What a Wonderful Man....

President Gordon B Hinckley

June 23, 1910-January 27, 2008

As I sit here sad by the news of the passing of our Wonderful Prophet President Gordon B Hinckley I feel shocked yet knowing that I feel very grateful that we have been able to have him around for such a long time. You know I feel something for President Hinckley. I feel that he is the First Prophet that I feel that I listened too and understood (I think I was too young before). I am sad to think that we don't get to hear from him this coming up April, I feel sad that my kids don't get to know him as well as I do (I do realize their will be many more wonderful Prophets for them to listen and learn about). I am very grateful to be around during this time of my life to have all those wonderful memories of him.

You know some of my thoughts that I always think about is the first time I went through the Temple. I received my Endowments in the Salt Lake Temple. As Carson and I sat in the Celestial room for the first time, Carson showed me where the Holy of Holies room is located and I always picture that room and what has gone on in there. I picture this sweet little old man in their showing his love to all of us, oh I am sorry for all of the rambling but I feel so much love for him. I always think about the love he showed for his cute little Marjorie and everything he taught us about marriage and how to treat and love our spouse. Oh how I strive for a marriage like his. How much it just opens up my eyes of how I need to treat Carson on a daily basis.

On a lighter note, at our home we talk about President Hinckley quite often and how he will be spending his birthday. Our little Alec has his same birthday, as he talks about his own birthday (which seems to be almost everyday) we also have to guess what President Hinckley will be doing! This coming up year we were wondering if President Hinckley was going to have a Batman party as well!!

Back in my nanny days I made one of my first "big girl" decisions and did something that I probably shouldn't have done (for most of you know what that is and for those who don't just know I was not smart!). Before I went out and did this I thought to myself there is no where in the Church that says I can't do it, so I did it! One year later is when President Hinckley came out with the Six Bees-Be Clean, Be Smart,Be Grateful,Be True, Be Humble, Be Prayerful at that point I thought there it is I need to go take care of my "big girl" decisions so luckily I was able to get it removed. Oh thank you President Hinckley for opening up my eyes and the things I should be doing in my life. I can't imagine not having it removed and having to answer to my kids.

I am so happy for him being able to see Marjorie again and I just hope and pray that we will never forget the wonderful things that he has taught us and all of the love he has for all of us. He is someone that I never want my kids to forget.

"The time has come to stand a little taller, to lift our eyes and stretch our minds to a greater comphrension and understanding of the grand millennial mission of this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" --Pres. Hinckley

"This is my prayer for all of us-Lord increase our faith. Our faith to bridge the chasms of uncertainty and doubt....grant us faith to look beyond the problems of the moment to the miracles of the future....give us faith to do what is right and let the consequences follow."--Pres. Hinckley

We will love and miss you President Hinckley. We will always have you and everything that you have done for us and all of your teachings close to our hearts!