A reason to rejoice

I know you've been hearing from me a lot, but I would feel too guilty if I didn't post my feelings about our dear Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley.  I started crying when I found out that he had died, but watching the coverage that was broadcast about his life and mission and all the people that loved and respected him made me realize that I didn't need to be sad because he has done so much for so many people that we should rejoice in the fact that he was our dear prophet.   I loved that man.  What an amazing person we all had the opportunity to be taught by on a regular basis.  I am so thankful, that we have prophets in these days.  I don't know where I would be in my life right now without the guidance of President Hinckley.  I was ten when he was called to be the prophet, so I feel like he could relate to me the best.  I know they all do, but seeing him be the leader of the church while I was growing up made it seem like he was "my" prophet.  I am so thankful to Joseph Smith for restoring the gospel.  I am so thankful to President Hinckley for building so many temples and truly making this a worldwide church. I am so thankful for the gospel in my life, and the opportunities it gives me everyday to bring the gospel to other peoples lives.  I am so grateful for the scriptures and the blessing they are to me.  Well this is a small insignificant thought, but I would be ungrateful if I didn't share how I felt.