I quickly wanted to capture my thought. As I heard the news this evening about the passing of our beloved Prophet I was instantly saddened. But almost as quickly as that sadness was felt it was even more quickly replaced with an unbelievable calmness that over took me! I listened to the news but could not get the picture out of my mind of that dear old man in the arms of our Heavenly Father. His journey here was faithfully completed and he was welcomed home.I truly believe this to to be a blessed day. Our Prophet reunited with his beloved wife and companion. I can't even imagine how sweet and precious that reuinion was. I have been blessed to have been taught and lead by such an incredible Christ like individual.
I will forever consider Pres. Hinckley my Prophet. Being in a room with him was such a powerful experience. The spirit that came with him never went unnoticed. How beautiful the plan is and how clear it seems to me at this moment. I know my purpose here on earth. I know what my reward will be. Like Pres. Hinckley if I strive to do my very best, following the commandments and teaching of a loving Heavenly father, I too can be welcomed home into His presents and live for eternity with my family one day.We truly are blessed aren't we! I thought I would include just a few of my favorite quotes from Pres. Hinckley.
**My Favorite "In all of living have much of fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured" **
"Be grateful. Be smart. Be clean. Be true. Be humble. Be prayerful."
“The time has come for us to stand a little taller, to lift our eyes and stretch our minds to a greater comprehension and understanding of the grand millennial mission of this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”
“Under the plan of heaven, the husband and the wife walk side by side as companions, neither one ahead of the other, but a daughter of God and a son of God walking side by side. Let your families be families of love and peace and happiness. Gather your children around you and have your family home evenings, teach your children the ways of the Lord, read to them from the scriptures, and let them come to know the great truths of the eternal gospel as set forth in these words of the Almighty.”
There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, if we have faith."
"Teach your children when they are young and small, and never quit. As long as they are in your home, let them be your primary interest."
"We must work at our responsibility as parents as if everything in life counted on it, because in fact everything in life does count on it."
2 comments:
Hi Kate! It's Amy Boehl. I saw your blog on one of the Andros' sites and thought I'd pop by and say hi. I loved your entry about Gordon B. Hinckley. Like you, I was sad but yet calm at the same time. I've seen a lot of blogs about him and it seems that everyone feels the same and knows that the reunion between him and his wife was sweet. We are lucky to know this. Not everyone in the world is as lucky as us to know about the gospel. I hope you and your family are well. Have a great week!
Love,
Amy
Kate- just to answer you question on my blog..Jen has a blog, it's on my link list under Jen M. (she's a McIntyre now) after Ricks we worked together here in Provo, and she had twin boys that are turning 4 next week! She had a baby girl last Oct. as well..She's in Arizona.
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