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Post by mom on Feb 18, 2023 21:13:11 GMT
Former US President Jimmy Carter will begin receiving hospice care, according to a statement from The Carter Center on Saturday. “After a series of short hospital stays, former US President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention. He has the full support of his family and his medical team,” the statement said. www.cnn.com/2023/02/18/politics/jimmy-carter/index.htmlSo sad for his family. He's 98 years old -- I hope the rest of his life is full of peace and surrounded by those who love him.
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Post by peace on Feb 18, 2023 21:34:11 GMT
I know he's 98 and lived a good life but it still makes me so sad. He's such a good human. Our world will be a little less decent without him.
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Post by Just T on Feb 18, 2023 21:39:14 GMT
I just read this. I know he wasn't popular as a president, but what an amazing, love-filled life he has had. I wish him peace in his final days, and I hope he spends them surrounded by everyone who adores him.
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Post by scrappinmama on Feb 18, 2023 21:44:02 GMT
It's always sad when someone is reaching the end of their life. I wish him peace for whatever time he has remaining.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 18, 2023 21:47:12 GMT
Sad...
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Post by Restless Spirit on Feb 18, 2023 21:50:53 GMT
This makes me so sad. He is a great humanitarian. We need more people like him that truly cares about humanity.
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Post by littlemama on Feb 18, 2023 21:53:37 GMT
Prayers for peace and comfort for him and his family.
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Post by mom on Feb 18, 2023 22:09:07 GMT
I know he's 98 and lived a good life but it still makes me so sad. He's such a good human. Our world will be a little less decent without him. My thoughts, exactly. If anyone deserves to have a peaceful end of life experience, its him.
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Post by nightnurse on Feb 18, 2023 22:15:23 GMT
I’m in the minority, I don’t think it’s sad. He’s 98, he lived a beautiful life. He is choosing to die peacefully at home instead of in and out of the hospital with painful and undignified interventions that will prolong life or improve it. I know people are saying it’s sad when life ends and sad to lose loved ones but my perspective is a little different. He was blessed with a much longer life than most people, and good health into old age. I hope his family finds comfort in that.
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on Feb 18, 2023 22:20:31 GMT
I’m in the minority, I don’t think it’s sad. He’s 98, he lived a beautiful life. He is choosing to die peacefully at home instead of in and out of the hospital with painful and undignified interventions that will prolong life or improve it. I know people are saying it’s sad when life ends and sad to lose loved ones but my perspective is a little different. He was blessed with a much longer life than most people, and good health into old age. I hope his family finds comfort in that. Beautifully said.
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Post by mimima on Feb 18, 2023 22:49:56 GMT
Like I said with the Queen, I am surprised at how shocked I am at the impending death of a 98-year-old person. May he have a peaceful and grace-filled passing surrounded by those who love him and who he loves.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Feb 18, 2023 22:55:59 GMT
I was just reading, he has been married for 76 years. That's impressive.
May his remaining days be peaceful, and may he be surrounded by those he loves.
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Post by epeanymous on Feb 18, 2023 23:05:41 GMT
I’m in the minority, I don’t think it’s sad. He’s 98, he lived a beautiful life. He is choosing to die peacefully at home instead of in and out of the hospital with painful and undignified interventions that will prolong life or improve it. I know people are saying it’s sad when life ends and sad to lose loved ones but my perspective is a little different. He was blessed with a much longer life than most people, and good health into old age. I hope his family finds comfort in that. As someone who just went through having my father die in hospice, I know people's experiences will vary a lot, but it was literally the least peaceful experience of my entire life. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. My earliest political memories are of him as president. I am thankful for all of the humanitarian work he did in his life.
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Post by Gennifer on Feb 18, 2023 23:15:35 GMT
I don’t know a lot about him politically, as he became President the year I was born, but I have nothing but admiration for how he has lived his life since then. I wish I had as much respect for all of our former Presidents.
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Post by Zee on Feb 18, 2023 23:17:54 GMT
I'm sorry his life is coming to a close but to get past the awful "worst president ever" comments to becoming a beloved humanitarian is the ultimate comeback. What a great 98 years he's had! Blessings to the Carters and I wish him a peaceful passing.
If I was him I'd hold my funeral now, so I could enjoy it. There better be horses with plumes and a glass carriage when I die. 👸🏼
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Post by mollycoddle on Feb 18, 2023 23:59:12 GMT
I know he's 98 and lived a good life but it still makes me so sad. He's such a good human. Our world will be a little less decent without him. This. I’m sad to read this.
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Feb 19, 2023 0:10:50 GMT
I know this news does not come as a surprise, given President Carter's age. But it makes me so very sad. My late dh and I volunteered for his Presidential campaign so many years ago. Carter has been such a guiding light, an inspiration. And he will be sorely missed when that time comes.
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Post by gramasue on Feb 19, 2023 0:13:52 GMT
Wishing him a peaceful passing surrounded by his loved ones. I think I would make the same choice.
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Post by nightnurse on Feb 19, 2023 0:55:18 GMT
I’m in the minority, I don’t think it’s sad. He’s 98, he lived a beautiful life. He is choosing to die peacefully at home instead of in and out of the hospital with painful and undignified interventions that will prolong life or improve it. I know people are saying it’s sad when life ends and sad to lose loved ones but my perspective is a little different. He was blessed with a much longer life than most people, and good health into old age. I hope his family finds comfort in that. As someone who just went through having my father die in hospice, I know people's experiences will vary a lot, but it was literally the least peaceful experience of my entire life. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. My earliest political memories are of him as president. I am thankful for all of the humanitarian work he did in his life. I’m so sorry that was your experience, and I’m sorry for your loss.
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Post by flanz on Feb 19, 2023 1:15:48 GMT
I know he's 98 and lived a good life but it still makes me so sad. He's such a good human. Our world will be a little less decent without him. Very admirable human. He's def. made the world a better place! I'm glad he got to live to the age of 98. I hope his passing is gentle when it comes. Thank you, President Carter, for all you have given us and for being such a wonderful role model.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Feb 19, 2023 1:33:06 GMT
I’m in the minority, I don’t think it’s sad. He’s 98, he lived a beautiful life. He is choosing to die peacefully at home instead of in and out of the hospital with painful and undignified interventions that will prolong life or improve it. I know people are saying it’s sad when life ends and sad to lose loved ones but my perspective is a little different. He was blessed with a much longer life than most people, and good health into old age. I hope his family finds comfort in that. As someone who just went through having my father die in hospice, I know people's experiences will vary a lot, but it was literally the least peaceful experience of my entire life. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. My earliest political memories are of him as president. I am thankful for all of the humanitarian work he did in his life. Oh I'm so so sorry to hear that! We've had mostly wonderful hospice experiences - so much better than most of the hospital experiences - but if you're hospice doesn't take pain management seriously I can see how it would be very, very difficult. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 19, 2023 1:47:40 GMT
I know he's 98 and lived a good life but it still makes me so sad. He's such a good human. Our world will be a little less decent without him. Exactly. I wish his sunset to be calm, relaxing, and filled with peace and love.
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Post by auntkelly on Feb 19, 2023 2:03:26 GMT
During the summer of 1980, I served as an intern at the Department of the Interior. I arrived in Washington, D.C. on a Saturday afternoon and the first thing my roommate and I did was walk down Pennsylvania Ave. to see the White House. As we were walking back, the street was pretty much deserted because it was getting pretty late in the afternoon and the tourist attractions were closing.
We saw a motorcade coming towards us and we ran out to the curb to see who it was. We were the only people in the area. A man in the back of the limo looked out the window and waved at us. My friend and I turned to each other and yelled “That was President Carter!”
