So my roomies and I decided to drive down to Salt Lake for President Hinckley's viewing today. It was so peaceful. Seeing him was pretty powerful. Just to see this little man who almost looked blissful lying there. The part that hit me the most was seeing his hands. It just made me think about how grateful I was for all that those two hands have done for me personally. Then when I looked around at the huge line of people I realized how many lives he affected and how many people where changed through him. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have lived during the time that he has served here on earth. I remember him saying once that he worried he would be remembered as the prophet no one listened to, I want to do everything I can to make that not true. We all should be doing all that we can to repay this man who did so much for us. Never forget his dedication to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. He had a lot to teach us ... and we have a lot to learn.
We love you President Hinckley! Thank you for all you did for us!
-Kaitlyn
3 comments:
That is so amazing that you got to go!!
One night i read President Hinckleys testimony in the closing session of conference (oct 2005 i thnk. I had never felt the spirit touch me so strongly through the words of a prophet of God. I knew then that for sure the Lord has given us a Prophet on the earth today...he loves us that much to do that, so how could i ignore such an amazing gift. Ever since then i have wanted to shake Pres Hinckley's hand, unfortunently i never did, but that doesn't change all the good he did in this world. he will be rewarded for his service.
So our amazing institute class was all about the passing of the keys to President Monson as soon as President Hinckley passed. How amazing and perfect is the organization that the church just keeps going! There is no drama or dispute; just the saints doing the Lord's will! How amazing!
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