A Loving Farewell
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2023
- President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. He was 95.
This special memorial video, titled “A Loving Farewell,” features Church News interviews with President Ballard from recent years.
“It all comes back down, in my judgment, to an unwavering, through and through, belief that Jesus is the Christ, that He is the Savior, Redeemer of the World, and that this is His Church and that He is watching over it,” testified President Ballard. “So He does live. And I know that.”
Man, it really hits home: thinking about how much of a spiritual anchor Elder Ballard has been since my youth, as young missionary years ago, and in the years since. I can easily think of several of his talks that have meant so much to me and others, and also recall his voice giving them. He will be missed!
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" every human soul is a son or daughter of God, and he loves his children"
Thank you Elder Ballard.
This is such a beautiful farewell, you live on in our hearts, until we meet again President Ballard. We love you❤❤❤
I am daily amazed that l, somehow, was blessed to be tracked out by missionaries who taught me about the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love Him, and l love the Prophet Joseph Smith. Each day it dawns on me that l am incredibly blessed to be a part of this marvelous work and wonder.
We will miss you Elder Ballard but l am thrilled for you as you are reunited with Barbara and all who have gone before you.
We Love you President Ballard…❤ thank you for the inspiration and to live a Christlike life worthy of emulation
What a beautiful farewell tribute! I am thankful for Elder Ballard's words of wisdom and unwavering testimony throughout the years.
Love this man. The world lost a great one today.
indeed
Whenever he came to speak to us at BYU he always referred to himself as “Grandpa Ballard”! ❤️ It feels crazy to lose another one of what feels like the old guard of the apostles. So happy for him to be reunited with his wife and be having that talk with his own Grandpa Ballard!
We love our Apostles....farewell President Ballard
For now...
Til we meet again
It’s hard to see these wonderful men go, he has given so much to us. Thank you Elder Ballard!
I loved President Ballard's counsel on how to lead in a way that puts the family first. He was my resource when I was a "young" young women's president, struggling to balance that calling and being a newer mom myself. I have leaned on that counsel repeatedly in my callings in the church. He really brought home that the church is the scaffolding on the family and not the other way around.
I remember shaking his hand on my mission, I was really struggling, it was obvious, but he still shook my hand looked me in the eyes and said "good luck elder", lol
We will miss Elder Ballard
I lived in Ontario at the time that Pres Ballard was the mission president there. My very first temple recommend is signed by him!
Words can’t express my love and gratitude toward President and Sister Ballard… that will be a wonderful reunion..
"Well done, good and faithful servant". See you on the other side.
Been listening to his talks since I was 6. Farewell Elder Ballard. Thanks for your service
I will really miss President Ballard.
This is a truly wonderful presentation.
President Ballard has been a tireless witness of the Savior Jesus Christ. He will be missed greatly. He will continue to influence us and to teach others beyond the veil
What a beautiful reunion that must have been when he was greeted by his sweet wife on the other side. I love President Ballard so much and will miss his great council. What a great man!
As a child I would look through the christmas cards every december and one day I noticed one of them was from the Ballard family. I asked my mom why one of the apostles and his children and grandchildren where on this card and why they would send it to us of all people. My mother then told me that before she was married she had babysat some of the grandchildren and their family then sent us a christmas card every year after that. That impressed me that they would remember my mom so many years latter. I made more of an effort to listen in general conference to what Elder Ballard and other speakers had to say which was hard for me at such a young age, but I wanted to hear what he had to say since his children had gone to the effort of sending a card out to us each year and it made me curious. Thank you!
What a wonderful legacy President Ballard leaves. I’m so grateful for his years of love and counsel. He’s now with his beloved Barbara. I will miss him and hope I get to see him when I return Home.
Elder Ballard will be greatly missed! Your conference addresses were always very uplifting. God be with you till we all meet again!!
He spoke at our stake conference a few months ago.
We love President Ballard ❤️ you will always be remembered 💗
You are now in His Rest, Elder Ballard…. Thank you for all the inspirational insights, teachings, counsels you’ve shared during your tenure… And may you continue to do it as well in the Spirit World 🌎 🙏
First I thought "Released". Then I immediately realized it is just a "Reassignment".
Elder Ballard is such a powerful person!
