Elizabeth Edwards was strong, inspiring
Elizabeth Edwards addresses the Planned Parenthood Action Fund conference in Washington, D.C., July 17, 2007. Credit: Getty Images
I would like to add my own tribute to Elizabeth Edwards, who lost her fight and accepted the fact that her days on Earth were numbered ["Edwards had prepared family, home for death," News, Dec. 9].
Ms. Edwards was indeed a heroine for modern times and a wonderful role model for all young women. She was intelligent, educated and ambitious, and she was a devoted wife and mother. In the excitement of campaigning, she was a strong force for her husband. She was an admirable loser with his defeat.
She faced her struggle with cancer with courage and used the her own experience with the disease to reach out to the other women who faced the trauma of the life-threatening disease.
When news broke about her husband's infidelity, she faced the crisis and embarassment with dignity, but she didn't follow the lead of other famous victims of the indiscretions and "stand by her man."
She proved to all that she could separate from her husband and retain her dignity.
Elizabeth has reflected that she stood in the storm. She not only stood but triumphed, for while her body succumbed to the cancer, her courage and grace within her storms have made her a memorable woman who is admired and hopefully emulated.
Lorraine Mund
Hicksville
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