| Subject: Re: President Hinckley |
Author:
Jess
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Date Posted: 20:29:34 01/28/08 Mon
In reply to:
Kiersten
's message, "President Hinckley" on 21:11:04 01/27/08 Sun
I feel the same way! Though not really sad yet--I don't think it has quite hit, and may not hit until I watch the funeral (thank you, DirecTV, for including BYU TV in your package). I'm just glad that he gets a break--he's been working so hard for so long. I hope he gets a week off before they put him to work in the spirit world--though knowing President Hinckley, he's already busy. :)
>I have mixed feelings that President Hinckley has
>died. Part of me is really sad. He was kind of my
>prophet, if you know what I mean. He's been the
>prophet since I was fourteen or fifteen years old,
>which is about the time I really started paying
>attention to conference and all that kind of stuff.
>His leadership led me through some huge milestones in
>my life. Although I never met him personally, I had
>the privilege of being in his presence multiple times.
> Though I never shook his hand, though he did not know
>my name, I can honestly say that I knew him and I
>loved him, and I will sorely miss him---his knowledge,
>his wisdom, his sense of humor, and his testimony.
>
>But I'm also so happy for him. If anyone has ever
>earned their eternal rest and reward, it is certainly
>him. He worked so hard for his entire life, and he is
>an example not just to every member of the church, but
>to everyone in the world. He deserves to move on and
>be with his wife again. And though I'm sure he'll be
>put to work again, I'm equally sure that he'll go to
>it with his customary vigor and happiness.
>
>Thank you, President Hinckley. You'll be missed!
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