pam Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 As I was working on a project this morning regarding the current apostles, I had a thought. 10 years from now we will have almost an entirely different Quorum of the 12 than what we currently have. It's sad because I just love the men who currently serve in this capacity. I know I will love the men who will at some point take their place but....just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRaines Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Elder Bednar will be one of the senior apostles before too long and your age :) Ben Raines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Within ten years, we are likely to lose Elder Packer, Elder Perry, Elder Ballard, Elder Oaks, Elder Scott, and President Monson. That is to say, each of the above-named individuals is over 83 years old; but of course, it's not that uncommon for apostles to live into their late 90s. In addition, Elder Oaks and Elder Hales are each 80 years old, and Elder Hales doesn't appear to be in the best of health. So, including changes to the First Presidency on President Monson's eventual death, it does appear possible if not probable that we will lose a majority of our current Twelve in the next ten years. Who have we lost in the last ten years? President Hinckley, of course. Elder Maxwell, Elder Wirthlin, Elder Haight. Elder Faust actually died quite a while ago, back in 1995. Huh. Doesn't seem like that. Elder Ashton a year before that. So we have actually had an amazing string of longevity in the highest quorums over the last two decades, unmatched in all of Church history, I believe. Guess we've been spoiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubludru Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Within ten years, we are likely to lose Elder Packer, Elder Perry, Elder Ballard, Elder Oaks, Elder Scott, and President Monson. That is to say, each of the above-named individuals is over 83 years old; but of course, it's not that uncommon for apostles to live into their late 90s. In addition, Elder Oaks and Elder Hales are each 80 years old, and Elder Hales doesn't appear to be in the best of health. So, including changes to the First Presidency on President Monson's eventual death, it does appear possible if not probable that we will lose a majority of our current Twelve in the next ten years.Who have we lost in the last ten years? President Hinckley, of course. Elder Maxwell, Elder Wirthlin, Elder Haight. Elder Faust actually died quite a while ago, back in 1995. Huh. Doesn't seem like that. Elder Ashton a year before that. So we have actually had an amazing string of longevity in the highest quorums over the last two decades, unmatched in all of Church history, I believe. Guess we've been spoiled.Er hem.....President Faust died in 2007. He became a member of the 1st Presidency in 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Er hem.....President Faust died in 2007. He became a member of the 1st Presidency in 1995. Wow, I'm batting nearly 1.000. I knew full well that Elder Faust died in the mid-20x0s, but I misread G'pa Bill's GA page and thought, "Huh, seems like he lived a lot later than '95." Maybe I should give it a rest for the day, or week. In any case, thanks for the correction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Elder Bednar will be one of the senior apostles before too long and your age :)Ben Raines Ben may I remind you that YOU are older than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Elder Bednar is the youngest of the group. Even the youngest is 60 years old. Soon to be 61 in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classylady Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Anytime any of the General Authorities pass away, I feel it personally. I don't know them, yet I have such a high regard and love for them. I appreciate all they do for the Church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The majority of them seem so much younger than their actual years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ben may I remind you that YOU are older than me.Stop bickering. I'm older than both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseslipper Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Ben may I remind you that YOU are older than me.good one pam!! rflol bens older then me 2 i hope i have ten yrs left Edited March 20, 2013 by Roseslipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploomf Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Anytime any of the General Authorities pass away, I feel it personally. I don't know them, yet I have such a high regard and love for them. I appreciate all they do for the Church.I know what you mean. I still remember how much sorry I felt when President Hinkley and Elder Faust passed away. Such wonderful men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlJibbs Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Who have we lost in the last ten years? President Hinckley, of course. Elder Maxwell, Elder Wirthlin, Elder Haight. Elder Faust...Your list made me sad Vort. I miss these guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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