Elder Quentin L. Cook

I found this story about young Elder Cook on lds.org and I loved it so much I have to share it with all of you.

It was fire drill day at an elementary school in Logan, Utah. Fire drill captain Joe Cook, a stalwart sixth-grade student leader, was determined to post a good time. He was pleased when, at the ringing of the alarm, students rapidly evacuated the building. Then, just as a record-breaking time seemed likely, Joe heard the announcement: “Someone is still in the building. The building is not clear.”
As the clock ticked on, Joe finally saw his first-grade brother, Quentin, walk out of the building.
Fuming, Joe barked, “What on earth were you doing?”
Quentin held up a pair of large, worn boots and said, “Joe, you know that [and he mentioned a friend’s name] sometimes has to wear hand-me-down shoes that are too big for him. When the fire drill rang, he took off running and ran right out of these. He didn’t want to ruin the drill, so he left them and ran outside barefoot. I went back to get his boots for him because I didn’t want his feet to be cold in the snow.” What Are Prophets and Apostles? Elder Quentin L. Cook

Elder Cook has a great way of showing compassion for those who are going through difficulties in life. I love this video below, where he teaches that while we will all suffer, we can all turn to our Savior Jesus Christ for comfort and peace.

Recommended Talks:

The Songs They Could Not Sing: October 2011
LDS Women Are Incredible! April 2011
“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”: October 2008