On a Serious Note: President Hinckley.

President Gordon B Hinckley

June 23, 1910-January 27, 2008

As most of you know (as most of you that read this blog share my faith or are at least familiar with it) the beloved prophet Gordon B Hinckley died this Sunday. Most everyone I have talked to was either crying their eyes out or barely containing their tears as they heard the news. I found that my reaction was quite different. My mom called me Sunday night from an airport in California to let me know that XiaXia had just called to let her know the prophet had just died (XiaXia and Papou happen to be in the prophet's home ward as a total side note.) My mom wanted to know if it was true, and if it was something I could find any info about online. It took me about 30 minutes before I could find anything, but when I did find it was true, I did not feel devastated as I expected to. Obviously, President Hinckley was a very old man, and his death was not entirely unexpected (no less of a loss to us though). I thought I might cry, I knew I would feel a loss. However, surprisingly, I found that my reaction was one of complete peace and comfort. I felt so happy for President Hinckley to be reunited with his wife and with our Heavenly Father. I thought of the warm welcome home he must be receiving, and thought that he must be so happy to be home, and probably somewhat relieved that he has done his work here (and done it well). I love President Hinckley and always will. I am saddened his death, but also greatly uplifted by his life, his example, his works and the prophetic words he has left for us!