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ShazzieB

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116. As shocking as this news is, I am not devastated.

Sat Feb 18, 2023, 07:45 PM

Feb 2023

Saddened but not devastated. If this news was that he had passed suddenly, without any warning, that would have been a gut punch, to me anyway. This is more of a gentle reminder that a very old man is nearing the end of a life filled with kindness, love, and humanitarian service.

He's still with us for a while yet, and we have some time to prepare ourselves for the inevitable. Saying goodbye to him when the time comes will be incredibly hard, but we don't have to do it quite yet. In the meantime, let us celebrate this life that has been so long and so well-lived, and wish for him a peaceful departure.

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Jimmy Carter sent home for hospice care, declines further treatment. [View all] RandySF Feb 2023 OP

. NewHendoLib Feb 2023 #1

Sorry to hear this. Jim__ Feb 2023 #2

Prayers.............. Lovie777 Feb 2023 #3

Oh dear! 2naSalit Feb 2023 #4

Nooooo! My prayers with this American Hero and Moral Leader as well as his keopeli Feb 2023 #5

So sad to hear this bluestarone Feb 2023 #6

I knew it was coming, but I am devastated all the same. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #7

He is a good man ItsjustMe Feb 2023 #8

... Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #9

I'm sorry to hear this. Ocelot II Feb 2023 #10

He has lived a long and interesting life. former9thward Feb 2023 #11

So sad to hear. A literal giant. tritsofme Feb 2023 #12

I wish him peace. I wish his family the same. Stinky The Clown Feb 2023 #13

+1 peppertree Feb 2023 #24

Wonderful, sweet photo! This is heartbreaking... I wanted this man to live forever! liberalla Feb 2023 #105

You're welcome peppertree Feb 2023 #117

... markie Feb 2023 #14

❤️ sarchasm Feb 2023 #15

Very sad MN2theMax Feb 2023 #16

Ugh. This moved me to tears. We were lucky to have him for as long as we did. gldstwmn Feb 2023 #17

I am so sorry to hear this. chillfactor Feb 2023 #18

Aw crap, bad news. lpbk2713 Feb 2023 #19

A good, long life, especially for a US president. haele Feb 2023 #20

A grateful country thanks you, President Jimmy Carter. FalloutShelter Feb 2023 #21

Thank goodness Biden and Harris are in the White House. rogue emissary Feb 2023 #22

Biden and Harris will do it right. murielm99 Feb 2023 #136

oh no ☹️ In It to Win It Feb 2023 #23

Now cracks a noble heart blogslug Feb 2023 #25

Hail to the Chief VGNonly Feb 2023 #26

Well said. This is sad news. He will be missed when the time comes. n/t Paper Roses Feb 2023 #45

He will be missed Warpy Feb 2023 #27

Weeping for our impending loss of a great and good man. love_katz Feb 2023 #28

Good man, great heart . . . Lead a life of service and faith . . . He will be missed.😢 Liberal In Red State Feb 2023 #29

He defines what being a good person is. twodogsbarking Feb 2023 #30

+100 Duppers Feb 2023 #55

I am very sad. Habitat for Humanity has helped many people judesedit Feb 2023 #31

: onecaliberal Feb 2023 #32

I always liked him... I was working at an upscale restaurant during the NH primaries...True story Joinfortmill Feb 2023 #33

💕 diehardblue Feb 2023 #34

Oh my... Ohio Joe Feb 2023 #35

Such a good man. tblue37 Feb 2023 #36

98 years old. Sad but he had an amazing run. Kablooie Feb 2023 #37

prayers for all involved gopiscrap Feb 2023 #38

A role model to the end. yardwork Feb 2023 #39

A man of honor is passing on. 🕯️ irisblue Feb 2023 #40

A man of peace. roamer65 Feb 2023 #41

A giant of a man Aviation Pro Feb 2023 #42

NO! Aristus Feb 2023 #43

The good are always first to go, it seems. RandySF Feb 2023 #46

... Aristus Feb 2023 #48

The Guinea worms went first. Tanuki Feb 2023 #63

He has been the exception to that, our longest living president... Tom Rinaldo Feb 2023 #135

It's just that I would like to see some other people go first. RandySF Feb 2023 #139

Love bobnicewander Feb 2023 #44

The classiest president in my lifetime. JohnnyRingo Feb 2023 #47

Exactly. senseandsensibility Feb 2023 #119

Sad nes liberal N proud Feb 2023 #49

God bless you Jimmy Carter... Jack-o-Lantern Feb 2023 #50

My favorite President who has set a high standard for all future Presidents. walkingman Feb 2023 #51

Sad news, but not unexpected COL Mustard Feb 2023 #52

Maybe staying home will give him a second wind Marthe48 Feb 2023 #53

It could. My father was fired from hospice at least twice. catrose Feb 2023 #58

I heard you could get off it Marthe48 Feb 2023 #59

Thanks for saying this. jeffreyi Feb 2023 #77

Right, my dad's heart doctor said that a typical summer_in_TX Feb 2023 #131

A life well lived. May love, family, and friends surround you now. You and Rosalynn have touched.. Botany Feb 2023 #54

