In Memory of our Beloved President Hinckley

Last night at 8:00 pm, I had just put Hannah to bed and Nic was at a Stake Priesthood meeting, I flipped the TV to channel 5 and caught the end of breaking news: President Gordon B. Hinckley had passed away (at age 97). He was the prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The news came as an utter shock. I've been expecting it and expecting it, but when it actually happened I wasn't expecting it at all! I grabbed the phone and called my parents to pass on the news. I needed to talk to someone!

I know President Hinckley is a prophet of God. He did so much good. He's really been serving the Church and the world since 1933, when he went on a mision and then accepted an assignment to run the Radio, Publicity and Mission Literature Committee, he was named an assistant to the Quorum of the 12 in 1958, served in the First Presidency to 3 presidents, and was the prophet and president for, I believe, 13 years. President Hinckley will certainly be remembered for his push and work for building temples. He traveled the world. He is the prophet of the world and loves the people everywhere. He has been on every continent. This wonderful man did so much good to bring positive coverage to the Church. He was open and funny. What a sense of humor he had. He kept us all on our toes! At conferences he would wave his cane. Here is a picture of him "knighting" President Eyring when he was called into the First Presidency. I was watching on TV and didn't know until latter what all the laughing was about.

President Hinckley will be sorely missed. I love him dearly and am saddened by his passing; however, I joy in his life and his great influence. I can't help but think of what a joyeous reception he must have received in heaven! First with his wife, I'm sure both he and she are so, so happy to be with one another again. With our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. With Brother Joseph. With all those blessed by temple work. What wonderful man of God!