From the DesNews, a link to this German newspaper story on Elder Uchtdorf's recent call into the LDS First Presidency. I'm sure you'll enjoy the short article, plus learn something about the challenging times he faced as a youth: "Brought up in a Lutheran setting, Uchtdorf was converted to the Mormons by a family friend. During his youth, he experienced the usual teasing and isolation although his beliefs helped him during his compulsory military service." This is really a fine moment for European Saints, who get no respect in their home countries but now have one of their own in the FP to be proud of.
And, of course, it won't hurt to have a pilot in the First Presidency ... since we might have a pilot in the White House come January 2009.
Dave,
I had no idea Obama knew how to fly.
Posted by: Guy Murray | Feb 07, 2008 at 06:46 AM
I thought the same thing Guy.
Posted by: Dan | Feb 07, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Don't we already have one? I'm pretty sure that all the investigation of W's National Guard service revealed that he did actually fly an airplane occasionally.
Posted by: Last Lemming | Feb 07, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Did you notice in the picture at the bottom that they referred to Sacrament meeting as Sunday Mass?
Posted by: Macy | Feb 07, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Good grief!
I guess I can play too.
Mitt just announced he's been taking flying lessons.
Posted by: David H. Sundwall | Feb 07, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Also, what do you think Pres. Uchtdorf meant when he said that the U.S. could learn to be more "supportive"?
Posted by: Macy | Feb 07, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Geez, aren't you guys tired of talking politics already? :)
Posted by: Macy | Feb 07, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Funny, I'd forgotten President Bush flew jets. And just so you don't think I forgot them, I'll note that Elder Packer and Elder Hales were previously military pilots as well. And of course Elder Robert C. Oaks, who was career Air Force and ended up a four-star general as well as being a pilot.
Posted by: Dave | Feb 07, 2008 at 08:03 AM