On Thursday for President Jimmy Carter was hospitalized in Winnipeg Manitoba due to dehydration. The 92-year-old had been helping build a home for Habitat For Humanity when he became unsteady. It was reported on Friday that the 39th POTUS of the United States had been released.
James Earl Carter Jr. is going strong in older age
Jimmy Carter was born James Earl Carter Jr. in Plains Ga.on October 1st, 1924.
He was elected the President in 1976. In 1984 President Carter and his wife Rosalyn began working with Habitat in Americus Ga. Since that time they have been very involved with Habitat for Humanity the organization that builds homes for low-income families throughout the nation. He was the only one of 5 living presidents who attended the inauguration of Donald Trump.
In August of 2015 former President Carter announced that melanoma had spread from his liver to his brain. He said he was leaving it in God's hands and later his faith was rewarded. Jimmy Carter went through treatment and when it was finished he made an amazing announcement to his Sunday school class at the church he attends.
The former president and peanut farmer's faith and resolve have been rewarding
The former peanut farmer told members of Maranatha Baptist that all traces of the cancer were gone from his brain and his liver. Jimmy Carter, continues to be cancer free today. He bounced back from a deadly disease so what's a little dehydration? lt is inspiring and encouraging that the former POTUS continues to serve the people even into his 9th decade on earth. Giving of himself to build homes for the poor is commendable.
Unfortunately, many men and women who are blessed to live into their 90's often deal with serious health issues. Some are home bound while others are in assisted living or nursing facilities. Canes, walkers, and motorized chairs may be needed in order for them to get around.
Jimmy Carter's life should inspire and encourage. He shows that one can live long and continue to give to society without needing the assistance that so many older adults must have. It is obvious the former President's faith and resolve have served him well.
Former President Carter is a wonderful example that one can live long and continue to give to society without needing the assistance that so many older adults must have. It is obvious the former POTUS has a strong faith and resolve. Both have served him well. Dehydration can affect anyone so if you find yourself out in the sun please make sure to get plenty of fluids and take breaks in order to prevent heat exhaustion.