I was listening along with you as I drove to another funeral a couple of counties away, and like you, was struck by the choice of that hymn, altho I also knew that Jimmy Carter (remember the kerfluffle when he refused to sign documents as James Earl?) had planned every minute of the service and obviously chose every piece of music. Was also struck by the Ruffles and Flourishes which he hated and which were not usually played during his time in office.
When I think of Carter, tho, I think of standing in Lafayette Park on the afternoon of Sept 17, 1978. A Jewish girlfriend and I had left work to join the crowd to listen to the signing of the Camp David Accords. We truly believed/hoped that the world would be a better place thanks to Carter's getting these two old foes together.
That accomplishment and Habitat for Humanity alone would make a wonderful legacy for Jimmy and Roselyn Carter, but there was so much more.
Beautifully written. Great perspective. Thank you
I was listening along with you as I drove to another funeral a couple of counties away, and like you, was struck by the choice of that hymn, altho I also knew that Jimmy Carter (remember the kerfluffle when he refused to sign documents as James Earl?) had planned every minute of the service and obviously chose every piece of music. Was also struck by the Ruffles and Flourishes which he hated and which were not usually played during his time in office.
When I think of Carter, tho, I think of standing in Lafayette Park on the afternoon of Sept 17, 1978. A Jewish girlfriend and I had left work to join the crowd to listen to the signing of the Camp David Accords. We truly believed/hoped that the world would be a better place thanks to Carter's getting these two old foes together.
That accomplishment and Habitat for Humanity alone would make a wonderful legacy for Jimmy and Roselyn Carter, but there was so much more.
Great piece and very true.