Reflections on a Prophet

I am spending so time this morning reflecting on my memories of our beloved prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley, who passed away last night. He truly is beloved. So many of those memories are of him in General Conference, bearing testimony of the gospel. I also enjoyed his remarkable sense of humor. I always looked forward to hearing from him. This last conference I sat in the conference center as he bore his wonderful testimony of the truth of this work. I will miss him.

I remember his finger, coming up as he spoke about things that were truly important.

I remember seeing him in the Saddledome and listening to his words.

I remember seeing him in Salt Lake in a sacrament meeting.

I remember him announcing the rebuilding of the Nauvoo Temple. and then dedicating it.

I remember his smile

I remember his interviews with Mike Wallace and Larry King

I remember his loving words for his wife, Marjorie, and his loneliness for her

I remember his amazing work ethic, a man who never slowed down. He just kept going.

I remember the 6 "B's"...Be Grateful, Be Smart, Be Clean, Be True, Be Humble, Be Prayerful

He asked us many times to just try to "live a little better".

I will try to do just that.

The church website has some wonderful pictures and articles about President Hinckley. I also just finished reading a wonderful and touching tribute written in the Deseret News this morning. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695247937,00.html

We will miss you, President Hinckley. Thank you for your wonderful example. Give Marjorie a kiss for me...