This portrait of President Spencer W Kimball was painted by a missionary in my little branch back in 1983.
It was in my parents house all growing up and when I was a freshman in college and just barely gone from home I received it in the mail with a note from my mom.
Oct, 1994
Dear Jessica
....President Kimball's influence in your life extends far beyond this acrylic painting. When Peter gave you a name and a blessing during sacrament meeting in the Dartmouth Branch in 1977, many eyebrows were raised over the promise given to you that you would grow to be a fine young woman and marry a choice companion in the temple of the Lord.
Of course it was not until 1978, when President Kimball declared that through revelation, priesthood and temple blessings would be extended to all worthy male members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, regardless of race or color.
Your blessing is yet to be fulfilled but we know that it is possible - we did not doubt.
Love,
Mom
It was in my parents house all growing up and when I was a freshman in college and just barely gone from home I received it in the mail with a note from my mom.
Oct, 1994
....President Kimball's influence in your life extends far beyond this acrylic painting. When Peter gave you a name and a blessing during sacrament meeting in the Dartmouth Branch in 1977, many eyebrows were raised over the promise given to you that you would grow to be a fine young woman and marry a choice companion in the temple of the Lord.
Of course it was not until 1978, when President Kimball declared that through revelation, priesthood and temple blessings would be extended to all worthy male members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, regardless of race or color.
Your blessing is yet to be fulfilled but we know that it is possible - we did not doubt.
Love,
Mom
Happy 34th Declaration anniversary day!
That's really neat, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool!
ReplyDeleteStill gives me the chills. Makes me proud to be a Kimball!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing promise! And what faith in the prophet was shown by your mother. And to know *now* exactly how that promise has been fulfilled. Isn't the gospel fantastic!!!
ReplyDeletei love that.
ReplyDeleteA declaration that needed declaring. I'm glad you commemorated it here. Your mom is so thoughtful.
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