President Gordon B. Hinckley, who led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through twelve years of global expansion, has died at the age of 97.
If only we could each accomplish a small portion of what he did in his 97 years.
On April 6, 2004 his wife Marjorie passed away. At the General Conference following her death President Hinckley said:
"My children and I were at her bedside as she slipped peacefully into eternity. As I held her hand and saw mortal life drain from her fingers, I confess I was overcome. Before I married her, she had been the girl of my dreams, to use the words of a song then popular. She was my dear companion for more than two-thirds of a century, my equal before the Lord, really my superior. And now in my old age, she has again become the girl of my dreams."
How comforting it is to know that they are once again together. Our thought at this time go to their family. We have had the opportunity to become friends with 2 of their grandchildren while living here in Utah. We cherish some of the fun and special anecdotes they have shared with us about their grandparents.
President Hinckley's special connection to England and English/ Literature made him all the more dear to us.
"Our whole objective," says Hinckley, "is to make bad men good and good men better."
1 comment:
I love this post - a perfect dedication!! I didn't know you are friends with two grandchildren - what a cool thing!
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