I was so sad to hear of our great Prophets passing. I waited with great anticipation for conference to hear his reassuring voice, his words of strength, conviction, and faith. What a great example of selfless sacrifice and quiet service. I remember in college one night a bunch of us freshman rode the bus to salt lake and spent the night sleeping in line to hear general conference. It was such a thrill to see the prophet for the first time in person. Only a few months later he came to Monticello, (my hometown) to check out a spot for a brand new idea. The small temple. I will never forget the dedication ceremony, or watching him cement the cornerstone that same day. Monticello was sort of a proto-type to see how this new small temple thing would work. It was nothing short of genius. I have benefitted from the small temples everywhere we have lived. Louisville Kentucky, Oklahoma City, and now in Anchorage too. What a massive legacy he leaves with us, and again how sad for us to have lost him, but so awesome for him to be with his wife again!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Together Again
I was so sad to hear of our great Prophets passing. I waited with great anticipation for conference to hear his reassuring voice, his words of strength, conviction, and faith. What a great example of selfless sacrifice and quiet service. I remember in college one night a bunch of us freshman rode the bus to salt lake and spent the night sleeping in line to hear general conference. It was such a thrill to see the prophet for the first time in person. Only a few months later he came to Monticello, (my hometown) to check out a spot for a brand new idea. The small temple. I will never forget the dedication ceremony, or watching him cement the cornerstone that same day. Monticello was sort of a proto-type to see how this new small temple thing would work. It was nothing short of genius. I have benefitted from the small temples everywhere we have lived. Louisville Kentucky, Oklahoma City, and now in Anchorage too. What a massive legacy he leaves with us, and again how sad for us to have lost him, but so awesome for him to be with his wife again!
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I love your pictures of him. He was always smiling. I have such a strange mix of emotions today. I am very happy he is reunited with his sweet wife.
Thanks mags. As I have read various tributes on blogs, and in the news it is pretty neat to make the connection of his massive temple effort. I think we have all been affected in some way by a Temple he brought to us. At a time when our church has never been so large and could feel a little less personal, he made it about the individual member.
of all the posts i've seen on pres. hinkley, i love your title the most!!!
Maggie- I have been slowly getting into the blogging thing and I noticed your link on Brooke and Chad's blog. It is good to see you and your adorable family!! I can't believe how fast time goes by. It seems like not so long ago we were neighbors in Indy. Good times!! Glad to hear that you are "enjoying the ride!!" I could say the same for us for sure!! Hope to hear from you soon!
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Thanks Maggie. I wish I could do a tribute, too, and put it so eloquently. What a wonderful man and prophet he was.
PS I tagged you. Check my blog. I always love to hear your answers!
Mags,
Thanks for talking with me today. It always buts a smile on my face when I can talk to my sisters, and it is even better when it is an hour and twenty minute conversation.
Mags The older I get the more and more you become an inspiration to me. I love ya!!
Thanks for being my bossy older sister, I wouldn't have it any other way.
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