Halterman Happenings: Our Prophet Dear

Monday, January 28, 2008

Our Prophet Dear

I'm sure everyone has heard by now of the passing of Pres. Hinckley. You wouldn't think it would be surprising to hear of the death of a 97-year-old, but I was surprised. He has held on strong for so long, it was hard to imagine this happening. He will be sorely missed, but what a joyful time it must be for him--being reunited with his sweet wife and being welcomed home after such service to the Lord! I wonder if he will finally rest, or if he will want to get busy with his work on the other side of the veil.

For the benefit of my posterity, I want to record that I have had a strong witness that Gordon B. Hinckley was indeed a prophet of God. I remember watching General Conference all alone many years ago, when Elder Nelson gave a talk about Pres. Hinckley. The spirit that came over me was undeniable. I have since come to appreciate the personality and human-side of this man as well, but clearly he was called to do a great work on this earth and he has now completed that work!

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Meet the Haltermans

2011 finds us as a family of six and as busy and crazy as ever. Barry continues working at Clear Creek Associates, which we consider to be a tremendous blessing, given the current state of the economy. Barry is serving in the Stake Young Men's Presidency, and I am in the ward Primary Presidency at church. Besides being busy with a new baby and his brother and sisters, I am teaching Let's Play Music Classes, and blogging about my creative endeavors at meandmyinsanity.blogspot.com. Kira (9) is enjoying drama club this year. She has read more books thank I probably have in my life. She's learning the keyboard quickly in music class. She was asked to give a speech at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new building at her school. Trenton (6) is adjusting to 1st grade and homework. He has suddenly become an excellent reader. He has a gift for music, but not a gift for following directions. *sigh* He still plans on being a scientist and is full of all the imagination and energy that a 6 year old can have. Tessa (3) has recently taken up hairstyling. She is responsible for the short hair do she is sporting now. She loves preschool, dance class, and attending music class (even though she isn't old enough). She's a little computer addict and will play Dora all day, if we let her. She's quite the artist on paper and on walls. She likes to write "T's" for Tessa on everything. She is a sweet big sister to Alec. Alec (8 mos.) is a mover and a shaker! He is exhibiting the same determination as his siblings in learning to get around. He is really a delightful baby! My only complaint is that sleeping is at the bottom of his priority list. He loves people and makes friends wherever we go.