like Rahm's.  What makes this so bad is that he is justifing the behavior of the kids who mock and ridicule.  While that may not be his intent, it is still the end result. 

A little story to highlight this point:

There was a four year old little boy who was going to summer art camp.  His parents sent him to this camp with "normal" kids to help him learn to exist in the outside world.  He was placed in with the two and three year olds, since he didn't know his colors and wouldn't be able to keep up with the four year olds.  Towards the last day of camp he came home with an invitation to go to a pool party after the final day.   The mom knew one of the other mothers that was going to be there and thought it would be good for his confidence to go on his own since she would be there to watch out for him.  Those two little boys had hit it off and have played together a few times.  On the final day of camp she packed his towel and swimsuit, and brought snacks for the kids.  The mom asked him again if he was sure he wanted to go and he was excited to have a real playdate as he is big boy now.  That afternoon, mom got a call from the teacher.  She explained that her son was not actually invited to the pool party and the invitation went home by mistake, she took full responsibility for the error and asked her to come and pick him up.  She went to get her little boy.  By the time she got there, he realized that he was not going to be included and was very upset.  Mom was trying to calm down her crying little boy and promised to have a private party for the two of them that afternoon.  The woman who was throwing the party told the mother that she didn't think that since he was "slow" he would know how to swim and would need too much attention.  The little boy has a pool in his backyard and is a pretty good swimmer.  The little boy and the mom went and had a wonderful afternoon; buying a book and eating hot fudge sundae's, which is a very rare treat for him.  The little guy even got to choose dinner that night; hot dogs, much to his mother's chagrin.  She was able to make him forget about the snub; at least this time. 

This is the type of attitude that parents of special needs kids deal with on a daily basis.  Not only do they have to prepare their kids for other children's jokes, they have to deal with adults that are completely insenstive and downright stupid.  Rambo Rahm words are just making that attitude acceptable within our society.  The chief of staff called Tim Shriver, the head of the special olypmics, to apologize; yet again. 

I agree with Sarah Palin, this isn't good enough;  Rahm Emanuel needs to resign.  This is the second such incident in less than a year.  The White House should not be seen as dissing the special needs community.  At this point in time any thinking person knows not to use this word.  It is a disgrace that the President and his staff don't seem to get it.  Simply calling the head of the Special Olympics this time around is not enough.  What about the apology to the upset parent that contacted Sarah Palin to make her aware of the comment?  Where is his apology Mr. President?  I will say this again, image matters.  We can't fire you, but you can fire deadfish.