Today I had a hard time focusing on General Conference since our toddler decided she needed more active attention, but we were able to get her to sit down and watch most of President Monson's talk. I regret that I didn't catch much of his message, as I had a hard time not trying to reach out to him and help him stand through the tv.
While I'm sure he had the support from the other side of the veil, it got me thinking. In the past 3-6 months, we have seen the passing of 3 sweet, loving and religious men, and I would not be surprised if President Monson joins them, and his dear wife, soon.
I don't want to come across as casual or taking light of his divine calling. I am grateful for his service. I know he has been called of God to lead the church during this time, and he will continue to fulfill this calling and responsibility until his mortal frame fails him. But I also know that he cannot live forever.
It is sometimes hard to think of those we love, who we know have loved us in return, passing through this journey of life, onto the next journey. With this realization, that we may only have a limited time left to enjoy the presence of President Monson on this earth, I realized that I was never sad about the passings of Preisdent Packer and Elders Perry and Scott because of the peace of the Spirit, the knowledge that they moved on to continue living on the other side of the veil. I will miss them, and the sweet spirit they always brought to their talks and efforts, I am excited they are no longer limited by their frail, mortal frames. I truly have felt that peace promised by the Lord in John 14:27, and I wanted to share that peace with others.
I love our Prophet, and the 14 other men who serve with him as prophets, seers and revelators. I'm excited for the future messages from Elders Rasband, Stevenson and Renlund, and I enjoyed what I caught from their messages today. And, when the time comes, I am ready to love and sustain President Nelson (or whomever the Lord will call, President Nelson being the current successor) as the Prophet. Until then, I will continue to love, support, sustain and pray for President Thomas S. Monson.
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