The world lost a giant of humanity. On Sunday, James Earl Carter left us at a little over 100 years old. He was our 39th president during the mid seventies. His administration was marked with some triumphs and some crisis that were historic with the Iran Hostage crisis. His post presidential career was marked with numerous human rights efforts and a world changing agreement between adversaries. President Carter was building houses fort Habit for Humanity into his nineties. He acted as an observer for fair elections in many countries and won the Nobel Peace prize.
Mostly, he was a man of great faith. Even though he was a Christian, he embraced people of all faiths in every country he entered. Married to Roselyn for 77 years, she was his constant partner and companion. Their commitment to each other was beyond measurement. We could all aspire to be as good a person as he was. I am saddened by his passing but inspired by the life he led.
The new year is approaching. I will turn 75 in March. I leave 2024 in great haste being glad is it over. After a heart attack and stroke, many hours of therapy and a few falls on my face. I am ready to turn the page.
I hope for the best for all of us
all for now
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