Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Faves of 2010 - People

There are/were some very inspiring people in 2010. All are female. I was so touched by the following:

Elizabeth Edwards. Although I never met her, she is one of those women I would want for a friend. She suffered so much in her life - she lost a son, went through very difficult cancer treatments, had her husband cheat on her during those cancer treatments, found out her husband had fathered another child, had to endure the public spotlight of all this. And she seems to have done it all with such grace and dignity right up to the end of her life.
Elizabeth Smart. Again, I don't know her personally, but admire her very much. After the trial of her perpetrator, Brian Mitchell, she said this: ". . .justice can be served in America and that it is possible to move on after something terrible has happened." Wow. If she can move on after what happened to her, can't we all?

Olivia Maureen Stowers. My newest grandchild was born this year. We all agree she has a very special spirit about her. She hardly ever fusses or cries. Even though she has terrible eczema and stratches herself until she bleeds, the little lamb is just so sweet. I just can't get enough of her.

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