Marvelous Man...

Today I wanted to take a moment to remember a marvelous man. Sunday the prophet of our church passed away. He was 97 years old and had lived an amazing life. Working and helping until his death (only spending one day in the hospital his entire life). He was an amazing person and example to all. I feel personally touched by him in so many ways. My Grandpa (who passed many years ago) served with him in the Millcreek Stake Presidency.
Gordan B. Hinckley is in the middle and my Grandpa is on the right, Layton Alldredge.

They stayed in contact through out his life. Here is another picture. (I have tried everything and this picture will not load).

Through this friendship President Hinckley also married my parents (all before his time as prophet). I had the opportunity to meet him while attending college. I felt a little funny running up to him the way I did but I am so glad I did. Last summer Lindsey and I attended a concert he was there in attendance to (on the stand). We were far away and she asked me which one he was and I told her to look for the man waving with his cane and there he was waving his cane.

He had such a wonderful humor and optimism we so need in todays world. I will miss him and he was very loved. When I told my kids of his passing they were sad. When I woke up I found a big heart Lindsey cut out that said "We love you Gordan B. Hinckley". She also spelled his name in the letter magnets. It really touched me that Lindsey made this. I feel so sad to loose him but that is because I loved watching and learning from him. I know he would tell us all to carry on and to continue his great work!

I saw this tribute and wanted to share it: