Gratitude is not only for the good blessings you have in life, but also being grateful for the crosses you encounter in your life. Although they are hard at the time, the self building of the character and soul is worth it. I have learned this through the loss of my sweetheart when she died last December. Going through multiple extremes of emotions, I learned that grief is gratitude. Tears are gratitude as well. That lesson I will never forget. Thankfulness comes in many forms. Thanks for sharing.