A positive story with a pro-life message is coming from a surprising source. At a time when media push for the abortion of babies with Down Syndrome, ABC and NBC are celebrating the happy life of one baby with the diagnosis.
For the past 8 years, Gerber has chosen a new baby to represent the brand with a photo contest. But this year’s winner stood out from previous picks. That’s because one-year-old Lucas Warren happens to have Down syndrome. But that’s not the only reason he’s making the headlines: Lucas recently met the first Gerber baby – and the media are loving it.
Ann Turner Cook was the original Gerber Baby in 1931. The 91-year-old and baby Lucas recently posted together in an adorable photo of the two that Gerber posted on Instagram June 4.
ABC World News Tonight reported on Wednesday about the photo that both Gerber and Cook’s grandson Chris posted,,
“Chris posting this photo online writing, ‘Pretty cute.’ We all agree,” said anchor David Muir, “America Strong.”
That same day, NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie also mentioned the “adorable” Lucas meeting Cook during Today.
According to Gerber, Lucas’ “winning smile and joyful expression” was what drew them to him – rather than Down syndrome influencing their decision. But it was decision, however, that made history. Lucas is the first Gerber baby to have Down syndrome.
The reports help shine a positive light on the pro-life movement by showing that people with Down syndrome can also lead happy, joyful lives like everyone else... Especially when basically all babies in Iceland diagnosed with Down syndrome are aborted.
In the ABC report, the parents were interviewed and they revealed what one nurse told them about little Lucas. “Our NICU nurse told me treat Lucas like a normal child because that is what he is,” the mother said. “She said raise him like you would a typical child and he will bless your life tremendously.”
This is a remarkable story for the networks to broadcast – and may even ease parents’ fears after getting the diagnosis and change what people think about Down syndrome.
