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Debby wrote:

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Did anyone see Oprah on Wednesday? Her guest were all great. The one who was primarily featured was Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Senator John Edwards. She has just released a book entitled Saving Graces. It is about her family's experience of losing their 16 year old son in a car accident in 1996 I believe and also about her surviving breast cancer which was diagnosed one day after her husband lost the vice- presidential race.

I was so proud of her. She and her husband are both attorneys and lived in Raleigh until he won the Senate seat. They both are excellent attorneys. I think they may have moved back here since her illness.

Her take on grieving and accepting the death of a loved one was so touching. She talked about how message boards were so helpful to her when she was adjusting to her son's death. She includes some of those stories in her book. I intend to read it.

I then saw the interview with Barbara Walters of Steve Irwin's widow. Oh, my, I cried like a baby. It was uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time. Did anyone else see it?

I saw both shows, and my reaction was the same.

Elizabeth Edwards shared her stories, and they were touching and inspirational.

The interview with Barbara Walters and Steve Irwin's widow was riveting to say the least. I was feeling her hurt, and the joy of her beautiful memories.

Life is wonderful, but it doesn't always turn out the way we planned. The following is a quote from a book I recently read:

"I've learned that there are things that go wrong that don't always get fixed or get put back together the way they were before. I've learned that some broken things stay broken, and I've learned that you can get through bad times and keep looking for better ones, as long as you have people who love you."

There is a lot of joy in this world, and a lot of sadness.

I missed the Oprah show with Mrs. Edwards, (I'll be sure to catch it in re-runs because I do know her story and I would like to hear it first person), but I did catch Barbara Walters' interview with Terri Irwin and I cried like a baby. Her grief was palitable, (sp?). Thank God she has those adorable children and so much video to share with them as time goes by so that they can remember what a wonderful father they had, (and she a wonderful husband).

I worry that she will never be able to find another man to share her life with - let's face it, he will be a hard act to follow.

Great quote about life, Mazzy, thanks!

I truly have great respect for John and Elizabeth Edwards, though they have suffered much, they give even more. They are a perfect example of how to work through, the most difficult of circumumstances in life with grace, dignity, purpose and allowing new joy to enter. Remarkable family for certain.

On the topic of "The Road Trip" I TIVO "OPrah" and I am truly enjoying this series...it is light hearted entertainment!

I missed the interview with the Edwards' also................but I did make myself watch the Barbara interview with Terry.............OMG...........too tragic. To be honest, I really had to fast forward my tivo several times.......I really love that family and their show and zoo, etc.........but I just can't handle death very well. Oh well.............I got a bit of a dose of it anyway.........just feeling so lost for her and her children!!

If you can, try to catch Elizabeth Edwards on Oprah's rerun of the show. The other guest that day were 9/11 widows with young children. When they were barely out of shock they began helping widows in Afghanistan with children. They raised funds and flew there to meet with these women. They provide support to teach the women how to earn a living to provide food and shelter for their family. They shared their feelings and experiences and how much alike they are. It was so touching.

Elizabeth Edwards was on Charlie Rose Sunday night I think it was. I know it sounds like I am name dropping or bragging. (I mentioned that the Edwards' are both attorneys from the city I reside in, Raleigh, NC) However, Charlie Rose is actually from my childhood hometown also in NC and not far from Raleigh and where most of my family still lives. He is the only famous person from the small rural town, so we all love him and are so proud of him, so please forgive me.
She talked about her new book, Saving Graces, but also more about politics on the the Charlie Rose show. It will be interesting to see what happens in that realm. If Hillary runs, it will her against John in the primary.

Did anyone catch the show yesterday with Oprah and Gayle on the road again? I can't believe how spoiled Oprah is coming across on that show. You would think she would have edited out some of the moments that make her appear to be a prima donna. I liked Oprah much more before I saw this travel show. I like Gayle much more.
At least she's not trying to hide the real Oprah. She's showing it warts and all.

Oh Debby...........I couldn't agree more about Oprah......in fact, I was watching the one where they came thru Colorado when hubby was home and he said the exact same thing!!!!!

Yeah, travelling like "regular" people!!! lmao!!!!!

Really she's cementing some old stereotypes!!!