Our Prophet......

You know I hope to find a way to keep this blog. It is the closest thing that I have to a journal. So I just wanted to acknowledge Pres. Hinkleys passing. Nathan got a text message last night from a friend at around 8:00. We weren't sure if the kid was correct so we tried to get on line to find out. Within 10 to 15 minutes I heard from my dad and Gina in Texas. I am amazed at how quickly the word spread, he had only passed a little after 7:00 and most people knew by 8:30. I loved Pres. Hinkley. He made me proud how he stepped out into the media and talked very openly about the church. He was happy, witty, and intelligent. I found it easy to respect and love him. Then his sweet little wife died and he was so sad and lonely. I was truly sad for him, and I just wanted him to pass quickly so he wouldn't be so lonely for his wife. But as the years went on, I realised that he was just going through a learning experience, that he was having a trial in his life. Having to live on and keep going and dealing with the deep loss he felt without his wife. So I am sad that he is gone, but I'm very happy for him to be with her again.