So Thankful. . .

About 2 weeks ago my cousin committed suicide. It was a shock for me, but apparently he had been battling depression for some time. It made me do some serious reflection and soul searching. The one thing that was very prevalent in my mind was how thankful I was for the gospel. I'm so thankful for a knowledge of the Plan of Salvation. I'm so thankful for a testimony of the Savior and of His Atoning sacrifice and the hope of a better life to come. I am so blessed to have been born to goodly parents who taught me the gospel. I'm so thankful for the tender mercies of the Lord--they give me the sweet assurance that He is there and that He loves me. I am so thankful. . .