Gov. Palin: Just Give Life a Chance; Video Updates

Governor Palin continues to celebrate life. She posted on Facebook:

Three cheers for Owen Groesser, an eighth grader with Down Syndrome who became an overnight social media star after he sunk two 3-pointers for his junior high basketball team in Rochester, Michigan. Thanks to his social media fans using the hashtag #GetOwenOnSportsCenter, he made it on ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays.

This is such a beautiful reminder of what gifts from God these children really are. Too often they're not given a chance because of fear -- fear of the unknown, as any shocked parent feels--myself included--when hearing the diagnosis. But giving life a chance in these perceived less than ideal circumstances can turn out to be the greatest gift and blessing any family may ever know. Just give life a chance and see how beautiful it is. Today's world needs more of this!

- Sarah Palin

Deuteronomy 30:19

Here's what Deuteronomy 30:19 states:

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

Update: Here's Owen in action:



Update II: Governor Palin has now tweeted and Facebooked the full video featuring Owen's two three-pointers. Amazing and inspirational!