Bittersweet moment

I woke up this morning and put on my exercise gear. My loving husband last night came to bed and hugged me and held me tight. I didn't know why, sometimes he just needs a cuddly teady bear. Then this morning as I was leaving, he said to me. I want to tell you something before you go, I don't want you to hear it from someone else. President Hinckley has passed away. It happened last night. Tears rolled down my cheeks. The sadness struck my inner core like a ton of bricks. Then a moment of happiness and love filled my heart. I was happy. Happy for him as he was once again reunited with his lovely wife, Marjorie.

I knew him very little but the little I knew made me want to be a better person. His gentle smile and charisma touched my heart and the heart of millions. I am sad that I never got to meet him in person, but I am so very happy for him as I know that he is once again with his beloved companion.

Thank you. Thank you for the wonderful messages, for the smiles, for the encouragement, for believing in all of us and in our potential. We love you and we look forward to the day we meet again.

One of my favorite quotes by President Gordon B. Hinckley

"Civility carries with it the essence of courtesy, politeness, and consideration of others.  All of the education and accomplishments in the world will not count for much unless they are accompanied by marks of gentility, of respect for others, of going the extra mile."
Gordon B. Hinckley