Elizabeth is nearing the end of her battle against cancer. She's a lovely lady and set a fine example to us all of courage and grace under pressure.
"Elizabeth has been advised by her doctors that further treatment of her cancer would be unproductive. She is resting at home with family and friends," the Edwards family says in a statement to PEOPLE.
On Monday, Edwards, 61, posted a Facebook message to her friends.
"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," she writes. "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."
May God the Father bless you, God the Son heal you, God the Holy Spirit give you strength. May God the holy and undivided Trinity guard your body, save your soul, and bring you safely to his heavenly country; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer)
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Murdoch Matthew said...
Word came at eventide that Elizabeth Edwards has died.
May Elizabeth rest in peace in the loving arms of God and rise in glory.
May God give comfort, consolation, the peace that passes understanding to keep the minds and hearts of all those who love Elizabeth.
May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest, Elizabeth.
