I Had Learned to Call Thee Father

I just finished reading Elder Holland's talk from the recent General Conference entitled "The Ministry of Angels." It was really good (as all the talks are). But there was something he said at the beginning that really made me think. He talked about how Adam and Eve were most sad that they would be cut off from Heavenly Father's presence and wouldn't be able to talk to him every day. I thought of this weird parallel. When I lived at home in high school and such, I didn't really think about my parents as really wise beings. Like I loved them, but it wasn't until I moved away and I didn't have their constant influence and I wasn't able to talk to them anytime, that I realized how much I really appreciate them. I feel I can sort of relate to Adam and Eve. And now I perhaps understand a little of what I can look forward to when we are back in the Father's presence. Amazing! I also thought of the song "O My Father." This is one of my favorite hymns. It is so simple but when you really read the words you see how deep and beautiful it is. It is a hymn of discovery, yearning for the Father, and comfort that we will be with our family forever. I just love the words of that song. You should look them up and read them. They are beautiful. Okay, so I know this picture might be random but I think this is how Christ will greet us after we die. Its a great picture too!