Caregiving has been given a national stage.

Because of the unfortunate situation of the Edwardses, caregiving has been front and center across the nation (and perhaps the world). EVERYONE is talking about it, one way or another. (Below are some links to just some of the articles).

Now with Katie Couric's "60 Minutes" Interview on Sunday, this discussion has gained even more momentum. Yes, many people have been criticizing Ms. Couric for the manner in which she asked the questions -- her harsh tone, her pessimistic "you do know you're dying, right?" attitude -- especially since she went through a similar situation caring for her husband who died of colon cancer, and her sister, who died of pancreatic cancer. Perhaps there is some truth to the criticisms in that there might be some resentment or personal opinion that Ms. Couric was expressing in her tone. However, the questions themselves, though harsh, are exactly what the nation has been debating -- was it the right decision to continue with the campaign despite fighting this recurrence of cancer? Was it Mr. Edwards' ambition that influenced the decision? What about their children-- has anyone thought of them? Will the stress and strain of a presidential campaign accelerate Ms. Edwards' ailment?

Each one of us can give an opinion --- we are all entitled to that. However, there is no one who has the answer as to whether this was the right decision --- other than the Edwardses. We can all ask these questions, but in reality, the ultimate decision on what is right for them, falls on the Edwardses.

New York Times: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/03/26/couric-criticized-for-interview-with-edwardses/

CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/24/60minutes/main2605038_page2.shtml

Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/linda-milazzo/katie-couric-you-were-un_b_44284.html