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DEL.ICIO.USElizabeth Edwards Speaks of her own Mortality
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, stayed far away from politics today when she spoke to the Women, Power and Peace conference at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Instead, Edwards, who was re-diagnosed with cancer a year ago, talked about how women need to take pleasure in the ordinary moments of every day.
“The only thing we are promised is the moment,” Edwards said, adding that women should always look for “do-overs” in life.
But then she poignantly added: “I may have run out of time for my own do-overs.”
Edwards also urged women attending the 11th annual Possible Woman Leadership Conference to not focus on material success. Instead, the real pleasure in life is reaching out to others.
“I believe we are always stronger and better if we lend our strength to others, but more importantly, if we accept the strength from others,” Edwards said. “But one thing that doesn’t make us stronger is to die with the most toys.”
Before taking questions, Edwards immediately cut off the most obvious one, by saying: “I’m not endorsing a candidate (for president) so you can stop that one.”
Comments
By IM4JRE
May 2, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this
Thank you for a great story about this marvelous lady. Elizabeth inspires people just like her husband.
My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family daily. She is brave beyond belief, she loves people as much as they love her, she is kind, compassionate towards others, doesn’t matter if they are wealthy, poor, in-between, she cares deeply.
May Elizabeth and John have many more years together with their children and loved ones. If life can be prolonged with a positive outlook, then Elizabeth will be with us for a long time to come.
Bless you Elizabeth, you are a wonderful example for everyone. I’m glad you both touched my life, first it was JRE, then yourself. I thank you both for the privilige of meeting you and helping out here in Iowa.
Take care and keep a song in your heart.
By Joey Chancis
May 21, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
thank you for being a voice for those who are suffering in silence. Elizabeth, you are not alone and when our heroes fall down we will pick you up and give you the strength to go on.