"What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man."
I had mixed feelings last night when I found out our dear prophet, Gordon B. Hinkley had passed away. I was sad for the loss, but glad when I imagined the reunion that he and his wife must have had on the other side. In many ways, I feel a personal link and relationship with him. Ezra Taft Benson was the prophet of my childhood, Gordon B. was the prophet of my youth and young adulthood-- A time when, like so many other people, I was formulating a lasting testimony of the restored Gospel. I remember being at a session of General conference right after they dedicated the conference center. As the prophet entered, masses of people stood to honor him as they usually do. I stood with them and the spirit overwhelmed me- I knew that this man was chosen by God to lead our church. That testimony has stayed with me since. I think about all that he has done during his lifetime and I am awestruck. I enjoyed his sense of humor. In the same meeting where we all stood to honor him he waved us all to "sit down" with his cane. I have always loved that about him- he was so powerful, yet so humble at the same time. I have done some world travel and I am awestruck at all of the trips he took in his 80's and 90's. It showed to me his dedication and love for all people in the world. I am so grateful that he motivated so many temples to be built-- so that I could be married in my home town, Albuquerque, NM- I always dreamed there would be a temple there some day and it became a reality the same year I was married- I have always felt like that was a special gift just for me. I am so grateful that most places you go these days there is easy access to a temple nearby. But most powerful was his obvious love for the Savior. Not a conference went by when he didn't bear his loving testimony for the Lord. He is, in so many ways, one of the greatest men that has walked on this Earth. I am so grateful for the life he lived, and the example he left for us to follow.
This video sums it all up. I thank thee O God for Gordon B. Hinkley.
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Can I just ditto everything you said. You pretty well summed up what a wonderful man he was.
What a great testimony of Pres. Hinckley Lys! I was surprised at how excited I was as well for him to be reunited with his sweet wife. As much as I will miss him, there is almost no room for sadness. I only wish my kids could have come to love him as much as I do!
I agree with you all! I was so thrilled at thte thought of him being with his beloved wife again. I could also just imagine all the past prophets high fiveing him for all the temples that were able to be built and the gospel he was able to bring to so many. Em was sad and said "But Mom, he is the only prophet I know". We were all so blessed by him! Thank you for sharing your testimony of him - you have such beautiful way of wording things! And only you could get away with using Salt and Pepa in the same post:)
That video is such a jem!! What a man is right. Thanks for your testimony cutie pie. Is it okay if I call you that? Remember when you went to the pharmacy to pick up my migrane medication when I was pregnant. That was one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me. Thanks...
I've always had a soft place in my heart for Gordon B. I will miss him.
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