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That is all. Elder Scott became my favorite apostle. I had heard from him personally twice in the mission (once in the MTC and once in South America). He gave a very similar talk with the same story. When I compared my notes I found that the story had shifted based on the audience and the things that RGS was trying to emphasize in his telling. This became an important lesson for me in narratives. When I returned to university and had to write a paper on a living apostle for institute class, I chose RGS. May he be at peace (either resting or anxiously engaged as might be his preference).
Rest in Peace, Elder Scott, and thank you. Thanks Roy for the personal insight. I enjoyed Elder Scott. Listening to him put me to sleep. He was calm and sonorous. Yet often when I read his remarks later I found some real gems. I also appreciated that he had one wife and one wife only. He loved only her. She gave his life meaning and purpose. To hear him express it, she was a Savior in his life. I judge no man’s loneliness, but when so many GA’s seemed to rush out and get a younger #2, as I woman I was honored that he chose not to fill her spot. I wish them a very happy reunion.
Elder Scott was one of the good guys in my book. I am happy his suffering has ended, may he rest in peace. š„ He’ll be missed.
Many apostles leave behind a legacy. We know what BKP’s was. ETB was an emphasis on the BoM. SWK was missionary work. Not sure what Elder Scott’s legacy will be. I do remember one good talk he gave about inspiration, and how often you don’t know what the Lord’s will is, but that he reveals it to you as you get into it. That advice didnt’ work for me, but he sounded practical at the time and I tried his advice. Other than that, I don’t know much about him. SilentDawning wrote:I do remember one good talk he gave about inspiration, and how often you don’t know what the Lord’s will is, but that he reveals it to you as you get into it.
Funny, but the talk I had referred to earlier from RGS was about how to receive revelation by being open to it, pondering what was received, writing it down, and asking if there was more to be had. Perhaps it was a recurring theme with him.
I remember Elder Scott for seeming to give talks about the love and forgiveness of our Savior. It seemed he always often talked about repentance and forgiveness, but in a kind (not miracle of forgiveness) type of way. I also thought he was cool for being a nuclear engineer. Way cooler than attorney or businessman. mom3 wrote:I wish them a very happy reunion.
He was a very gentle person, and this was my first thought, too. A quote from a recent BCC post:Quote:Elder Scott: First of all, . . . I didnāt lose her. Sheās on the other side of the veil. Weāve been sealed in that holy ordinance of the temple, and weāll be together forever. And at critical times in my life when I need help, I can feel impressions come through the veil in such a real way that often I just [think,] āThank you, Jeanene.ā So there isnāt that loss. The second is that when you get it right the first time, you donāt want to mess it up with a second time. We are so close and love each other so very much that I donāt have any feeling of need to remarry. I recognize that for some men thereās a very strong support they require from a wife, and so they remarry, and I donāt question that for them. Jeanene and I prepared each other in all the ways we could think of for being able to survive well when one of us passed through the veil, and I wish she hadnāt been the first one, but thatās the way it worked out.
(I definitely don’t judge anyone’s decision to remarry, either.)
Wonderful post from a man who knew Elder Scott personally. Some real gems of sweetness here. http://zelophehadsdaughters.com/http://zelophehadsdaughters.com/” class=”bbcode_url”>
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