"Sometimes things are good and sometimes they're bad, but it's still a gift."

"Believe it or not, my gift is encouragement. Well, first I need to encourage myself. You know, I'm doing okay. I sometimes struggle with depression, but when I do I write down all the things I'm thankful for. It's an attitude thing. Here's an example: I used to be upset I didn't have shoes until I saw someone with no feet. You know what I mean? It's an attitude thing. Sometimes things are good and sometimes things are bad, but it's still a gift."