A 99-year-old Jimmy Carter has warmed the hearts of people across the nation after he made a two-hour trip from his hospice care in order to say goodbye to his late wife, Rosalynn.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Rosalynn Carter - a former First Lady of the United States - had sadly passed away at the age of 96.
The Carter Center revealed that Rosalynn died just two days after she entered hospice care at her home in Plains, Georgia. She leaves behind an enduring legacy of mental health advocacy and compassionate service.
Per The Independent, Jimmy made a two-hour 120-mile journey in order to attend the Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church for the service.
Her life was honored at a tribute service on Tuesday in Atlanta, with many members of the Carter family in attendance, including former POTUS Jimmy Carter. Earlier this year, The Carter Center announced that the former president had entered hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, instead of receiving "additional" medical treatment after "a series of short hospital stays".
Due to the fact that Carter is no longer able to talk, the couple's daughter, 56-year-old Amy Carter, read a letter that her father had written for her mother 75 years ago while serving in the Navy.
The beautiful tribute service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church. Credit: Pool / Getty"My darling every time I have ever been away from you, I have been thrilled when I returned to discover just how wonderful you are," the letter read. "While I'm away I tried to convince myself you could not be as sweet and beautiful as I remember.
"But when I see you, I fall in love with you all over again. Does that seem strange to you? It doesn't to me. Goodbye, darling. Until tomorrow, Jimmy."
Amy added during her eulogy: "My mom spent most of her life in love with my dad... Their partnership and love story was a defining feature of her life. Because he isn't able to speak to you today. I'm going to share some of his words about loving and missing."
Amy Carter, daughter of Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, touches her mother's casket. Credit: Pool / GettyJimmy and Rosalynn had been married for 77 years until her death.
Amy was seen holding her father's hand while other family members delivered their eulogies. These included Amy's brother, James, who said to those in attendance: "My mother, Rosalynn Carter was the most beautiful woman I've ever met. And pretty to look at too."
"She saved my life," he added - referencing his battles with substance abuse.
Jason Carter, one of Jimmy and Rosalynn's grandsons, said: "My grandmother doesn't need a eulogy, her life was a sermon."
The service was one full of both laughter and tears, as people united to celebrate the life of the former First Lady.
Other former First Ladies in attendance were Melania Trump and Michelle Obama - who walked in together prior to taking their seats in the front row. Other guests included former First Ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, current First Lady Jill Biden, and the current President Joe Biden.
After seeing Jimmy Carter attend the service, people took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise the couple's love and dedication to one another.
"President Jimmy Carter attended his wife First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s tribute service today wrapped in a commemorative blanket with her face on it and chose the hymn 'Let their be peace on earth and let it begin with me.' An incredible human. Sending him love always," one person wrote.
A second person added: "President Jimmy Carter, 99 years old, and in hospice care for nearly 10 months, traveled to Atlanta from Plains and made it to wife Rosalynn's funeral. That's how a real life love story ends. Respect."
Following Rosalynn Carter's death, The Carter Center released a statement paying tribute to his late wife. "Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” he said. "She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me."
Our thoughts are with Carter's family and loved ones at this time.