When Caleb and I went to his English Fall Social, we were able to look around the one of the newer buildings on campus, the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni building. There were so many exhibits and plaques that taught so much about this extraordinary man; I appreciated so much how beautiful it all was. However, I saw one thing that I knew someone would be able to appreciate better than I would.
This is the Marjorie Hinckley chair that was dedicated to the prophet's wife before she died, for her commitment to strengthening home and family. I'd heard about it on campus and I had forgotten that it even existed until I saw it in this building. I didn't think that it would get any cooler, but then I read the plaque that goes along with it.
The last paragraph is the most touching, as it is a quote from President Hinckley at the groundbreaking of this building. It reads:"There is only one thing that dulls the luster of this occasion, and that is the absence of my beloved companion. But she has on this campus a chair, which carries her name, and I now have a building. Maybe we could move her chair into my building and we'd be together again."
I had to take some pictures of these things because I knew my mom would appreciate it the most of all. So, here we are.
Also, speaking of taking pictures for people who aren't here, Caleb and I saw the perfect thing for our friend Natalia and we just had to take a picture of it. It is called the Aerogarden and I think she would love it. Therefore, Nat, if you're reading this, we're thinking of you and your green thumb in Provo.
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Holly, you are so sweet. That is a really beautiful comment that President Hinkley said about he and his sweet wife. It makes me cry and feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank you so much for sharing such a touching moment with me. Love, Mommy
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