You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces – my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined. The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And, yes, there are certainly times when we aren’t able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It’s called being human. But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful. It isn’t possible to put into words the love and gratitude I feel to everyone who has and continues to support and inspire me every day. To you I simply say: you know.
With love,
Elizabeth
Life seems so cruel and unjust and some have sorrow after sorrow. I feel that the infidelity of John caused her to give up hope. The betrayal by him must have been heart braking..Sometimes when we lose someone who we always cared for their is a feeling of hopelessness. I contribute John to her demise. Never Judge A Book By Its Cover. We found out about the true John. Wonder if he feels remorse for his former lies and actions etc. Sorry but I feel John caused this to happen. Let him suffer now if he has any remorse for his actions. When she needed him the very most…..and only thought of himself…
I totally agree with DC Kennedy. I have followed Elizabeth’s story so deeply this past few months; and myself fighting ovarian cancer; Elizabeth carried herself with grace and such classiness to the very end. I agree with DC Kennedy – Learning that John had fathered a child at the time when she was literally fighting for her life – was this his way of shutting out what was happening to her? or was he scared of losing her to the point that he had to find comfort in the arms of another woman? I know all of these thoughts went through this precious lady’s mind. I just cannot understand how someone who vows to be there for you for better or worse can stoop to the point of such infidelity….. Elizabeth I am so sorry that the love of your life crushed your heart. But i believer you are safely in the arms of our creator who loves you unconditionally and you are healed, happy and well…. and enjoying eternity with your precious 16 yr old son…. you are such an inspiration to all……
YOU ARE THE ESSENCE OF ELOQUENCE………..
Elizabeth, you are my role model. I will always remember you.
As said by another, you are a role model of good grace, peace and calmness in the eye of the storm, life. I thank you as I did my mother, who also died of breast cancer, for being such a good friend and mother to us all.
All my love to your family, carry the memory of your mother as she would want you to, be strong.
Love,
Rose Patterson, Cary, NC
My heartfelt condolences to the Edwards family. What a great loss for all of us. What a truly incredible woman.
Eventhough I did not know you personally Elizabeth, I admired your courage and strengths. Death is so cruel. Hope you were able to forgave your husband to enable him care for those you have left behind. Judgement belongs to God.
An angel among us has moved on to her eternal home. May Gods’ healing powers bring peace and comfort to her beautiful family.
Elizabeth showed courage and dignity during the most difficult times of her life. In doing so, she gave us all an example to live by.
My heart breaks for your children Elizabeth..
God go with them and give them only fond
memories of your sweet soul….
Rest in Peace now.
I was horrified when I heard that there would be protesters at the funeral. What is wrong with those people? They are a disgrace. I do not think that God would like them spewing hate in his name.
Elizabeth inspired me. I loved her book “Saving Graces”. I had hoped she would recover.
Elizabeth is now with her beloved Wade.
I hate to see the two young children with John. He should have been tarred and feathered.
God be with Cate and the 2 young children who have lost their Mother.
Today is a sad day, we have lost a wonderful woman.
I sent a message to WBC and asked them to put this on their comment blog about Elizabeth Edwards.
I only hope that you will put this in your Blog if you will post someone’s opinion other than your own, It’s only fair since you promote WBC opinion’s of the Bible to the world…You say that Elizabeth Edwards is in Hell, even her son Wade!!! (She is a walking example of what not to do), and the Lady’s body is dead, Yet Her soul is in the hands of a Just God, which is where we all will fall at the end of life, and that One God is JESUS and the Apostle Paul said By “The Spirit Of Truth” in (2 Cor 9-11)
9)Wherfore we labour, that, whether Present or Absent, we may be accepted of Him.
10)For We Must All appear before the Judgement Seat Of Christ; that Everyone may receive the things in his Body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11) Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; But we are made made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in Your consciences.
JESUS said in (Matt 7:1,2)
1)Judge Not, that ye be not Judged.
2)For with what Judgement ye Judge, Ye shall be Judged: and with what Measure ye Meet, It shall be Measured to you again.
(Rom 1:1) Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that Judgest another, Thou Condemnest thyself; For thou that Judgest doest the same thing.
{JESUS chose 12 Apostles to bring His Gospel to the world, and nowhere in the account of their life did they abuse his Word, Grace and Mercy}. They were His Witnesses, They stood and were Persecuted for HIS NAME, and for preaching about HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION.
{When one read’s these scriptures it is fearful to think about the Judgement proclaimed by WBC on this Woman and Others and the Judgement that will be EXECUTED to WBC and all who is found guilty of damning someone’s soul into Hell by the words proceeding forth from their heart. It is the Terror of the Lord that one truly fears if they believe God’s Word}…
“JUDGEMENT belongs to THE LORD”.
