rest in peace elizabeth edwards.

i had another post slated for today but i just can't seem to shake this melancholy mood since hearing about elizabeth edwards' passing last night.  i think what makes me so sad is that i know what (most likely) her final days and weeks looked like from my father's battle with cancer (he succumbed to the disease in october 2007) and i hate that her children had to see that.  i had been pulling for her for so long to beat the awful diagnosis, but sometimes you just can't outrun it.  she was such an inspiring lady and in all of the many valleys of her life, she remained optimistic and encouraged, but most of all graceful and dignified.  i hope when i grow up i can be something like that.