Michelle Obama 'sends her thoughts and prayers' while absent from Carter's funeral

(The Hill) – Michelle Obama wasn't among the mourners attending former President Carter's funeral service in Washington, but she says she's thinking of and praying for "everyone who loved and learned" from the late commander in chief.The former first lady was notably not among the former first family members gathered at the funeral service at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. Carter, the 39th president, died last month at age 100.  Jimmy Carter’s funeral bring