It was a little over a week ago when I received a text message from an unknown sender bearing the news that President Hinckley had passed away. My heart sank. Albeit not unexpected, it did catch me somewhat emotionally unprepared to let that epoch of my life come to an end. I felt much like I did on my mission at the end of a transfer with a great companion that became a close friend. I realized that the relationship and memories would always remain, and that there were great experiences yet ahead, but things would never be quite the same. I have cried bittersweet tears for this change, at once an end and a beginning, which I have felt so deeply within my heart. As President Hinckely was the prophet of my adolescent and young adult years, I have, and will always have, a great respect for him and for his example, his love and his teachings. He has shaped my life and inspired me in so many ways--many of which I'm sure I have yet to discover. I know that he was called of God to lead the Church in our day. What a profound blessing he has been to me and to the world. I know that the work continues and look ahead to the leadership of President Monson, but with a reverence always to remain within me for President Hinckley.
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