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Sunday
Jan272008

52 Blessings

Week 4:  President Hinckley

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"Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he's been robbed. The fact is that most putts don't drop. Most beef is tough. Most children grow up to be just ordinary people. Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration. Most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. . . Life is like an old-time rail journey--delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride." 

On one of our first dates (do you remember sitting there at Freestone Park?), Jim told me this was his favorite quote by President Hinckley.  It's something I've always remembered and loved for its down-to-earth truth.  

It's not often that someone you haven't met in person impacts your life so personally.  Yet I'm sure there are millions who could claim that with Gordon B. Hinckley.  His testimony, his optimism, his humor, his example, have each profoundly changed my life.   When I heard of his passing this evening my first inclination was to kneel in prayer of Gratitude.  His influence has been one of those "beautiful vistas" that I will not forget.  

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"knighting" President Eyring in jest at October's conference

Reader Comments (17)

This made me teary all over again. Beautiful thoughts, Amy. I love those pictures and that quote is one of my favorites, too.
January 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKelly
Perfect. My thoughts, and I am sure many peoples thoughts, exactly.
January 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMegan T
Oh, Amy. Thank you so much! So many things to love!
January 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTiffany
Such a wonderful man. So many lives touched.
January 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMarie
Beautiful. I love the quote. I want to post about this, but I'm not sure how to put into words all that he means to me.
January 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnnalisa
I will join everyone else in saying a resounding "Amen" to the absolute beauty of humor and truth of President Hinckley's quote. A beautiful post...said everything I wanted to.
January 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterApril
You trying to make me cry two times today??? He was an awesome man and the love he showed for his wife was the sweetest thing I have ever seen!
January 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJaime
It takes an incredible person to affect so many so deeply. What a great thing to remember and be thankful for. I love the quote!
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKatie
Pres. Hinckley touched my life too. What a wonderful man he was! How happy he must be to be in heaven now with his beloved wife. I know he was lonely but it didn't stop him from doing the Lord's work! I love the picture of him knighting Pres. Eyring. It's great!
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAprilyn
Love the quote, love the man, he will be missed.
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMegan
It's the first time I've heard that quote and I LOVED it. I can't believe he is really gone and am heartbroken for my own selfish reasons, but know he is probably overjoyed to finally get his rest.
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRachel
Love the quote. This sweet man will be missed by so many.
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle
oh amy. hugs to you. thank you for sharing the quote and that smiling picture! i recognize it from so many blogs...

i love to hear what all of you have to say about Pres Hinckly. He was loved by many, wasn't he?
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered Commentercarlo
I just love President Hinckley and I love that quote.
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMandi
I had never seen that photo. So him. Thanks for reminding me of that wonderful qoute.
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterElizabeth
I really love that quote, too. My inlaws have it up on their fridge. And I loved his sense of humor, like knighting President Eyring
January 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBarb
Loved your thoughts :)
January 29, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterjenny c.

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