Praise to the man
President Hinckley just died. At 97 years old (although until his 95th birthday, you’d have mistaken him for a 70 year old). He was my prophet, the man that I looked to for guidance and testimony since I was a teenager and I almost thought that he was going to live forever (or at least until 100). I was in the choir that performed when he gave the devotional on the 6 Be’s (be grateful, be smart, be clean, be true, be humble, be prayerful) and I remember the tears that sprang to my eyes as we sang “We thank thee, O God, for a Prophet,” feeling, knowing that God’s prophet was in that room. I’m going to miss his gentle humor, his optimism, his example and his overwhelming love that he has for all of us.
I’d say “rest in peace,” but knowing the life that he led, I doubt that there’s going to be much resting going on. 🙂 But we love you and we’ll miss you.
For the full story, for those interested, read here.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Although we are of different faiths, my prayers are with you in this time of grief and mourning.
Thank you. I so appreciate your prayers.
In an related note, I noticed that the Greek Orthodox church lost their leader to death today, so there are quite a few members of faith who are in mourning today.
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Although I’m not of your faith, I’ve heard of Gordon often and he seemed like a wonderful man. He lived a long a fruitful life, and I could only wish more of our religious leaders followed his example.
He will be missed, but always there looking on from above. Peace to him and his family and everyone inspired by his words.
Amen.
He was wonderful, compassionate and humble and active and truly living what he believed. I wish I was more like him myself.
Thank you for your words. *hugs*
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Yeah, I read. Sorry to hear that. 🙁