From Deseret News archives:
Temple rededicated in Chile
'It went well. Very well,' President Hinckley says
Michelle Bachelet became this nation's first female president, snagging headlines throughout the Americas. Motorcades shuttled U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and a host of other foreign leaders though Chilean streets to participate in inauguration activities.
Additionally, LDS Chileans and fellow church members in and outside Latin America celebrated a comeback of sorts by President Gordon B. Hinckley. The church president's presiding role at the rededication highlighted a welcome return to duty after his bout with colon cancer. Once again, President Hinckley was traveling the globe to be with church members.
"It went well. Very well," President Hinckley said as he stepped outside the temple following the ceremonies.
"For us, this is the crowning event of the (historic) weekend here," said Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve.
He alluded to his recent operation for cancer in the opening moments of the first dedication ceremony, quipping he would not recommend it to anyone.
"President Hinckley was at his best," Elder Perry said moments after the first session adjourned. "He conducted the entire session. Gave the dedicatory prayer. You wouldn't know he had ever been ill. His vigor was absolutely amazing."
"It was with emotion that he talked about his many visits here," Elder Perry said.
Chileans living in the nation's expansive, arid regions know something of drought. With the temple out of commission for more than a year, LDS Chileans say they were thirsty to claim blessings offered only in a temple.
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