Classy Lady

Elizabeth Edwards passed away today. Her son died in a car wreck when he was 16. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her husband had an affair. Her life was not easy, but she had strength and hope.

"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."

- Elizabeth Edwards, posted from her Facebook days after her doctors told her nothing else could be done to treat her cancer.