Another Truth Given by The Apostles in
(Acts 10:42) And HE commanded US to Preach unto the People, and to Testify that it is HE which was ordained of God to be the JUDGE of quick and dead.
{So what has been proclaimed by WBC has wounded many and brought shame to our Lord, Abuse and Misuse of the Gospel, But Jesus is still in control and His word will be EXECUTED from Beginning to End}…
(Gal 6:7) Be not Deceived; GOD is not mocked: For WHATSOEVER a man Soweth, THAT shall He also Reap.
{In Closing, a letter from the Apostle Paul}.
(1 Corinthians 13:1-13)
1)Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not Charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
2)And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not Charity, I am nothing.
3)And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not Charity, it profiteth me nothing.
4)Charity suffereth long, and is kind; Charity envieth not; Charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5)Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6)Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7)Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
8)Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
9)For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
10)But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
11)When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
12)For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
13)And now abideth Faith, Hope, Charity, these three; but the greatest of these is Charity.
(KJV)
Elizabeth Edwards has been and will continue to be such an inspiration to so many. I have saved from today’s News & Observer the powerful editorial photo titled simply “Resilience” depicting a full bloom rose in the snow. I will remember this and continue to be inspired. God bless her children and all of her family.
I first began admiring Elizabeth for her intelligence and tenacity when she was helping John campaign for President. Over the last several years of her fight against this monstrous disease, I felt a sense of sisterhood with her as a Mother, friend, Sister and a woman. I cannot imagine the loss her children are dealing with and my heart aches for them. I know their Mother has prepared them for their journey through life, as difficult as it will be without her. My thoughts are with the family tonight and O hope her battle will help save many women’s lives.
Dear Elizabeth, our angel in heaven now. You have inspired me. I have been proud of you and the grace that you have shown. It shows me that as a woman I can do better, be better. I know that you no longer suffer and for that I am thankful. My prayers for your children and friends, and for a nation that has lost an important voice, you did all that you could do with the time you had. I lost my father almost a year ago, it hurts to lose a parent, but I believe that they are never really gone, I believe they watch over us. Goodbye dear one, until we all meet again.
My heart goes out to the Elizabeth Edward’s children and family. She was a model for us all. There are so many things in our lives that bring us joy as well as heartbreak. Many of these are outside of our control. Betrayal is not one of them. I trust Elizabeth was able to forgive her husband for his poor judgement and heartless act of betrayal at a time when she needed his support the most. There is comfort in forgiveness. May she rest in peace.
Your such an inspiration for us all. To continue forward when faced with
obstacles.. God has healed you ..you are now at peace.
My heart goes out to the family of Elizabeth Edwards. I went to the same school as her daughter and spent much of my 4 years doing homework and helping others at the Wade Edwards Learning Lab. My heart goes out to all of her friends and family. I think the best thing we can do is show them all our love and support. Are all the negative comments about her husband really needed?
I too hope there was forgiveness for the fathers behavior, and it is for GOD to judge and not us. Forgiveness on Ms. Edwards part, if she got to that point, will have allowed her to go on with peace in her heart. But for Ms Miller to make reference to the “protesters” and “Mr Edwards needing to be tarred and feathered” in the same paragraph, she herself is “spewing” and making public statements of another human being that we have no right of judgement. Pray for a peaceful heart and soul for all who have to move ownward. Forgiveness brings ……RESILENCE
Elizabeth, you will not be forgotten. You epitomize grace, strength, warmth and love.
My husband and would like to say that our heart and our prays goes out to the family of Mrs Edwards. She will always be remembered for her kindness and a caring heart. The work she did to help her husband when he was running for office.When think of Elizabeth I will smile and know she is with our Lord. God Bless you all
We are, and continue to be so terribly sad at the loss of Elizabeth’s beakon of hope and strength in this world but realize now that her light will never go out. Congratulations Cate on a wonderful eulogy showed us all the depth of your Mom’s humor, humanity and strength – we will always remember that. You made it clearer than anything else that she was, above all, your Mom. You, Emma Claire and Jack have her lifetime of memories to carry with you – they are in very good hands. Much love to all.
i agree that john edwards and the woman he cheated with contributed to the death of this lovely woman. i hope they get what they deserve
Elizabeth is not defined by the scandalous events of her husband’s actions and shameful betrayal. She is defined by the grace she exhibited under the pressure it brought to her life, by the beautiful example she sets as a mother and the causes she cared about and worked for.