All 9 of us were available and decided to take a family trip up to Salt Lake City for the viewing. When we finally made it around 4:00 we had to find where to get in line because there were so many people. After trying to find the end of a line, we were told that the one we were searching for was the "no purse line", "express" is what one of the missionaries called it, because you didn't need to go through major security. Well, 3 of us had purses. It took us almost a 1/2 hour to find the right line. It was 4:55pm.
The sun was starting to go down and I knew it would get real cold. Well, it did! We ended up outside for almost 3 hrs. and by the time we made it inside the conference center, we couldn't stop shaking. It was really hard for the little ones but we just kept saying "It would be worth it!" After a few meltdown's obviously brought on by the extreme cold, we made it inside and sat down for another 1 1/2 hrs. At least we were inside, sitting down, restrooms and water available and they even were showing some films of President Hinckley.
The cold physically exhausted us, so the rest was welcomed. Then about 20 minutes in another line and we were able to enter the room where President Hinckley laid. It was such a spiritual thing for us. He looked so peaceful. The Spirit was so strong in the room. All I can say is Beautiful!
I think our family will remember this forever. Eddie says even though we had a real tough time in the cold, he was so touched by how the children pulled together to find ways to keep each other warm. It really was quite amazing to see them come together to help each other out. This is one of those beautiful vista's President Hinckley was talking about in his train analogy. I still have to try and find that talk. Can't even remember the year or the topic. It any of you know please tell me.
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