Oh he still had humour in pain & loss. Thank you President.
A beautiful tribute. I could feel the Spirit testify of his words. Thank you for your sacrifices and service, Elder Ballard!
What a wonderful servant and leader. The world is better because of him. May his work continue on the other side!
I'm going to miss your talks and inspiration. The spirit world is blessed to have to join them
Thank u President Ballard for all ur lifetime of service, dedication n counsel…..we have been strengthened in our Faith, hope n hardship, truly grateful for ur comfort ❤❤
I have always loved this man's messages to assist us along. I will always deeply appreciate him and I will miss him.
Beautiful. Farewell President Ballard.
Love you President Ballard! Miss you already!
Rest in Love Elder Russell Ballard. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE FOR THE LORD.
We love you. We will miss you. Till we meet again...
A special tribute. A powerful testimony from a great man.
I appreciate that Elder Ballard was humble enough to wonder how he got to be an apostle. He's the only apostle that I've shaken hands with and I still remember that he was quiet, reserved and humble. ❤
Ofa atu President Ballard, may you reunite with Barbara…thank you for the humble servant as an Apostle for these latter days.
The Spoken Word with Music is a blessing every Sunday. He served his Master with passion one can see, and seeing His face first and hers next……. Ah, that’s a reward.
There is always someone who inspires us since my youth Elder Ballard has been a light and a great inspiration, thanks to our beloved Heavenly Father who has allowed his apostles and prophets to guide us, so long Elder Ballard, you have already reached your beloved wife and companion for eternities.
Rest in peace we love you thank you so much for your testimony
Thank you Elder Ballard! for your work in our behalf and for the clarity of you testimony.
Nous t implorons seigneur ! prend le vers toi dans ton rauyaume nous ne faisons que pleurer notre apôtre bien aimé
He came to my mission in England 2003. So far the only one of the 15 men of God I have personally met. ❤
Yes, I understand it’s terribly lonely at night!!
I’ve been single for 15 years now from an addict husband, but being alone is so much better than being stuck with him!!
I just keep wondering where my husband is?
It is terribly lonely all the time!
I appreciate Elder Ballard’s faithful service.
If all men were more like him, there would never be an addict to rob us of happiness and security!!
Deborah, be of good cheer. Stay close to the Lord… we will pray for your husband. Hopefully he can overcome his demons and come out of his funk.
Deborah, being young may afford you the opportunity of meeting-and being with-someone your age; who will love you and your children.
Moreover, loneliness spans all age groups 😢
you having an advantage over me.
He was truly a wonderful man. Heaven is rejoicing at his return.
One of my favorite talks that have impacted us as a family is Family Councils. This has been life changing for us as we’ve implemented this in our family. You will be missed!:)
We love you president Ballard 😢.may your soul rest in peace.
Maraming salamat President Ballard sa mga inspirasyon na iyong ibinahagi sa amin na nakatulong sa amin para magpatuloy sa hamon ng buhay, alam naman na masaya ka na makasama muli ang iyong kabyak.
God bless you. You will be missed and thank you for your service.
I shall miss him very much ❤
It must be such a relief for him to not be missing his wife anymore. A life well lived, Elder Ballard. Go enjoy your rest!
I loved this! What a stalwart example of righteous living!
Beautiful and love Elder Ballard. Grateful for his service through all the years and will never forget when he visited our Stake and left us with a beautiful apostolic blessing that has carried me to this point. May God bless his family during these difficult times in which his daily presence will be dearly missed.❤
I have had thee honor and privilege of meeting M Russell Ballard as a young missionary in England many years ago. What a awesome experience. What a great man.
a wonderful reunion with his sweetheart.
You’re definitely going to be missed President Ballard. You have been a big inspiration throughout my life!
A humble much loved Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, l so testify. 🇬🇧 5:45
He is going to be greatly missed, but he left a legacy of his testimony of Christ that will be cherished for many years to come!
Thank GOD the Eternal FATHER, & HIS WIFE, GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER, for Elder BALLARD'S testimony.
GB Amen 🙏
Rest in peace Elder Ballard.
My wife and I had the opportunity of taken some pictures with President Ballard during a stake general conference in Switzerland couple of years ago.
