Last night while my parents and i were watching 'Mansfield Park' my Grandpa called to tell us that he had some bad news. I couldn't hear what he said, but as soon as I heard my mom say "President Hinckley" I started crying. Our beloved prophet has passed away, and will be greatly missed by many. You can't be sad for him, he lived a good long life (97 years!). And now he can be with his sweet little wife whom he loved so much. He has done so much good in the world. He was always cheerful, enthusiastic, funny, and optimistic. Now he can rest. But as soon as he's done talking with the people he can now be with I can't help but think he'll go straight to work as a missionary. Teaching all the people he can about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
One thing I personally loved about him is how much love he always expressed toward everyone. Particularly the youth. He loved the young people, and everybody. You could see it shining of his countenance. if you have ever read 'Way to Be!" you will come to more fully realize how much love he really had, and still has! He genuinely wants us all to be happy and successful, and that's why he wrote that book. I would recommend that EVERYONE read that book.
Well, as I said, he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. You would have to be a very hard hearted to not to love such a man after listening to him. I can't see how anyone could see him as anything but a sparkling gem of a man , full of life, love, and enthusiasm.
We miss you President Gordon B. Hinckley!
3 comments:
What you have written is just the way I feel as well. We all love him so much because of the love he had for everyone and the optimism that he always expressed. He always looked for the good. What wonderful pictures. I love to see him waving his cane, he was so enthusiastic, and to see his beautiful a wife.
Tiffany, I will read Way to Be. I haven't read it yet.
I loved President Hinckley too. I know I will miss him. But I am happy I was able to be a member of the church while he was our prophet.
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