We will miss President Hinckley! It feels like he has been a part of our lives for as long as I can remember. I remember when he was a counselor to President Kimball and President Benson, and as they lingered in poor health for so long, I could feel the heavy burden that was his as he lead the church trying to do everything in proper order and with the prophets' approval and blessing. I am very grateful that he was able to be active and functioning right up to the end of his life! I know that is what he wanted. He made us all feel loved, he made us all feel like there is hope, he made us all feel like we could become a little better each day, and make a difference in this world we live in!
I have learned and felt much at his feet, but one memory in particular I will never forget. It was during a Sunday session of general conference. He spoke of the temple, and at the conclusion of his talk we sang "The Spirit of God" and the choir sang the "Hallelujah Chorus" with us. My goodness, the spirit was sssoooooo strong. It even made it through the t.v. and into my family room in my home.
It will be different not seeing his face and hearing his voice, but I know I will feel those same sweet, tender feelings, as the spirit testifies that our new prophet is called of God. I am so grateful for the peace I feel because I know this church is lead by our Savior, Jesus Christ, and He will always be in charge, and the man who is sustained as our new prophet will be the man who is supposed to be our prophet at this time. We will grow to love him as we have loved President Hinckley, because he will serve us and love us and lead us in these tough times ahead.
p.s.- I am so happy to know that he is with his sweetheart once again! I could hardly bear to think of him feeling lonely at his age and with the burdens he had to bear!
1 comment:
You are correct. He was the man.
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