Elizabeth Edwards on Splitting From John and Relating to Sandra Bullock

When Edwards first came into light as a candidate for president I thought he was a little too young for the job but then when I learned his age it was hard to believe. When I finally saw Elizabeth I could'nt help but think she was too old for him and on the heavy side to go with it. I'm quite a bit older than edwards and i could'nt picture myself married to her but I also believe in to each his or her own and beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Thier break up did not surprise me and the fact thier marriage of 33 years just might be extraordinary. Regardless of Edward's behavior he has kept his one vow, "until death do we part". I don't know how the rest of you feel but I find it rare for any man to wed a woman 4 years his senior and in this case Elizabeth appeared to be old enough to be John's mother but Rielle appears to be the age his wife should be. John is now free to move on and since he has fathered a child with Rielle, it just makes sense they will marry. Keep in mind that he is still appears young for his age and there are probably millions of women that would jump at a chance to land him together with the wealth he has aquired. I hope nothing but the best for John and his children. What is done is done and life goes on.

i accept that "one simply cannot order one's heart" ..
what is, is..

as for the rest, what we do with this reality (and "how" we do it)
of course .. still belongs to us.

i admire Elizabeth Edwards' strength; and can't wait to
read her books..

Also .. i "believe in" what we call "miracles" ..
(as simply events we don't yet understand) ..

i believe: "anything is possible; and nothing is too good
to be true" ..

Delaila

Oh PLEASE!! She knew full well what he had done while campaigning for president and albeit I am sorry she has cancer, can't she just get on with her life and stop going on about the slimey actions of her husband? Having lived in Raleigh, NC for over 13 yrs, everyone knew that as a couple, they (John and Elizabeth) were so self-absorbed in themselves they were not well liked or respected in various social circles. When he was elected to the US Senate by others outside of the Triangle, she hopped on the wagon almost faster than he did building his resume and travelling to raise money for the DNC to support his true motive for becoming Senator.....so he could run for Prez!
She needs to leave the public life (including television appearance, taped or not), return to the largest house in NC where she lives outside of Chapel Hill and enjoy the rest of her life with her children! Enough of hearing her song of woe and what she thinks of her ex and his mistress! At least she doesn't have to worry about how to feed her children or get the medical treatment she needs like so many single mothers who are divorced. She should kiss the ground every day and thank the good Lord for the life she has and realize no one cares about her tale of woe! Why doesn't she try and do some good with time she has left like creating a foundation for those single mothers with cancer who can't afford the treatments, etc? WIth her money and supposed connections along with the magnificent medical facilities in NC (Duke Hospital, UNC Med Center) she could really be productive in promoting such a cause instead of tending to the 'antique/furniture' store she opened a few years ago in Chapel Hill.
Do something POSITIVE and PRODUCTIVE with the time you have left!

I applaud you for your new approach. It is just plain refreshing so thanks.

H L Collins

She must be commended for her pragmatism and, yes, her resilience. I know I have read some jabs taken at her, but every one of us have done something, or exhibit some idiosyncracy, that will provide ammo for the shooters. She has had some heavy burdens placed on her. Her perserverance, and ability to maintain an upbeat outlook for the future, is admirable. I am not certain I would be that strong.

She's a nice lady, but honestly she needs to quit talking about the cheater and move on, rielle is about classless and she needs to be a mom and just let this go, get over it and live out the rest of her life and I hope that is many years!

No matter what people say here, Elizabeth Edwards is a woman of courage and grace. She is also a great role model for young women showing them how important it is to be true to yourself.

Elizabeth I wish only the best for you. May you surround yourself with your children and love in order to see you through this difficult time. I am sorry the in sickness and in health clause was not upheld in your case, especially the part about love and faithfulness even in sickness. It takes a fair greater friend, mate, and lover to forego a short amount of personal happiness in attempting to live up to a promise made over 33 years ago. My heart goes out to you.

I wish this classy lady only the best. I hope she does get her wish to live long enough to see her children out of school and beyond that. I also wish her peace in her life. She so deserves that. Good luck and best wishes to you Elizabeth. God Bless you.

I feel very sorry for Elizabeth. However, now I am feeling sorry for the American people who continue to live through this STUFF and have to listen and read about it. From the beginning when John Edwards reached the national stage, he came across as an opportunist. Unfortunately Elizabeth shares that same label because of her constant need to be in the media. Enough! Let us move on and let her - if she can - live in privacy. I find keeping this story in the public, odd, very odd.