I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. This is our one and only chance at mortal life-here and now. Time never stands still it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. Most of our grandchildren are grown, and we now have four great-grandchildren.ĭay by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. Our three children, who filled our lives so completely for many years, are grown and have families of their own. Our beloved parents, who stood beside us as we commenced our journey together, have passed on. As I look back to our beginnings, I realize just how much our lives have changed since then. This coming week Sister Monson and I will celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. The changes over a period of 45 years that were incremental now seem monumental. When President Hinckley passed away eight months ago, I realized that I had become the senior Apostle. One by one, each of these men has returned home. As the junior member of the Twelve then, I looked up to 14 exceptional men, who were senior to me in the Twelve and the First Presidency. This conference marks 45 years since I was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. At one time or another we’ve all heard some form of the familiar adage: “Nothing is as constant as change.” I begin by mentioning one of the most inevitable aspects of our lives here upon the earth, and that is change. I ask for your faith and prayers in my behalf as I speak about those things which have been on my mind and which I have felt impressed to share with you. My dear brothers and sisters, I am humbled as I stand before you this morning.
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