Year of 2010

I know writing this it is about three weeks early but really I can't wait for this year to be over and to start a new year with new possibilities. I know we all have trials in life and this year has definetely been a year of trials for our family, especially Rock's sweet family. But of course trials brings blessing and added knowledge if we endure it well. We are in the midst of another trial but we are learning more about the atonement of our Savior and how grateful I am for the knowledge I have of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Rock's brother passed away Friday morning. My heart aches for my sweet husband and the broken heart he is enduring. His best friend passed away too early in life and it leaves a hole in his heart. I am grateful my little one's are too young to understand what is happening as I don't know that I can endure see them with broken hearts also.
This marks 4 deaths in Rock's family this year alone in the last 6 months. His sweet Grandma in June, his brother-in-law in July, his uncle in August and now his best friend. I know Zack is in a better place and overcoming things he couldn't overcome here on earth and our merciful Father in Heaven is helping him through the atonement of his Son Jesus Christ. But it still leaves us here on earth with broken hearts.
As a missionary I saw how the atonement helped forgive me and other's their sins. This year I have seen how the atonement can help witht he passing of a loved one. How hearts can be healed and the plan of Forever Families. Praying that my husbands heart will heal in time.

Not only have we dealt with deaths but financial difficulties from past mistakes, and as my previous posts have indicated my struggles as a mother. So we are ready for 2011. I know that I will look back on this year and be grateful for my extended knowledge of the Atonement.