[photo courtesy of www.lds.org]In just a few words I read a text from my sister that President Hinckley has passed away. I was shocked. President Hinckley has been 'my' prophet. He was the one that I have grown up with. I was only 13 years old when he was first sustained as a prophet. Over the course of the years, his testimony has touched my heart and have built my own testimony. I, as well as so many others have many fond memories of him. I know that he was a true prophet, called of God. I loved how optimistic President Hinckley always was. He looked on the bright side of everything. He truly left a wonderful legacy and example. He will be greatly missed, yet I am happy that him and his sweet wife are together again. Here is one of my favorite quotes by him.
"Now, my brethren and sisters, the time has come for us to stand a little taller, to lift our eyes and stretch our minds to a greater comprehension and understanding of the grand millennial mission of this The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a season to be strong. It is a time to move forward without hesitation, knowing well the meaning, the breadth, and the importance of our mission. It is a time to do what is right regardless of the consequences that might follow. It is a time to be found keeping the commandments. It is a season to reach out with kindness and love to those in distress and to those who are wandering in darkness and pain. It is a time to be considerate and good, decent and courteous toward one another in all of our relationships. In other words, to become more Christlike"
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