Thanksgiving...

Today I am thankful for all of the difficulties, trials, challenges, and adversity of this life.  Because of them I have experienced great joy!  I can see how my rough edges are being smoothed and softened.  They have and are making me more kind, compassionate, tolerant, and forgiving.  Although terribly painful and often nearly overwhelming I know they are helping me become the person I want to be when my journey on this earth is through.