My experience with seeing the Prophet, President Nelson.
A few weeks ago we had ward council and were encouraged to get people excited about seeing the Prophet and learning about him and praying to have an experience that he would answer while he was there.
I taught the Young women about prophets and shared some fun stories with them about previous modern day prophets. I love the stories of our prophets when they are boys and younger with some of the fun things that they do. One of my favorite stories is of George Albert Smith. He was quite a character! He chased the neighbor girl, Lucy and once tied her to a tree with her braids. He must of redeemed himself, because later she married him. Another time he went to General Conference with his kids to the tabernacle and there weren’t any seats left. It was a Saturday, so he took his kids to the fair that he had been wanting to go to. When he got home, there was a crowd of people in his front yard congratulating his wife. He couldn’t figure it out and asked what all the commotion was about… He had just been called as an apostle and wasn’t there! Haha!
I tried to find fun stories about all of our prophets and then gave them a challenge to learn more about President Nelson and go to this devotional with a question in mind and be praying about it.
There was emails sent out saying that there was several different construction projects going on this weekend and to prepare and go early. We decided that we wanted to go extra early and ride the ferry with my mom and Thom.
Riding the ferry is one of my most favorite things to do. We go to Bremerton and ride over to Seattle. It drops you off right next to Pike’s Place Market. You miss a lot of traffic. I love almost everything about the ferry ride. I love sitting on the big bench seats and looking out over the water. I love going out on the deck and feeling the breeze and the fresh air. I love it even when it is cold and/or stormy. To me, it is very relaxing and peaceful. I have great childhood memories of being on the ferry and going to my grandma’s house. I thought, what a better way to start our day?! As you can tell, it was very windy. I didn’t go out to far for fear of my dress blowing.. Yikes!
We got in line a little before 2, the doors opened up at 4, and the devotional started at 6. It was fun to wait in line and people watch. We had a really good spot in line and we saw lots of families come in. They were all so excited and happy to see the Prophet. It was was really fun to see.
We ended up going through a different entrance because my mom was in the wheelchair. It was pretty exciting to go through the VIP entrance. There is a huge mural of all the great Mariner players. (I recorded it for Melissa).
We had great seats! section 127, row 18. We were sitting behind home plate, President Nelson spoke from where 2nd base would be. We've never sat that close before, I'm sure they would be expensive tickets!
We love going to Mariner’s games and have been a few times to Safeco field. It was amazing sitting there and watching Mormon messages on the jumbotron and peoples pictures of themselves at the field. #followtheprophet There was such a peaceful feeling there. It was wonderful!
President Nelson kind of snuck in, all of the sudden people were standing and pointing that he was there. What a wonderful feeling to stand for our prophet, his wife, and Elder Eyring. (I recently finished listening to his biography and have even more love for him!)
We heard some great messages and felt the love of our leaders and prophets. President Nelson’s wife told of how she knows he is a prophet. She shared that she had an experience that taught her that he is the prophet and it happened twice to her, but was too sacred to share. She also told us how he often times will be sleeping and get up and write several things down in his notebook. She said there are times also where she feels prompted to leave the room so he can be alone to receive inspiration. She jokingly said, my ancestors are probably in on it, too because when I leave, I go to my family history room and do their work.
One of the best parts was when he left and we all got up and stood to sing, We thank thee O God for a prophet. I couldn’t even get most of the words out because of the tears, it was beautiful and I knew and know that he is a Prophet of God.
There is so much more that I want to write, but I need to get to bed.
I will say that it was an amazing day and everything about it was wonderful! The ferry ride, waiting in line, seeing all the people, waiting and watching mormon messages, and of course seeing our dear prophet. He has a wonderful personality, too!
Have a good week!
Love you all!
Sis Shoop
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