We received a call from my mom telling us that President Hinckley died. We have been listening to the news on KSL News Radio and on KSL Television News. We were surprised, but yet realizing that he has been our Prophet and has been waiting to return to his wife, Marjorie. She died passed away on April 6, 2004, just about 4 years ago.

Here is a link to his last testimony that he gave in this last October General Conference 2007. Gordon B. Hinckley’s Testimony. We felt that maybe he was preparing for this day, not that he knew but understood that he was “in the sunset” of his life. We love him and pray for his family. Oscar and Lily don’t quite understand but were sad to hear about this happening.

The church’s official announcement.

Another video with President Hinckley.

Here is the KSL news report.

We look forward to seeing the process of reestablishing the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. We were surprised when our beloved Elder Eyring was made the 2nd counselor in the First Presidency. Now we’ll see how the Presidency is reorganized.

It was fitting that the BYU Alumni center was finished this last year before he died. We love him and his optimism and joy that he brought to the membership of the church while he has been president, counselor, or member of the twelve.