A new photo, circulating through social
networking sites, has gone viral. The photo of a little boy holding a
sign that says, “I may not be perfect but I'm happy. I am God's
handiwork and I bear His image. I am blessed. I am the 10% of
children born with Down Syndrome who survived Roe v. Wade” tugs at
the heartstrings of many across America.
The Father, who took the photo of his
son Boaz, had no idea it would get so much attention, and from
complete strangers. Boaz, who is almost six years old, is a high
functioning child with Down syndrome. The inspiration behind the
photo came from Boaz's mother after watching the new pro-life, 180
Movie. His parents wanted people to see that though their son is not
'perfect', “His life is worth living”.
Currently, due to prenatal testing,
percentages as high as 95% of children diagnosed with Down syndrome
in the womb are aborted. This percentage is shocking. MSNBC records studies done on those with Down syndrome, and one study in
particular show 99% of adults with Down syndrome are happy with their
lives.
Sadly, upon hearing this diagnosis for
their unborn child, thousands choose to have an abortion- presumably
out of ignorance that a) life begins at conception, and b) children
and adults with Down syndrome are as happy or more happy than
typically developed individuals.
In the battle for life of the unborn
child, this is a part of that battle that is equally as important.
