Thankful For Hard Times

Yes, you read the title correctly.  So continuing with my thankful month, today I am thankful for hard times.

Why? 

Because hard times are real.

Because hard times have made me stronger. 

Because hard times have taught me to count my blessings.

Beacuse hard times have made me appreciate the good times even more.

Because hard times have made me realize that somewhere, someone always has it harder.