The kids and I outside of the Conference Center. By the time we got Friday, February 1, 2008
Goodbye President Hinckley
This morning my sister-in-law, Shannon, and I took the kids downtown to the viewing of President Hinckley. We had such a cool experience. The spirit in the room was tangible and it bore witness that President Hinckley was a prophet of God. I thought I might be emotional but I wasn't. It was no longer President Hinckley, just the body of an old man worn out by years and years of service to us and the Lord. After you exited the room, there were different arrangements of flowers from his family with notes on them. One of them that really touched me was from his grandchildren. It said, "Grandpa, we will always remember to Bee Grateful, Bee Smart, Bee Clean, Bee True, Bee Humble and Bee Prayerful." I know that it is an experience that Lacey and Halle will always remember. Afterwards, we walked over to the temple. Shannon's parents are in the temple presidency, so we went to say hi to them. Shannon's mom took all the kids into the temple to her office. President Hinckley's daugter and husband, President and Sister Walker, are the temple matron and president. She took us into Sister Walker's office and showed the kids some pictures. She also took them into the chapel. My kids felt so special being able to do that. It was a very memorable experience. Thank you Sister Rose.
The kids and I outside of the Conference Center. By the time we got
The kids and I outside of the Conference Center. By the time we got 
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What a wonderful thing to do for you and your children! I said if I were in Utah I would go to the viewing to see President Hinckley one more time. Sam said just what you did: That it would be like every other time we view someone's body. He wouldn't be there. He would be empty now. Thank you for also sharing those insights from Shannon's mother. My greatest wish for President Hinckley was that he would be healthy and with it right up to the end. And that is just what he did! He had to fill in for so many of the prophets that lingered in poor health and were unable to function. I didn't want that for this incredible man. I love the pictures of the kids. Keep them where they can see and remember.
That is really cool that you guys were able to do that. What a neat day for all of you.
I am so jealous. What an awesome experience. I'm sure President Hinckley will always be special to your girls.
Who knew Utah had so much to offer. This AND 3 feet of snow! Pretty cool.
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