I can’t tell you how exciting it was for two twenty year olds from Oklahoma to see the President on their first day in D.C.! Apparently, he was returning to the White House after taping Meet the Press. He hardly left the White House that summer because it was in the midst of the Iranian Hostage Crisis.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 19, 2023 14:27:19 GMT
More then we knew or remember ... It is a commentary and worth reading it all... As worthy as Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency has been, it shouldn’t overshadow his time in office, which has been too often overlooked, and which stands in sharp contrast to what we see in the White House today. President Carter was well known for tackling almost every tough issue that came his way, usually regardless of the political cost: -Carter struggled with a chronic energy crisis, but in the end he put the country on a clear path to energy independence. -By deregulating natural gas and appointing Paul Volcker to head the Federal Reserve, he brought inflation under control, where it remains. -Carter appointed more women, African Americans and Hispanics to judgeships and senior positions than all of his 38 predecessors combined. -He created new departments of Energy and Education, but perhaps the most significant structural change he made was the creation of “the modern vice presidency,” which he and Walter Mondale shaped to enable the nation’s number-two elected official to reside just steps from the Oval Office, with complete access to the president and the White House information flow, and to be available to the chief executive for advice and/or special assignment. This model has been replicated, with appropriate modifications, by almost every subsequent administration. -With use of administrative tools and the cooperation of Congress, President Carter successfully lead the effort to protect, incredibly, 140 million acres as new parklands, wildlife refuges, national forests and wilderness areas in Alaska. Carter’s accomplishments in the international arena were equally impressive: -He brought about a lasting peace between Israel and Egypt after 13 intense days at Camp David with Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin. -Carter proposed transferring control of the Panama Canal to the people of Panama, perhaps the toughest issue of all, by his own account. The canal today under the Panamanians is an unqualified success story. -He also reached an arms control agreement with the Soviet Union and normalized diplomatic relations with China. The list goes on, all of it spelled out in Stuart Eizenstat’s splendid and thorough new book, “President Carter.” Other Carter biographies are in the works, ensuring that his presidency will not be “forgotten.” In the administration’s final days, Vice President Mondale famously summarized the four years: “We told the truth, we obeyed the law, and we kept the peace,” words Carter had inscribed on the wall of The Carter Center. In 2015, in the introduction of his then-new book, “A Full Life,” he repeated the Mondale quote, and then wrote these words, “I would add. ‘We championed human rights.’” www.rawstory.com/2019/09/how-jimmy-carter-was-actually-one-of-the-most-consequential-presidents-in-modern-history/
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 19, 2023 15:21:25 GMT
I have always thought he lived his life in the most honorable way imaginable. He didn’t just give lip service to human service, he actually got in the trenches and did things to make this world and this country a better place to be for decades. I hope that his final chapter is filled with comfort and peace, surrounded by all of the people he loves.
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Post by elaine on Feb 19, 2023 15:27:53 GMT
I know he's 98 and lived a good life but it still makes me so sad. He's such a good human. Our world will be a little less decent without him. My thoughts, exactly. If anyone deserves to have a peaceful end of life experience, its him. I agree with all of this. He is a true humanitarian who “walks the walk” (or, at least he did up until recently when his health started failing). 😥
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Post by bethany102399 on Feb 19, 2023 19:27:44 GMT
I agree with all of this. He is a true humanitarian who “walks the walk” (or, at least he did up until recently when his health started failing). 😥 My first thought when I heard he was entering hospice was well done, good and faithful servant. Wishing peace and light to his family.
