I am thankful for.......

OK, so this isn't what you are thinking it's going to be about. I have yet to put our Thanksgiving on here. I will soon. But we have had an unusual week this week. Our nephew, who has been struggling with depression for years, put an end to that struggle on Monday. We are leaving tomorrow for Utah to attend his funeral. His mother is an amazing woman! She HAS to be an elect lady to go thru this again. (Her husband was killed 12 years ago, now her son.) Cole was 28 years old and married to Lindsey. I have had all week to think about how grateful I am for the Atonement. Not only for the fact that we will see Cole again someday and that he is with his father, but for the mercy that we recieve from our Savior. I know that Cole will be given mercy in this decision. I haven't heard anyone voice it yet, but I know I use to think that people who commit suicide have no hope of any kind of forgiveness for their actions. I am thankful that One who has experienced EVERYTHING we will ever go thru will be the one to stand by our side and extend that mercy when it comes to reporting our acts here on Earth. I am thankful for my Savior. I know He loves us all. I LOVE this time of year when things just seem a little more holier. A little more tender. A little more sacred. It's because of Him. Hope your holidays are safe and happy and filled with great memories with family and friends!