I remember Pres. Ezra Taft Benson when I was a little girl in Primary. I remember watching a video with him and a group of children gathered at his feet. He talked about his love for us, and of the Book of Mormon. I got a picture of him when I was baptized, and I hung it on my wall. I will never forget his love for the Book of Mormon.
And then I remember the loss when he died. As a young women's group, when we would do baptisms for the dead in Logan, we would stop by Whitney, ID and visit his grave. Pres. Howard W. Hunter took his place. I don't remember a lot about him. But the thing that often penetrates my mind was temple recommends. Get a current temple recommend, regardless if you live close to the temple or not. Be worthy, and if you are not worthy, then come back. He always plead for all to come back.
Now, Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley who I have actually been blessed to be in the same room four times, has passed away. I will never forget his optimism with people. Always looking for the best, hoping for the best, and believing that all would work out, just go to work. What amazing energy for the gospel. And his love for his wife, Marjorie, brings me the knowledge that once again, they are together! What a reunion it must have been, and the reassurance that he had to know he had lived his life to the fullest, in honor to his Father. So, I loved this tribute, and wish to place it here so that I can watch it, and remember.....
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7433508959787481703&pr=goog-sl
....and remember that just like before, and forever, we will always have a prophet to lead and guide and love. I already have a love for Pres. Thomas S. Monson. I remember loving his talks in conference when I was a child. I understood them, and loved the way he recited poems. So I am excited for the future, and for the many things that he has to teach me.
And then I remember the loss when he died. As a young women's group, when we would do baptisms for the dead in Logan, we would stop by Whitney, ID and visit his grave. Pres. Howard W. Hunter took his place. I don't remember a lot about him. But the thing that often penetrates my mind was temple recommends. Get a current temple recommend, regardless if you live close to the temple or not. Be worthy, and if you are not worthy, then come back. He always plead for all to come back.
Now, Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley who I have actually been blessed to be in the same room four times, has passed away. I will never forget his optimism with people. Always looking for the best, hoping for the best, and believing that all would work out, just go to work. What amazing energy for the gospel. And his love for his wife, Marjorie, brings me the knowledge that once again, they are together! What a reunion it must have been, and the reassurance that he had to know he had lived his life to the fullest, in honor to his Father. So, I loved this tribute, and wish to place it here so that I can watch it, and remember.....
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7433508959787481703&pr=goog-sl
....and remember that just like before, and forever, we will always have a prophet to lead and guide and love. I already have a love for Pres. Thomas S. Monson. I remember loving his talks in conference when I was a child. I understood them, and loved the way he recited poems. So I am excited for the future, and for the many things that he has to teach me.
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