After years of 'being above any media fray,' the truth finally came to roost. I congratulate Elin for being a strong woman and not allowing the 'pressure of fame and wealth' to cloud her loyalty to her marriage.
She remained clear minded and upheld her own dignity when the scandal broke. She allowed her husband to find his way and then joined him to conquer the failures that marred his image. I am sure her heart was broken. But, I have nothing but admiration for her in being willing to work through this difficult to try to keep her family together. I am sure her children were in the forefront of any of her decisions. Regardless of how she would resolve the issues with Tiger, her children would still need a good and decent father. She did the right thing for them.
Many have a great deal of affection for Tiger Woods and it is my hope he can reach beyond this low point in his life to succeed in his marriage, as a father, return to the profession he loves and live a life with a marriage that can sustain.
I wish them both well.
The next few months will be trying in the public arena and Tiger was right to spend it with his family. It is obvious he values his wife and children above all else and as the media plays out their defamation game at one level or another, he is correct to be with Elin to see her through all the difficulty in returning to a happy marriage with this new start. I am sure she has wholeheartedly forgiven her husband. It is the intense focus that will have to abate somewhat. Newly healed wounds are sometimes delicate to such scrutiny.
He was right to surround himself with good friends. Difficult moments in life require the support of many caring people. I believe he did it well. I felt he was not only impressive as a husband, but, inspiring to his humility. If Elin can forgive him there is no reason why everyone else can't.
I wish him luck in his return to 'the greens.'
