President Gordon B. Hinckley

Our beloved President Gordon B. Hinckley died today at around 7:00 pm. Since we didn' t even find out President Faust died until a week later, my sister and brother were so kind to call me to relay the big news tonight. Tears came to my eyes, when I heard the news. But, then I started thinking, how wonderful it is that families can be together forever. He is with his beautiful wife now, whom he has missed, and they are united forever. I think that is such a wonderful thing. I will always look back at my years with President Hinckley as the prophet. He will always hold a special place in my heart. We are now looking forward to having President Thomas S. Monson as our prophet, he too is a wonderful man! Here is a poem I snagged from Ashlee, I thought it was beautiful.

I imagine he's running to Marjorie now,

Yes, running, not waving his cane.

I see him embracing his father and mother

While they keep repeating his name.

I see him now meeting his forebears,

Brother Brigham and Joseph are there.

Sweet reunion of prophets,

united by service

That only such noble men share.

I see him embraced by the Savior

While Father says, "Good and well done.

So faithful in stalwart endurance,

I welcome My noble, most excellent son."

I then hear the ripples of laughter

As he says the reception's just fine,

But he hopes that he'll get an assignment or two

Since there's no need to waste any time.

I can hear his clear voice in the stillness

At the close of this sweet Sabbath day,

Have faith and move forward —

there's work to be done.

President Hinckley would want it that way.

Anna M. Molgard

January 27, 2008