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In reply to the discussion: Jimmy Carter hospitalized after collapsing while working on Habitat for Humanity house [View all]yellowdogintexas
(22,114 posts)79. you should see him at a Habitat worksite
When he was in Fort Worth for the blitz build, he spent the morning carrying 2 x 4 boards into the house he was working on. Our house was uphill and we could see everything. He was moving all these 8 foot long 2 x 4s like they were popsicle sticks. Then he put them through the table saw. Rosalyn was painting trim around the front door. It is a wonder we got anything done, because we were watching that house!!!
He told us Rosalyn wouldn't let him work on rooftops anymore. (this was at breakfast that morning) I did not get to meet him but did get to be in the same room (large tent, actually) when he opened the build and spoke to us for a few minutes.
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Jimmy Carter hospitalized after collapsing while working on Habitat for Humanity house [View all]
left-of-center2012
Jul 2017
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92 and still working hard for other people, to the detriment of his own health....
George II
Jul 2017
#3
A wonderful caring person...exact opposite of the current occupant of the White House
Stuart G
Jul 2017
#4
Especially if you are older. My doc says anyone over 60 needs to be drinking LOTS
LuckyLib
Jul 2017
#50
A man like Jimmy Carter should be an example for all of us. You can't tell someone like
YOHABLO
Jul 2017
#12
92 years and working on Habitat for Humanity house.-Get Well Soon-Love you Jimmy Carter!
Sunlei
Jul 2017
#14
My dad's 86, and any day I get home from work and I can't find him, I start looking around the yard.
Iggo
Jul 2017
#35
Iam not religious but he was one of the few people that I would call a TRUE christian..........
Old Vet
Jul 2017
#36
One President builds casinos and homes in giant skyscrapers for the wealthy
LiberalLovinLug
Jul 2017
#41
You are so right: Why do Republicans love the unchristian DT and hate the Christian Carter?
Dorn
Jul 2017
#82
He and Obama are the only two presidents in my life time that have integrity and worthy of respect.
BigmanPigman
Jul 2017
#48
It's funny, isn't it, how greatness may come at different times in a person's life.
PatrickforO
Jul 2017
#81