Our Beloved Prophet

How can I not comment on the passing of our beloved Prophet Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley. Last night when I found out my first reaction was complete disbelief. Pres. Hinckley had become a person whom I thought would live forever! I guess at 97 you should expect your time here on earth to come to a close, I however would have loved to hear him for another 97. Pres. Hinckley was such an inspiration to us all. With his sparkling eyse, great whit and the ability to make us all laugh were characteristics I think all of us loved and looked forward to seeing every general conference. I will truly miss his upbeat spirit and the feeling he always gave me that no matter what happens in the world there is always so much joy and happiness to be had if we "look forward with faith" and stay optimistic. I think one of my favorite stories he ever shared was when he was on a mission and struggling. His father wrote to him and said something to the effect "Forget yourself, and get to work". Pres. Hinckley was such a hard worker and was always on the go up until the very end. What a great example he was to all of us and what amazing work he did while here on the earth. Although I am sad at his passing, I am so happy for him to be reunited with his sweet wife, dear friends and Our Heavenly Father and Savior.