🌺. A great man choosing his own path out. May he cross gently, with our gratitude. 💔 Hekate Feb 2023 #56

Really sorry to hear of this 3auld6phart Feb 2023 #57

Carter is a great man malaise Feb 2023 #60

With Joe Biden in the Oval Office: Tanuki Feb 2023 #61

I'm Glad He Lived Long Enough To See Biden In The White House... smb Feb 2023 #64

+1000 Niagara Feb 2023 #79

💙💙 crickets Feb 2023 #129

What a great shot. calimary Feb 2023 #138

The world will be something less with his passing. Jakes Progress Feb 2023 #62

His life's work made the World a less hurtful place. Tommymac Feb 2023 #137

Oh nooo StarryNite Feb 2023 #65

Republicans made him give up his beloved peanut farm before taking office! SunSeeker Feb 2023 #85

Republicans did not MAKE him give it up. Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #97

This message was self-deleted by its author Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #98

Transfering his interest to a blind trust is selling. SunSeeker Feb 2023 #115

Not all title changes are sales. Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #125

He was the first President I voted for. I admired him then and I will always admire him. debm55 Feb 2023 #66

Carter was a President ahead of his time. Buckeyeblue Feb 2023 #67

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Rebl2 Feb 2023 #68

Rest peacefully, Jimmy. mobeau69 Feb 2023 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #91

I voted for him. Texaswitchy Feb 2023 #70

my second vote for president... bahboo Feb 2023 #71

Same with me. DFW Feb 2023 #80

yes...that first vote.... bahboo Feb 2023 #84

Nixon xheated to get in the first time DFW Feb 2023 #87

Mine, too. ShazzieB Feb 2023 #101

Heartbreaking news... rubbersole Feb 2023 #72

President Carter is a truly great man LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2023 #73

It's good that his funeral will be held under the Biden Administration kskiska Feb 2023 #74

A great man... he will be missed......... Takket Feb 2023 #75

Prayers for a safe and peaceful journey FakeNoose Feb 2023 #76

He's been with us for so long that it seemed like wnylib Feb 2023 #78

This is unfortunates to read. Niagara Feb 2023 #81

One of the finest men to ever walk this planet thatcrowwoman Feb 2023 #82

First President I Ever Voted For GGoss Feb 2023 #83

This is very sad news indeed. chowder66 Feb 2023 #86

Carter not "sent home". Irishxs Feb 2023 #88

Pass on peacefully President Jimmy Carter. We thank you for all you did for those in need. Your iluvtennis Feb 2023 #89

This is going to be gutting. Oneironaut Feb 2023 #90

He was the first president I have any actually memories of cherish44 Feb 2023 #92

Sigh. May your days befilled with love, and beautiful memories, President Carter. Strength to your.. electric_blue68 Feb 2023 #93

Great role model for us all countryken Feb 2023 #94

Awww, man.. Texasgal Feb 2023 #95

This is heartbreaking but not unexpected sdfernando Feb 2023 #96

Seven years older than my parents are now - Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #99

What a Life! SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2023 #100

Aw gee 💔😪 nt Raine Feb 2023 #102

This news is heartbreaking..... Butterflylady Feb 2023 #103

My father's personal hero. Tommy Carcetti Feb 2023 #104

I will remember him this Presidents Days as one of the finest men to occupy the office Historic NY Feb 2023 #106

Awwww!!! DemUnleashed Feb 2023 #107

The world is going to be a colder, darker place without him. roamer65 Feb 2023 #108

Come on Fux BidenRocks Feb 2023 #109

Crying. PurgedVoter Feb 2023 #110

A really good man. His maker will welcome him with open arms. sinkingfeeling Feb 2023 #111

Thank you for your service and devotion to human rights President Carter Uncle Joe Feb 2023 #112

Loudest by leading by example. PlutosHeart Feb 2023 #113

The first POTUS I ever voted for. BigmanPigman Feb 2023 #114

As shocking as this news is, I am not devastated. ShazzieB Feb 2023 #116

A wonderful person and very underrated President mvd Feb 2023 #118

👇👇👇 Goonch Feb 2023 #120

I have his autobiography - on audio, read by the author Rhiannon12866 Feb 2023 #124

There will be a great spiritual vacuum when Jimmy passes... kentuck Feb 2023 #121

Twitter replies: Rhiannon12866 Feb 2023 #122

I was at a local brewery this afternoon - celebrating an 11 mile run when I read this. Probatim Feb 2023 #123

Taught Obama Everything he knew 😂 Roy Rolling Feb 2023 #126

My folks and brother both passed in a hospice facility. Backseat Driver Feb 2023 #127

One of our best, an incredible man who has lived a long life crickets Feb 2023 #128

I wish him a peaceful passage. Crunchy Frog Feb 2023 #130

Sad news. We've been so blessed by his tremendous service. Jarqui Feb 2023 #132

He was my first Presidential vote LittleGirl Feb 2023 #133

Heartbreaking news gademocrat7 Feb 2023 #134