Sunday afternoon we were fortunate to have both sets of Missionaries over for lunch. Spencer plays basketball with the 4 Elders in the area and since we were signed up to feed our set, he felt the desire to extend the invitation. It was fun having 4 fully grown young men in our home; it kind of gave me a glimpse into what our future household might feel like. Anyway, before the Elders left they shared a spiritual thought with us and one Elder posed the question, "How does the Atonement help you in your family?" Good question! My mind instantly started thinking about all of the mistakes I make as a Wife and a Mother. I am far from perfect, shocking huh ... I know! ;-) I yell, I scream, I spend too much money sometimes, and I have been known to complain too much, but the miracle of it all is my family still loves me. And while I know that I am not perfect, I know they aren't either, and yet I still love and forgive them. How could I not, if I ask for the same in return? I remember one specific morning a couple of years ago when I was very frustrated with Austin. He wasn't motivated to get ready for school like I wanted him to be and I lost my cool. As soon as he left the house I felt awful, and an hour later the guilt was too much! I drove to his school, pulled him out of class, and hoped that he would forgive my bad behavior. He did, and he never brought it up again.
I guess that's how the Atonement helps me and my family. It gives me the courage to move past my pride and be able to ask them for forgiveness. Sometimes I feel like being stubborn, but eventually I come to remember that if I want my imperfections forgiven, I too need to forgive. What a great gift our Savior gave to us!
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