Feeling deep gratitude that when things are tough I … via /r/gratitude

Have 3 adult children I can go hang out with to laugh. That I can say “oh well, life is just hard sometimes” and go get a burger and ice cream with my one son. That I can cry and feel fear but also be okay in that space.

I’m grateful for the adversarial experiences I’ve had, the bad news I’ve lived through and the fact that my kids have me as part of their lives. Without those things, I think I’d have a much different outlook and actual way of operating through my life.