From my daughter Julie's blog. Thank you for standing a little taller, being a little better . . . . . and taking the time to share your feelings about our Prophet. Hope you don't mind me sharing.
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Stand a little taller, be a little better, look to God and live.
2 Timothy 4:6-7
6. For I am now ready to be offered. And the time of my departure is at hand.
7. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous judge shall give me at that day. And not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.
Enos 1:27
And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in Him I shall rest. And I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before Him; then shall I see His face with pleasure, and He will say unto me; Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen
Tonight I got a phone call from my sister Amber informing me that our Prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley passed away of old age. Although he was 97 years old, it broke my heart. I guess I just figured he would always be here. My heart is broken and I will miss him so much. Even though I didn't know him personally, I felt like I did. I know I am not alone in this. He was so loved. And he loved all of us so much. "I have a confession to make...I love you." He said that in one of his addresses. I love that. He had the most amazing personality and brought people from all over the world together. He loved people of all Faiths. He was such an example to me of love. He was compassionate about people. I will miss him. His passing is a sweet thing. He is reuniting with his wife. I am so thankful for my testimony of God's Plan. What a wonderful plan it is. We get to come to this earth, make choices, love, learn and progress. But then it doesn't end there. After this life the progression is not over....the love is not over, its more intense and can last forever. I love my prophet and I am happy for him and where he is now. I hope we can all remember the things he has taught us about how to live our lives. He loved this Gospel. He loved our Savior and our loving Father in Heaven. He said it so simply. Stand a little taller, be a little better, look to God and live.
2 comments:
you did a great job in raising that daughter. I'm so proud of your service as missionaries.
I was lucky and got good kids. I am so proud of them and the way they are living their lives and raising their children. I thank Heavenly Father every day for them and the way they are raising their family to love the "Lord". I love you and are proud of you and your sacrifice for your family.
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