Amazing Saturday Feb.2,2008

Today we had an amazing day. As we drove into Stephanie's to help get ready for the blessing on sunday, we were able to listen to the comments about Pres. Hinkley and all the things and comments that had transpired and had been said about Pres. Hinkley. We had can trouble so as we waited for help many kind people stopped to help but we had already called for assistance. Some of the things that were done to honor Pres. Hinkley were as follows. At the West High School someone had marked out,
in the snow, We Love you Pres. Hinkley. People lined the streets to wave, with their
cains and white handkerchiefs, as the Herst passed by. Pres Hinkley was dearly loved and honored as our Prophet. Pres. Hinlkey was a doer and accomplished much in his livetime. There were presidents before him that had great ideas but didnt have the chance to accomplish their ideas. Pres. Hinkley went ahead and did the things that others had wanted to accomplish. It was like Pres. Brigham Young accomplishing the things Pres. Joseph Smith wanted to do but was killed before he could accomplish his ideas. He built many temples, He started the education fund, He built the confrence center, the pulpet was built from the walnut tree that grew in their back yard. There were so many things that he accomplished and and many more that have been started that will be completed in the next five years. He will be sorly missed.
Something else that added to the awsome day was Braden's Baptism. It was their stakes baptism day and many families had gathered at their stake center. There were several children being baptized so the chapel and over flow was filled with family and friends. The baptism was wonderful and the day was beautiful. Grandpa McMullin and Grandpa Hansen were the Whitmesses. While everyone waited for Braden and Allen to change, Cheri had prepared nice little papers for everyone to write a message to Braden about his special day. There was a large group of elders [Family members] that stood in the circle while Allen Confirmed with the Holy Ghost. Afterwards we had a lovely lunchon and everyone was able to enjoy one another and visit.