Showing posts with label President Hinkley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label President Hinkley. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Forever In My Heart

Losses In 2008...
Right and left, I am reading or hearing of those who passed away this year. Celebrities and Public Figures mostly top the lists. Each time I contemplate the losses of 2008, my thoughts immediately turn to the passing of
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The world is a better place because of the life and example of President Gordon B Hinkley. His Christ-like love and service leave a mark on this generation like no one else at this time in history ever has.
Do you remember where you were when you heard the news that President Gordon B Hinkley had passed away?
I do...it was during Florida Presidential Primary Week. We had a house full of College Students from the Washington DC Area who were here to work on the Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign at Florida Primary Crunch Time. There were 10 of them staying with us, and interestingly, they knew very little about the LDS Church, even though their Political Candidate of choice was LDS Church Member, Mitt Romney.
I remember being so sad and sitting down late at night with these great house guests to share with them the sad news about President Hinkley's passing. It opened up a several hour long Conversation about Religion, Prophets, Faith, etc.
I knew when we were done with the conversation, that they had a deeper understanding of where their Candidate was coming from and it seemed to me that they had a great zeal to support him and his Presidential Bid.
They learned about the LDS Faith from me and I learned soooo much about Politics from these bright young College Students.
Where were you when you heard about President Hinkley's passing?
Do you miss him?
What is one of your favorite memories of him?
Happy New Year!
Oh...and I said we were staying home tonight...not true...
we will be out with friends...local. We decided to turn in to party animals...
Just could not resist.
Other excitement...Ron is going to the Orange Bowl Game tomorrow night.
Watch for him as a blip on the screen tomorrow night!

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Go Forward With Faith

A Must Read....Or Listen....
"Go Forward With Faith"
The Biography of President Gordon B Hinkley
by Sheri L. Dew
As I watched the funeral for President Hinkley on television today,
I was reminded of this incredible book published in 1996.
If you don't have time to sit down and read...listen to this superbly written book on CD. You will gain a new appreciation for the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You will see how President Hinkley has been faithfully serving for many decades, quietly helping move the Church forward.
Reading this book was life changing for me. I gained such a love and appreciation for President Hinkley and The gospel of Jesus Christ.
This book is at the top of my favorites list! I know you will feel the same way when you read or listen to it.
Order here or here
Another book of this size of more could be written soley about President Hinkley's 12 years serving as the Prophet. What an amazing person. What an incredible blessing to be alive at a time when I had his leadership and example. I feel blessed beyond words as I contemplate how marvelous it is to be on the earth at this time!

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Sad News

President Gordon B Hinkley
Passed Away
This Sunday Evening around 7pm MST
at age 97 surrounded by his family.
Read details here and here.
I love this man. I will miss his wisdom, counsel, wit, energy, and example of Pure Christ Like love and service.
Share your favorite memory of President Hinkley....