Hello again, everyone! The Church News has released additional tribute articles to President Monson, including this one, which summarized the way Elder Andersen remembered President Monson during the Seminar for New MTC & Visitor's Center Directors, this one focusing on the power of the last address he gave in General Conference, and this one, containing more reflections from his daughter Ann M. Dibb about how, even as his body and mind were failing, he found joy in serving others.
It amazes me that even at a time when he recognized his physical and mental capabilities were diminishing, the principles of reaching out to rescue that characterized his life continued until he had completely worn himself out in so doing. And by that, I mean simply that while others in that situation might be more inclined to sit back and wait for death, the principles that characterized President Monson remained in force until he literally wore out his body and mind to the degree where he passed away.
How grateful I am that he did not suffer long. Just think about it: On May 23 of last year, the Church announced he was stepping back from active service, and while many of his predecessors had failing health for years, the expectations President Monson set for himself, to the very end of his life allowed him to truly wear out his life in the service of others for the final 7.5 months or so that he lived. What a legacy for us to follow in our own lives. He lived as such, he died as such, and he has now returned to the Master to whom he devoted his entire life.
Thanks for taking time to read this. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, Thank you for the privilege of your time. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
More Tributes to President Monson
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