So I am sitting here at work and all of a sudden my phone is ringing off the hook. I just found out Pres. Hinckley passed away and I am so full of emotion: Shocked because I thought/wished he would live forever, Sad because he will be missed dearly, Happy that he can now be with his sweet wife Marjorie his family and our Father in Heaven, Excited for Pres. Monson to take over, Thankful for all that he taught me and all that he did for the church, Amazed when I reflect on his life and all that he did and accomplished, Comforted to know that he is now free from his earthly aging body and ailments and can go on and share the gospel with others. These and so many other emotions are what I am feeling right now as I ponder on our dear prophet. He was the Prophet I have known best growing up and have grown to love and the one that has taught me so much over the years, I feel I gained a true testimony while he was presiding he is really going to be missed.
-To love and appreciate temples and to attend them often - 83 temples were erected during his ministry
-The importance of Relief Society
-To BE...smart, true, grateful, humble, clean, prayerful, positive, still and involved
-To Stand A Little Taller
-The importance of family history and knowing where we come from
-That I am a daughter of God and that as a woman there is a lot I can do for the church
-To Be Prepared
-Importance of missionary work and that "every member a missionary"
-The importance of education - established the perpetual education fund
-The importance of families
What I Love About Pres. Hinckley:
-His conviction and love for the Savior
-He was witty and had a great sense of humor - gotta love the cane :)
-He was a hard worker - I don't think the man slept
-His humanitarian efforts
-He loved and adored his wife and made sure everybody knew it
-He was always straight and to the point about what he taught
-He opened the church to the media and let the rest of the world know about "The Mormons"
-He led by example
-He genuinely cared and was concerned for the "whole" church and traveled the world to show it
-He made the world a better place
"WE THANK THEE OH GOD FOR A PROPHET TO GUIDE US IN THESE LATTER DAYS"
Thanks Pres. Hinckley for your years of service and never ending example. We will always remember the man that you were/are and all that you taught us - you will be missed dearly!
3 comments:
That was such a neat tribute. I'm glad he's with his wife again and in a better place but it will be weird to not see him anymore. What a wonderful man!
I love your tribute to president hinckley it is really neat! He will be missed but he is in a better place
Sherri....This is Natalie's sister, Carrie. I snoop on your blog all the time....I admit it. :o) I just had to comment on this post, because I think you wrote such a wonderful tribute to President Hinckley. I love the slide show, too. What you wrote just really touched me, and I wanted to say THANK YOU. You are such a great friend to my little sister, and I think you're adorable. Have a good week!!
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