Hello again, everyone! I am posting at this hour to provide a look at the stories that have been published regarding the turnout so far for the public viewing of Church President Thomas S. Monson. In that regard, I wanted to pass along this article (from the Church News website), this report (from Mormon Newsroom) and this summary (from KSL's website). As always, it appears that the viewing has been well attended, and that many Church members are willing to do whatever it takes to pay their personal tributes to this wonderful man and prophet of God.
In that regard, I hope that while my wife and I are stuck at home with illness, my coverage of this event here on this blog will serve as an adequate tribute to the memory of our dear prophet. The viewing continues for the next six hours or so Utah time, and then tomorrow, of course, is the scheduled funeral service for President Monson. You can count on my bringing a report of that day's events to you tomorrow as they occur. So stay tuned for that.
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
Thousands Pay Respects to President Monson During His Public Viewing
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
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