I
have always respected and felt a great love for President
Hinckley as I have listened to him give talks at General
Conference, read his books, and watched him during various
television interviews. As I have been reading his biography
the past few weeks the respect and love I have for him
has grown as I have realized just what an incredible man
he is. He loves the Lord and that love is what guides
his life. He makes all of his decisions based on the Lord
because the Lord is his first priority. Both President
and Sister Hinckley are very positive individuals. They
find the best in life and love laughing at the situations
that are thrown at them. Sister Hinckley is a fabulous
example of a great mother. She found such joy in her children
and in their accomplishments. Her family meant everything
to her and she was always available to them. Whenever
she was with someone everything centered on them, she
listened and cared and made people feel as if they were
the most important person.
...: MARGENE NIELSEN WALKER
Sister
Walker was the wife of my mission president. She lived
her life in a way that the Savior was in her countenance.
I always felt good in her presence. When called into President
Monson's office to receive the call to serve as Mission
President & Wife she was sad at the prospect of leaving
her children & grandchildren. She was the world's
best Nana. When her youngest son Matthew & his wife
Amy had their first baby she handed out pencils to celebrate
his birth. She was so proud of him. I loved how much she
loved her family and that is where her center was. She
always was so strong. She was terrified of speaking in
public and while serving with her husband in Indiana she
would shake when having to get up and speak, but she did
it and did it with a smile. I remember sitting in a waiting
room at the hospital when my companion had surgery and
looking up and seeing Sister Walker walk in. She came
to sit with me and make sure I was okay during that scary
time. I cherish that day because of the one on one time
I had with her. She loved lighthouses and every time I
see one now I remember her and the light that she shed
in my life.
...: STEPHANIE BRINTON
Stephanie
is only 20 years old but has the most beautiful soul.
Her beauty starts at the surface. She has a beautiful
smile, gorgeous hair, athletic figure, and more. But her
beauty is more than just skin deep. She is kind to all
that she comes in contact with. I was speaking with a
co-worker about her one day when I was told how a parent
had told this teacher how this woman had changed her sons
life. She had treated him with kindness when many others
had not. I have seen this with my own eyes as she has
befriended some that others would barely even talk to.
She is gracious and finds moments to thank others who
have touched her life, from her basketball coach to the
office staff. She radiates a spirit about her because
she chooses to live her life in a way that the Spirit
is constantly with her. She has accomplished so much in
her life due to her hard work and dedication and she follows
the spirit in all decision making. She has taught me that
if you work hard and follow the Lord that you can accomplish
anything.
