Tonight as I write this my heart is happy and saddened at the same time. Gordon B. Hinckley the fifteenth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Prophet of the Lord Jesus Christ passed away tonight. Granted he was 97 years old so it shouldn't have been a shock, however it still is. President Hinckley was truly a person who loved everyone no matter of their religion or race. He just loved all Gods children and wanted to serve them. He has taught me personally a lot about being a faithful member of the Gospel but also about loving people unconditionally. He showed that you can be a faithful member of the church and still have fun. He had the best sense of humor and you could see that right up until the end. I also admired the love he had for his wife who passed away a few years back. He missed her terribly and was not afraid to share that with people. I know that there is a great reunion going on in heaven right now!! I will miss his voice at conference with those occasional high pitches that made you think of a young boy going into his puberty. I am thankful for the lessons that he taught on forgiveness. Not holding onto those grudges. That is only one lesson that I am taking into my own life. He loved the Lord and truly served him all the days of his life.
I appreciate you reading my blog and listening to my testimony of a Prophet of God. This is weighing greatly on my mind tonight. He will be missed by millions and yet we all eagerly await the new President and Prophet. (?Thomas S. Monson?, another almost perfect Man)
No comments:
Post a Comment