One of the Sweetest Moments of My Life

A few weeks ago I met Thomas S. Monson, the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was amazing. For wednesday night mutual with the young women we decided to go to one of our beehive's class play at her elementary school. It turned out that President Monson's grandson was in her class so he was there with his wife and son to watch as well. A bunch of people lined up to meet him and as I waited my turn, I watched him interact with all the people. He had jokes and comments for everyone and was genuinely interested in each person that came to shake his hand. When I got up there to meet him myself I froze and had nothing to say other than and akward "hi." Why am I so akward in these key moments? I guess I just couldn't think of anything worthy to say to a prophet of God. Nevertheless, it was amazing. I felt a special spirit in the presence of this great man. While we watched the play (I was sitting a few rows behing him and to the left) I stole a glance or two and spent a lot of time thinking about how lucky I am to know of modern revelation. I know that this man is chosen as a prophet of God. And yet, he is also just a man. It's incredible.