( If the Ensign photographers can take this pic...so can I!..yup its Conner) photo by Steven Hanson
Emily is busy so I guess I get to blog!
Being here in Utah we get the great opportunity of having news coverage of this great Prophet every day. So I convinced Emily to go down and experience Pres. Hinckley's Spirit one more time. Our trip took a bit over 3 hours and some change. SO worth it though, what an experience...as one lady said "it was like heaven"...I'd have to agree. The pictures just show our stops on the way through the Conference Center, First (2:30p.m.)zig-zagging through the pavilion out side. Then winding through the pillars of the second floor. Third, sitting through the whole recording of Pres. Hinckley's 95th birthday program in the Conference Center (2hours). finally, Going up the "Escalators" (Conner's main attraction)to the "Hall of the Prophets". Everyone was so reverent and kind. It was amazing to feel the difference when turned the final corner to head into the "Hall". It was literally a solid line of people going through to see him ...no real breaks . Would have done it over if I had the chance.
When we got out, the line was ten times as long as what it was when we got there (6:15p.m.ish). I guess they kept the doors open till the last person wanted to go through..which was around 11:30...amazing.
Is it just me, or has the departure of this great Prophet sealed his testimony making everything he has said that more powerful? Or is it like the saying goes...you never know how great something is until you loose it. What an example of Him he is.
Just a quick note or observation. Did anyone else notice the "earth's" reaction of this passing and how it was during the Funeral?
4 comments:
I can't believe how much your little guy looks like Steve - especially in his little coat. :)
Steve, thanks for this write up. Ashley and I didn't view the memorial services. Looks like it was something special.
I am glad that you guys went down for that. I hope that you all are starting to feel better.
Just as a comment on the "earth's" reaction. The coverage here in Boise was amazing with TV carrying the funeral (shocker) and Mormon news hitting the front page of the paper, and follow-ups each day. What I find most to smile about is the fact that it was a beautiful day on the day of his funeral, but not so great before and after. What a testament to a great man. Thanks for your great post!
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