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
Dear Edwards Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was always impressed, amazed and inspired by Mrs. Edwards. I read all her books and they, at times, made me weep with the poignancy of her words and her eloquence of expression. I wrote to her when her illness returned and appreciated that she wrote back. She was beyond inspirational and her legacy of resilency and hope will forever touch hearts. I will keep her and her children in my prayers. May her children grow in love and may her steady hand influence them always.
we have lost a lovely and caring mother of the world,i was following her statements during the campaign as a democrat under kerry,she was an icon,i pray our lovely lord accept her soul in the perfect peace and i pray that her sould will guide the kids so that they will live an examplary life of their mother.may her soul rest in perfect peace,my greetings to her family and well wishers. written from africa.
Dear Cate, Emma Claire and Jack – You are loved and respected by soooo many people including me. I will always remember your mother, and will be sure to say her name out loud. Her example of how to live life ~ and how to love others will never be forgotten. My daughter and I met your mother in New Brunswick, New Jersey during the 2004 campaign at a private reception. I will never forget the moment your mother entered the room. Its hard to put into words, except to say that as she walked into the room, her presence and spirit immediately filled the space and could be felt by all of us – in a way that I’m sure you all understand. Her presence and spirit was palpable. She mentioned that her feet hurt and that she was hungry and we all scurried to get her a chair and some food. My son was on his 2nd deployment in Iraq at that time – he’s on his 4th deployment right now. She took time to ask us about him. She signed a picture of him and it is one of our most precious keepsakes. I see your mother in all of you – in your faces, in your body language, the way you carried yourselves at her funeral. It is so clear that you all carry her in your spirits. There are so many people who wish we could comfort you. Sending you all peace, love, and light – and well – you know…..
Love Peace,
Debbie Asplen Ingraham
Dear Edwards Family:
My deepest sympathies in the passing of a mother who was the light of your lives. I am sorry she did not get her wish of 3 more years. Bless her sole and, if she can’t be with you, may she spend Christmas with her dear son, Wade. I will always remember her with fondness as I thought she was a lady of character and honesty. Your loss is heavy but know how much you are loved by the woman you call mother, Elizabeth.
In Sorrow,
Anna Marie Kingdom
Dear Edwards Family:
The world has lost a fine citizen and you have lost a wonderful mother. No one can have a better start in life than a mother who loves, teaches and supports her child – each and every day. And the three of you have had that and will make your contributions to the world because of it.
Please draw strength from each other and the wonderful memories that you have. Grieve as you must. Then find the joy in life that made your mother’s eyes sparkle.
With deep sympathy,
Ann Jarrett
Dear Ms McElroy and Mr. Bernstein:
Thank you for your eulogies of Elizabeth Edwards. They provided even more details of an incredible woman’s life. Thousands of us who never met her are grieving the loss of a fine citizen and role model. I can’t imagine the level of your personal grief.
Friendships that last decades speak volumes about the people involved and their character.
You can take pride in knowing that you served your dear friend well in good times and in bad.
With deepest sympathy,
Ann Jarrett
In the past few days, i have admire your mother’s courageous strength through all her battle’s this life has placed upon her. May God up above remember her and her loved ones even in the coming days of this holiday. I’ll pray for u always
Elizabeth’s life is the story of many women who undergo similar challenges. But Elizabeth rose above all her challenges and shared her ‘human-ness’ in the simplest and most loving way. She was special alive … she’s an angel now. To Cate, Emma and Jack — know that your mother is looking over you. Thank you for sharing your mother and may God bless your family.
ELIZABETH EDWARD WAS ONE OF THE MOST ARROGANT PEOPLE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE TIME.SHE NEVER ADMITTED SHE WAS BEING AFFECTED BY ANYTHING. CONTINUED BULLSHITTING AS IF EVERYTHING WAS FINE AND DANDY.HER HUSBAND’S AFFAIR AND THE FACT THAT HE HAD TOLD HIS MISTRESS THAT HE’LL MARY HER WHEN ELIZABETH DIES.EVEN CANCER, SHE MADE IT AS IF IT IS NOTHING TO BE CONCERNED WITH.EVEN SHORTLY BEFORE HER DEATH SHE ANOUNCED THROUGH HER SISTER THAT SHE WAS HEALTHY.
