At 99 and in Hospice Care, Jimmy Carter Makes 164-Mile Trip to Honor Late Wife Rosalynn
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Jimmy Carter, 99, made the effort to attend his wife Rosalynn's memorial service despite being in hospice care and having to travel 164 miles.
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Carter's attendance demonstrated his determination and tenacity to be there for Rosalynn, even though his health is declining.
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Carter has defied the odds many times through sheer willpower, showing up to volunteer and teach Sunday school despite injuries.
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Carter's family worried about him attending the service due to his frailty, but recognized the importance of his presence.
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Carter was unable to speak at the service, so his daughter read a love letter he wrote to Rosalynn 70 years ago while serving in the Navy.