Where’s my Peeps!? (and sundry reflections)
Consider this a case of light yet firm admonishing. The blog is here for Vinton family usage. It’s not getting any. Oh, there have been valiant attempts by April, Emily and Ben… but once a month is just doesn’t cut it- and I won’t even mention the scoundrels who have yet to even post a comment. Take advantage of it or I’ll change it to cleavageforyourmondayblues.com or iloveallcatsbutthefelineones.com.
That said…
President Hinckley’s death has been a big news topic around here as you can imagine. I’ve been listening to a lot of people crying and am left kind of scratching my head at that sentiment.
President Hinckley was certainly loved and brimming with charisma, heart and leadership. He led the church through some of its largest growth in both membership and temples. I suppose the surprise is based on his longevity and seemingly boundless energy– everyone kind of expected him to live forever, but still, with all due respect- ease up on the selfishness, people. President Hinckley was 97 and tenderly noted several conferences ago that he’d reached his twilight. He’s returned to his Father in Heaven, his sweetheart and the mantle will be passed to an equally wonderful successor. It’s sad simply because he was so beloved, but in the end- there’s no tragedy in this. I don’t think any tears need be shed and I daresay he’d state the same.
Let’s be happy for a great man and prophet and all that he accomplished by the Lord’s hand over the last 13 years while thanking our Father in Heaven for such a great leader, example and the fact His plan and his work on earth is alive and well.
I echo your sentiments on the prophet. I heard of his passing this morning, and was sad he has left us, but felt more joy in his reunion with his beloved wife and father in heaven. What a joyous reunion it must have been! As far as posting…i just didnt know what to post after the “goodble little pookey”. nothing just seemed appropriate…now i will get back on top of the blogging. Love you guys and love all ya Vintons. I am heading to the hometown next week and will do my best to get the patriarch and matriarch of this clan to get bloggin! I also never know what to post here after i update the willem blog…we just dont have much else going on but him…ill try to do better.
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Oh, it’s fine. I wasn’t talking about responses necessarily- just posting in general. It came off a little more harsh than it was intended.
My sentiments, exactly, Dan. We were extremely blessed to have Gordon B. Hinckley as our leader and prophet for as long as we did. He changed all our perspective, and hopefully our natures. We all want to be better because of him. We love him with all our hearts. Glad for his passing for him … I think, from some of his comments, he was looking forward to a rest and reunion beyond the veil. Thank you, Lord, for President Hinckley.