At 91, and diagnosed with cancer, former
U.S. President Jimmy Carter will not be stopped. After getting the okay from his doctors to go to Nepal to build homes via
Habitat for Humanity Work Project with former First Lady
Rosalynn Carter, the trip was cancelled due to the country's
current civil unrest and some fuel problems. Since 1983, the Carters, who have been married for 69 years, have been building homes with Atlanta-based Habitat For Humanity. Refusing to break tradition, the Carters
rescheduled to build homes in Memphis, Tennessee on Monday, November 2.
Giving of their time, kindness and energy, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter have worked to help others around the world. In 1982 they founded the non-governmental non-profit Carter Center. The center's mission seen around the world is: Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope. Some of center's accomplishments and ongoing work includes monitored 138 elections to ensure fairness and democracy, and helping to fight the Guinea-Worm Disease and River Blindness—with great success. With his beautiful sense of humor, President Carter says he'd like to see an end to the guinea worm before his end. To learn more about the Carter Center, click here.
A Nobel Peace Prize recipient and member of
The Elders (founded by Nelson Mandela), President Carter continues to promote peace in countries like Syria. During his four-year term, he never took America in war. In 1978, President Carter facilitated a treaty between Israel and Egypt called the Camp David Accords. There has been peace between the two countries for 37 years.
His lifetime achievements in the White House and after leaving the Oval Office are massive and much of the public is just now discovering his great deeds. Hundreds flock to Georgia to hear President Carter speak at a church Sunday School. He teaches many, not by "pushing" his own faith on others, but by living through example, inspiring others to love more, give more, and live better lives. They also go to visit the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
A Facebook page has been created called Honoring Jimmy Carter. They post quotes, stories, and tributes about President Carter, as well as Rosalynn Carter. To visit the page, click here.
A national and world treasure, President Carter is a rare gift representing peace, democracy and human rights. Many are grateful to have lived to witness the work of one of the greatest human beings of our time. Thank you, President Carter.
Photos courtesy of: The Carter Center/CarterCenter.org and/or The Carter Center on Facebook
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