What a inspired man, a good example of a apostle and dedicated to God. I would like to understand and see the things as he did one day . I thank him and all of the Lord's services in our behalf. In teaching us the Lord Gospel. We Love you Elder Ballard!
We love you Elder Russell M. Ballard!! We thank you for your message n testimonies. May you travel with all the Angels of the Lord. Especially Our Heavenly Father and Our Beloved Savior Jesus Christ….😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏😍🥰🥰😍❤️❤️😍😍😍😍🤍🤍🤍🤍❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹💖
Thank you for a beautiful farewell. I feel that I didn't really know much about Apostle Ballard and this filled my heart.
I love his talks (and posts on social media), especially the ones I've read in the last 1-2 years. Love what he says about women.
What a great tribute to a great man. He will be missed. And what a wonderful testimony he has of the gospel and best of all his testimony of Jesus Christ is pure and true.
We love thee Prisident M Russell Ballard. Your true down to earth testimony of Christ, Jesus and the importance of family. You will be missed. ❤ 😢
I will always remember Elder Ballard.
Thank you Elder Ballard for showing us the beautiful rewards that each one of us could have by following the Gospel of Jesus Christ... Peace, Love And Eternal Happiness...and many more that could be listed here. Thank you for your testimony. We'll miss you....
We love you, President Ballard. We love your family.
He has had such a soothing and calm presence in his talks and teachings. I love him and he will be missed.
Farewell beloved apostle, Elder Ballard .. thank you for your many years of faithfully serving the Lord and His church. Returning with honour to your Father in Heaven awaiting you and your sweetheart to be together forever .. well done thou good and faithful servant ..
Elder Ballard visited our ward once and came to our deacon’s quorum meeting. That was 36 years ago. I don’t remember what he said but I’ve always thought about it since how he cared enough about us to visit and talk with us. I’ve never forgotten it.
Thank you for your service brother
❤ merci pour service rendu❤
The humility and testimony of the leadership inspires me and encourages me to look forward with gratitude no matter the trials and fears life brings. That I have been lead to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by the Holy Spirit has been my life's greatest joy.
Thank you Pres Ballard!!!
We love you Pres Ballard. My fellow elders and brothers spoke so highly about you as mission president in Toronto. God bless you and Godspeed. You will be missed.
Thank you for your example, teachings and testimony, President Ballard. I will miss you.
This hit me hard. God bless you Elder Ballard and all of your precious family. Together again with your wife Barbara ♥️🙏♥️
BALLARD TE AMO SIEMPRE ESTARAS EN MI CORAZON MI HERMANITO 💕 ❤ ♥
We will miss President Ballard.
Although I dont agree with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints beliefs. I like how these 15 men love on one another. When one of the 12 was struggling to stand at the podium 2 of these men stood up there with the brother so he could finish his speech. RIP Mr. Ballard
Juntos depois da merecida espera servindo e prestando um testemunho tão fortemente da obra da restauração. São lindos os finais felizes! São eternos presidente Ballard !❤❤
We love you! You will be missed. What a reunion you must be having with loved ones, apostles, and prophets!
Oh president Ballard what a spiritual farewell message (eulogy). You are true man of the LORD . MHSRIP
Gone but never forgotten Elder Ballard 🙏💙
Thank you for such a wonderful presentation to honor such a special man! Rest in peace Elder Ballard.
Lovely man, had a great testimony and commitment to the Gospel and his calling. Lovingly reunited with Barbara.
Such an exemplary life! ❤In September I finished his biography, "Anxiously Engaged." It was SO inspiring! It reminded me of goals I had while I was at BYU that I lost sight of. I still live a good life but after reading his book I was on fire, remembering my goals and wanting to be better. Elder Ballard, you have made such a remarkable mark on millions of people.❤
A very powerful testimony of a Living Apostle of Jesus Christ about tha Savior Jesus Christ and His Grandfather Ballard who became an Apostle and now Him. Talking about His wife Barbara and His children and grandchildren that soon he will with Her. We are grateful for His powerful testimony of Jesus Christ and that families can be together forever.
A worthy son has gone home. May we all do the same
Until we meet again President Ballard
Wonderful. Gracias por toda su fe y enseñanzas Elder Ballard. Dios lo bendiga.
Rest in peace.