Tears and Rain
The weather seems to be sharing my mood these past couple of days - lots of rain. Saturday I attended the funeral for a friend and that always causes a great deal of reflection. This morning I woke to the news of the passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley.
I think the heavens are crying with me and yet at the same time I can almost hear the joy and celebration on the other side. What a reunion it must be.
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Amen, Holly. Amen.
Comment by Sister Snoopy — January 28, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
I feel very much the same way. I am feeling happy for him because I know he missed his wife. I am also feeling a litte uncertain about what happens next. I have never known a First Presidency without President Hinckley’s involvement. I can’t imagine him not being there to talk at conference. Hmmm….all about me!
When my grandma passed away (35 years after Grandpa!) my uncle said he pictured him (Grandpa) meeting her with the lunch packed and the horses saddled because he hadn’t ridden with her in a while. I just love that image of the reunion, picking up right where they left off!
I know what you mean! My grandma also had about that many years as a widow and I know just what you mean about how amazing it must have been to reunite.
Comment by Lisa — January 28, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
So sorry for the loss of your friend and President Hinckley. Death is always sad for those of us still here, but happiness for those you are waiting in Heaven.
Thank you Ken, it is sad and joyful at the same time.
Comment by Daddy Forever — January 28, 2008 @ 10:36 pm
We had the most wild weather day here yesterday. It’s truly as though the elements were in mourning as well. The skies darkened and the winds howled. There were road closures all over the place. Not a day here fit for man or beast. Our flag on campus is flying at half mast in rememberance of this great man.
I like you am so sad but so happy, isn’t that a strange combination? However, the saddness is for me, not for him.
So true, the sadness is for us and I guess that’s why I can’t have a really long or good cry because there is so much joy, relief and happiness for the reunion aspect of his passing. Plus he was the most optimistic and happy fellow his whole life that you know he’d want you to smile for him.
Comment by mardean — January 29, 2008 @ 8:29 am