"We would do well to slow down a little, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes and truly see the things that matter most.
Strength comes not from frantic activity, but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light.
It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most." Elder Uchtdorf


Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Sad News

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin passed away on Monday night.
http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/joseph-b-wirthlin-oldest-apostle-dies-age-91
I just found this out... I'm not in Utah anymore, I guess. It always makes me sad when an apostle passes away. I know they are going to a better place and have people (such as Elder Wirthlin's sweet wife) waiting for them, but I will miss them all the same. I feel like they are my family and there is a special place in my heart for them. I'll miss Elder Wirthlin's sweet humble messages that always seemed to come straight from his heart.
So many changes in the Church leadership, lately! The church has gone through a serious transition as of late, and it's such a comfort to know that we have modern day revelation and that we can feel secure in the new leadership, knowing that they are called of God.

1 comment:

Rachael said...

I completely agree. I miss them when they are gone, no matter how much I know they are happy where they are and with loved ones. But I also love getting new Apostles, too. Bittersweet times.