Al: Yours is one of the most disgusting posts on elizabeth Edwards I have ever read or heard of. I you had nothing good to say you should have let it lie. When your time is done, hopefully; someone might have something good to say about you but itmay be unlikley.
Rest in peace Elizabeth.
I am not sure why your posting remains up on this site, but you are full of anger. This woman was a Christian, and we as Christian, know we have something to hope for a look forward to in heaven,,, my God who see’s your post, have some mercy on you when your number is up,,,SHAME ON YOU!
I can’t not believe someone would have the audicity and pure ignorance to speak in such a way. What a pathetic individual who wrote that is. You need help.
Al. FIRST OF ALL, WHO TALKS BADLY ABOUT SOMEONE WHO IS PASSED AWAY; SOMEONE WHO CANNOT DEFEND THEMSELVES. YOU ARE A SCARED, PATHETIC HUMAN BEING. You need to really learn about who elizabeth edwards was. She was not arrogant at all actually..not AT ALL. IF you know what that word means, you would realize she was not at all the definition of that. She didnt ever make it seem like it was nothing..did yuou see how many cancer events she did and how she was always helping people? In what way did she do anything that you said. She acknowledged all the turmoil that haapppened in her life and always tried to use it to better herself.
Being a child of divorce by adultry, I abhor what John did to their family. I am glad we all got to see what the real John Edwards is & before he was made a President! (unlike some that were in office before we knew)But knowing we are all prone to this temptation of cheating, knowing sex is used to sell everything in the country & we are but weak humans, I can only feel sad for the ones that do give in to it. I hope the children can survive the media thirst for what sells & making merchandise of them & can forgive their father if he truly repents & remains the man he should be foregoing the other woman. “Self” is the culprit, the lesson we must all learn. What Christ came to teach by His supreme example of His death, you sacrifice your self for others & then you will be like God. When you refuse, then you will have what you always wanted, just yourself for eternity forsaking the gift of God, light, good & forever being a very long time. But we all have that choice to make.
I didnt know Elizabeth personally but was inspired by her. She was a fantastic Woman,and Mother. May her children always remember the good times they shared with her, and know she is now watching over them. Shes will always be their when they need her, even if they cant see her. She will hear. Thank you for the time she shared with us the public. We were so blessed to have shared part of her life. GodBless you Elizableth.
Elizabeth, as a mother, we love our children so much we are willing to sacrifice so much for their happiness and stability. You were and will always be an example to women to keep smiling and fighting for them no matter what this life gives us. You were a devoted mother, wife and inspiration to us. You will live in the hearts of your children forever and they will grow up knowing that you were a woman of integrity, courage, strength and love. Rest in peace.
Dear Edwards Family,
I know I am quite late on this message but I wanted to show you that people are still thinking of your mother even this much after. I am not one to have heros but your mother is mine. She is truly one amazing woman. You are such a lucky family to be blessed with her. I don’t have a mother, and when I look at your mother she is what I would ask for if I could. She did so many amazing things and stayed so strong. I look at the pictures of your family and am truly amazed at your resilience. You kids have your mother’s inner light. You glow when there is nothing but darkness surrounding you. That is such a rare quality and I hope you never lose it. I hope the best for your family and hope that you can stay this strong through whatever turmoil may come your way. I admire your family’s strength and the fact that regardless of the incidents that have happened you still support your father. All families in america could learn something from you. You never tried to be perfect…and in doing so…you truly are the perfect family. I wish I could write more but I’ve written a novel already. If i ever had the opportunity to meet you I would value it. I’m not one ot get involved in “celebrity” life..but I had to let your family know what an inspiration you are to me in my daily life.
We miss you everyday, Elizabeth.