When we left for the temple this morning, we had no idea that an apostle of the Lord was going to enter these temple doors today. President Wong hadn't said anything about it, but we learned that was because he didn't know until just this morning that Elder Gary E. Stevenson and Elder Gerrit W. Gong were coming to meet with him. You can imagine all of us wondering when or if we would see them, and if they would be attending a session, and who would be the officiator, and so on. As it turned out, they came only long enough to briefly visit with President Wong in his office. Then he escorted them to the Celestial Room, and a short time later, they went outside to get a picture standing in front of the temple with President Wong. We are approaching the 20th Anniversary since the Hong Kong Temple was dedicated, and Elder Stevenson requested to have a photo of the temple and it's current president to show President Monson next week. I expect we may see this photo in an upcoming issue of the Church News.
It is believed that these general authorities shook very few hands while quickly visiting. I guess the stars were shining down on Sister Ngai and myself today, because as we stood by the elevator, Elders Stevenson and Gong came to the 4th floor and shook our hand. May I just say that Elder Stevenson has a gentle handshake, and even though I stood near him for just a moment, I sensed his gentle countenance. It was a thrill to have an apostle address me by my name.
I actually look at what happened today as a 'tender mercy' from the Lord. It has been a good day, and I am grateful.
Sister Bodily
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When Elder Gong get up to speak I proudly told my friends how you had the privilege of shaking his had.
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