John,

Phillip and Elisabeth Scott were thrilled to be pregnant with their fourth little girl, Brianna, when they were told she had a chromosomal abnormality, one that some doctors consider “incompatible with life.” 

This condition is known as Trisomy 18, or Edwards syndrome. When they started researching the condition, Phillip and Elisabeth were shocked at how all of the information was rife with negativity.

Live Action had the honor of filming Phillip and Elisabeth telling their story about Brianna, and we just released the video. You can watch here:

Even their own doctor used despairing language, telling them their daughter would be in a vegetative state and likely would only live a few hours after birth.

Consistent with the pervasive abortion mindset, too many people receive these kinds of diagnoses and decide to abort. Even if the child is wanted, they are surrounded by so many proverbial alarm bells that they end up feeling it is more compassionate to kill the child rather than to give him or her the medical attention necessary. 

This is why stories like Phillip and Elisabeth’s are so important. They were offered abortion and didn’t even consider it. And even though Brianna does have developmental setbacks, as Phillip so beautifully put it:

“Brianna has the best quality of life she could ever hope for because she is loved.”

Brianna’s story is already giving hope to parents in similar situations. The comment section is filled with stories like this one:

Life is always precious, and God loves every child He creates. A challenging diagnosis can be an opportunity to love. 

Join me in sharing this story to spread the truth not only about Trisomy 18 but even more broadly about how authentic love can always triumph over any difficulty.

For Life,

Lila Rose

Founder and President