I love all of the apostles but Elder Perry, in particular, always seemed so happy and friendly with his permanent smile. Which made him even more lovable. Yet he never wavered in his diligence and willingness as the Lord's mouthpiece. He had a very distinctive, booming yet comforting voice.
It was only 40 days ago that Elder Perry was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After 40+ years of service as a member of the quorum of the 12 apostles, Elder Perry graduated mortality yesterday.
I was joking around with mom this morning about Elder Perry and Aunt Evelyn being among the newbies in the spirit world. I guess you could say they are in the same graduating class. :-)
I was joking around with mom this morning about Elder Perry and Aunt Evelyn being among the newbies in the spirit world. I guess you could say they are in the same graduating class. :-)
Anyway, in light of Elder Perry's passing here are a few of his quotes I obtained from the Deseret News. RIP Elder Perry!
Elder L. Tom Perry:
"We can't predict all the struggles and storms in life, not even the ones just around the next corner, but as persons of faith and hope, we know beyond a shadow of any doubt that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true and the best is yet to come."
"A good character is something you must make for yourself. It is the reward that comes from living good principles and manifesting a virtuous and honorable life."
"Obedience to law is liberty."
"We must never let the noise of the world overpower and overwhelm that still, small voice."
"Each of us is a son or daughter of God, and we have a unique premortal and mortal story. There are very few one-size-fits-all solutions. And so I fully recognize the trial-and-error nature of life and, most importantly, the constant need of the second principle of the gospel, even repentance."
"The greatest teaching of all must be done by righteous example."
"May we ever be a light on the hill, an example in keeping the commandments, which have never changed and will never change."
"Obedience is a choice. It is a choice between our own limited knowledge and power and God's unlimited wisdom and omnipotence."
"The most powerful teaching a child will ever receive will come from concerned and righteous fathers and mothers."
"The only way to find lasting peace is to look to Him."
"Our journey through life has periods of both good times and bad. Each presents different challenges. How we learn to adjust to the changes which come along depends on the foundation on which we build."
"Enduring to the end is definitely not a do-it-yourself project."
"One of the greatest weaknesses in most of us is our lack of faith in ourselves. One of our common failings is to depreciate our tremendous worth."
"Prayer is a divine fellowship with God. Such spiritual companionship brings a matchless blessing."
"If you don't raise the bar, how will you ever know your potential?"
"Let me close by bearing witness (and my nine decades on this earth fully qualify me to say this) that the older I get, the more I realize that family is the center of life and is the key to eternal happiness."
Elder L. Tom Perry:
"We can't predict all the struggles and storms in life, not even the ones just around the next corner, but as persons of faith and hope, we know beyond a shadow of any doubt that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true and the best is yet to come."
"A good character is something you must make for yourself. It is the reward that comes from living good principles and manifesting a virtuous and honorable life."
"Today's complexities demand greater simplicity."
"Obedience to law is liberty."
"Go forward with new zeal and determination, and through your example shine the light of the gospel in this troubled world."
"We must never let the noise of the world overpower and overwhelm that still, small voice."
"Each of us is a son or daughter of God, and we have a unique premortal and mortal story. There are very few one-size-fits-all solutions. And so I fully recognize the trial-and-error nature of life and, most importantly, the constant need of the second principle of the gospel, even repentance."
"The greatest teaching of all must be done by righteous example."
"May we ever be a light on the hill, an example in keeping the commandments, which have never changed and will never change."
"Obedience is a choice. It is a choice between our own limited knowledge and power and God's unlimited wisdom and omnipotence."
"The most powerful teaching a child will ever receive will come from concerned and righteous fathers and mothers."
"The only way to find lasting peace is to look to Him."
"Our journey through life has periods of both good times and bad. Each presents different challenges. How we learn to adjust to the changes which come along depends on the foundation on which we build."
"Enduring to the end is definitely not a do-it-yourself project."
"One of the greatest weaknesses in most of us is our lack of faith in ourselves. One of our common failings is to depreciate our tremendous worth."
"Prayer is a divine fellowship with God. Such spiritual companionship brings a matchless blessing."
"If you don't raise the bar, how will you ever know your potential?"
"Let me close by bearing witness (and my nine decades on this earth fully qualify me to say this) that the older I get, the more I realize that family is the center of life and is the key to eternal happiness."
All above quotes attributed to Elder L. Tom Perry, 1922-2015. RIP Elder Perry.
Elder Perry was one of my favs. He always reminded me of Bro. Kresge from the Lakeridge 6th ward and he was my favorite Sunday School teacher.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe he was speaking in General Conference last month and now he's kickin' it on the other side.
A. Evelyn and Elder Perry are HOME SWEET HOME.