Every Possible Hardship

By Elizabeth Bien

     Just like my Mom told me, all our struggles are because God loves us!
     You know for a really long time I was really angry about the hard times I have gone through.  I felt like every possible hardship a person can have, got thrown right in front of me!  I was so mad and I hated my life.  I felt like it just wasn't fair!  Most people go through one big hardship in their lives, but I was getting hit with everything!
     Then I started realizing that I was able to help others through their tough times because I had gone through it myself.  As well, I was noticing that people came to me when they were struggling and I could help them.
     It took me a long time to accept that I have absolutely no talent, until I saw that helping people is my talent.  I would much rather be able to make others feel better, and help them find a reason to smile and be positive again, than some other things that I might have had.
     I think that anytime a person can help someone through a tough time, it heals the soul!  I feel blessed that I can understand and help a few extra people in my life!