Not quite ready

I feel like last night is going to be one of those times when you remember where you were when... I was at work trying to get some things figured out in the back recording room when my supervisor came back and told me that our Prophet President Gordan B Hinckley had passed away. He was the prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was so sudden. I did not know how to react. I feel at peace one moment and then I am not at peace the next moment.

I keep reflecting on his life and my life since he has been a Prophet of the Lord. I was in High School when he became our Prophet but I remember well when he was in the first Presidency before then. I had the opportunity to go to Women's conference when I was about 12 years old. It was up in the old tabernacle and I remember the strong spirit that I felt when he spoke, and when I watched him. There was a peacefulness about him that I would never forget. He is the only Prophet from this Church that I have come to know, and have been old enough to fully understand. He has been an example to me throughout my life, along with his wife Sister Marjorie Hinckley.

The knowledge that he is reunited with Sister Hinckley makes this passing so much better. I know he missed her and I could not imagine what it would be like at 97 years old, still not finished and not able to be reunited with your love.

I cannot believe all that he has been able to accomplish while serving our Lord. He led a wonderful life! I know that he is happy. I only hope that I can do my best and be my best as he did. I don't feel that I am quite ready to let him go. All I can think to say is "God be with you 'till we meet again"