Sunday Quotations: On Death and New Life

The Weekly Quiz that usually runs in this Sunday spot is going on hiatus, and in its place I'm going to offer a few quotes from blog entries around the Web that catch my eye each week. Have you read something quote-worthy? Share in the comments.

"At the funeral, when I went to give his mom a hug, she pulled away, hands on my shoulders and looked me in the eye. With tears streaming down her face she asked me, 'Now what? What do I do now? For the past 8 1/2 years every waking moment has been spent caring for Spencer. I'm Spencer's mom. I'm not Debbie, I'm Spencer's mom. What do I do now? How will I find my way?'" -- Leah Spring, on special-needs parents coping with the loss of a child, in the post "Funeral" from her blog Garden of Eagen

"I wonder whether anyone will notice if he slips away and weeps. Will someone check to see if he is sleeping peacefully or gaining or losing weight? Who will check to see if his athlete's foot has returned or notice the slight symptoms that something else is wrong physically? Walker doesn't like to be bothered with going to the doctor or dentist, so someone is going to have to be aware of scheduling things and deciding whether an unscheduled appointment is needed. Who will decide when he needs new shoes or underwear?" -- Janie Morris, on how her adult son with Down syndrome would cope with the loss of his parents, in the post "Thinking Ahead ... Way Ahead, I Hope" from her blog Only Casual Observations

"Trig is beautiful and already adored by us. We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed." -- Statement by Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska, on the birth of her son, who has Down syndrome; as quoted in Blogging Baby