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Post by J u l e e on Feb 19, 2023 19:39:39 GMT
More then we knew or remember ... It is a commentary and worth reading it all... As worthy as Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency has been, it shouldn’t overshadow his time in office, which has been too often overlooked, and which stands in sharp contrast to what we see in the White House today. President Carter was well known for tackling almost every tough issue that came his way, usually regardless of the political cost: -Carter struggled with a chronic energy crisis, but in the end he put the country on a clear path to energy independence. -By deregulating natural gas and appointing Paul Volcker to head the Federal Reserve, he brought inflation under control, where it remains. -Carter appointed more women, African Americans and Hispanics to judgeships and senior positions than all of his 38 predecessors combined. -He created new departments of Energy and Education, but perhaps the most significant structural change he made was the creation of “the modern vice presidency,” which he and Walter Mondale shaped to enable the nation’s number-two elected official to reside just steps from the Oval Office, with complete access to the president and the White House information flow, and to be available to the chief executive for advice and/or special assignment. This model has been replicated, with appropriate modifications, by almost every subsequent administration. -With use of administrative tools and the cooperation of Congress, President Carter successfully lead the effort to protect, incredibly, 140 million acres as new parklands, wildlife refuges, national forests and wilderness areas in Alaska. Carter’s accomplishments in the international arena were equally impressive: -He brought about a lasting peace between Israel and Egypt after 13 intense days at Camp David with Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin. -Carter proposed transferring control of the Panama Canal to the people of Panama, perhaps the toughest issue of all, by his own account. The canal today under the Panamanians is an unqualified success story. -He also reached an arms control agreement with the Soviet Union and normalized diplomatic relations with China. The list goes on, all of it spelled out in Stuart Eizenstat’s splendid and thorough new book, “President Carter.” Other Carter biographies are in the works, ensuring that his presidency will not be “forgotten.” In the administration’s final days, Vice President Mondale famously summarized the four years: “We told the truth, we obeyed the law, and we kept the peace,” words Carter had inscribed on the wall of The Carter Center. In 2015, in the introduction of his then-new book, “A Full Life,” he repeated the Mondale quote, and then wrote these words, “I would add. ‘We championed human rights.’” www.rawstory.com/2019/09/how-jimmy-carter-was-actually-one-of-the-most-consequential-presidents-in-modern-history/Thank you for sharing this!
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Post by Nanner on Feb 19, 2023 22:55:06 GMT
I’m in the minority, I don’t think it’s sad. He’s 98, he lived a beautiful life. He is choosing to die peacefully at home instead of in and out of the hospital with painful and undignified interventions that will prolong life or improve it. I know people are saying it’s sad when life ends and sad to lose loved ones but my perspective is a little different. He was blessed with a much longer life than most people, and good health into old age. I hope his family finds comfort in that. As someone who just went through having my father die in hospice, I know people's experiences will vary a lot, but it was literally the least peaceful experience of my entire life. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. My earliest political memories are of him as president. I am thankful for all of the humanitarian work he did in his life. I'm sorry your experience was awful. My father died in hospice just over a week ago. It was a very calm, peaceful place and the care he received was amazing. I guess they're all different.
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Post by epeanymous on Feb 20, 2023 1:22:09 GMT
As someone who just went through having my father die in hospice, I know people's experiences will vary a lot, but it was literally the least peaceful experience of my entire life. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. My earliest political memories are of him as president. I am thankful for all of the humanitarian work he did in his life. I'm sorry your experience was awful. My father died in hospice just over a week ago. It was a very calm, peaceful place and the care he received was amazing. I guess they're all different. I am sorry for your loss and glad you had a positive experience with hospice. Iknow it's great for a lot of people and it's not a knock on hospice; I just feel like I was completely unprepared for the possibility that it would not be a peaceful family time. My father was unable to rest and was up every hour 24-7; they couldn't get his meds managed; and he was yelling at everyone, which meant my mother was yelling at everyone, and the hospice people threatened multiple times to call in APS because of how volatile things became. The day he died he was still yelling at everyone all morning, and I found him dead in his room while my mother and the hospice nurse were hashing out a new med schedule. I had to deal with dressing him for the workers who carried him out, as well as holding doors open for them when they had him in a body bag, because that wasn't part of what our hospice people did and my mother was in no shape. I wish all hospice experiences were great (and, again, this isn't a knock on the hospice program--I've talked to other people where things weren't the peaceful ending you hope for). Honestly it sounds terrible but the two days he spent in a facility before they decided he wasn't sick enough to keep were the only days that were ok, because he was still yelling, but you could leave the room and know he was safe.
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