In Honor of President Gordon B Hinckley

by Miriam Caldwell | More from this Blogger

28 Jan 2008 08:48 PM

Yesterday evening President Gordon B Hinckley passed away. He is a man that will truly be missed for his wonderful talks, insight and guidance of the church. In many ways I look at President Hinckley as the prophet who has affected me most in my life. I was just a junior in high school when he was sustained as a prophet, but even as a young child I loved to hear him speak. Every General conference I would look forward to his insight and guidance. As an adult, it is amazing at how he touched on topics that I needed to hear.

Just today I even had that happen. I was listening to the radio and the news story that was talking about his death took time to share a few quotes. One of the quotes was about motherhood and the importance of this role. It has been something I have been praying about the last week. I was fortunate to be listening and to know the answer to my question and concerns.

President Hinckley spent the majority of his life in church service. He worked for the church in many capacities before he was officially called to a leadership position. He was prepared to lead the church. One his biggest legacies will be the temples that were built around the world under his leadership. Personally I have been blessed to have temple close by due to this legacy.

I am grateful that President Hinckley continually urged us to do better and to be kinder to each other. He taught us to reach out with love and compassion. I am grateful that he has the opportunity to return home and to be with his wife and loved ones. I am grateful for the sacrifices and service that he gave to all of us. What favorite memories do you have of President Hinckley?

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babydawn (7008) 28 Jan 2008 09:09 PM

That talk he gave, I think it was called "To the Women of the Church" was one of my all time favorites. I am really going to miss him. :(

Miriam Caldwell (8030) 28 Jan 2008 09:13 PM

I am too. Thanks for sharing the title, I will go look it up and read it.

babydawn (7008) 28 Jan 2008 09:17 PM

http://www.lds.org/pa/library/0,17905,4932-1,00.html

For anyone else who would like to read it.

Tristi Pinkston (10839) 29 Jan 2008 11:00 AM

I loved President Hinckley. He was so kind, so good, so loving -- you could see it in his face. His passing is hard but I know he was greeted with rejoicing on the other side.