A Fitting Final Gift From Jimmy Carter

[mamacita75]

64. Final gift

is truly what it is, Malaise. Thank you for sharing this. Later stages of life need to be discussed and shared like it is a part of life because it is. Most folks are afraid to face the fact that we all die. Not addressing it doesn't make it go away.

Jimmy Carter is such a dignified man. He has taught us so much about what life can be if we only open our eyes. Living your life for others is the best reward. Then, allowing others to care for you is enriching for all.

My studies were in Gerontology and death and dying, the mourning process and how we conclude our journey. I was a nursing center administrator in the 80s. The grieving process is gut wrenching. My mother was taken care of having hospice in our home for her. It was an enormous help and took off so much of the stress with long illness care knowing it was terminal. I highly recommend hospice for folks. Not all experiences are the same though.

I do hope he has ice cream on his birthday. Did not realize it was October 1st!