Aside from any blessings the Lord sees fit to bestow upon us (and it's so often more than we realize)

I think it is always more than we realize.

I have had poor health and a lot of near death experiences. I think every day I get to open my eyes and strive again is a blessing I do not take for granted.

Also - some times those "bad times" are "good times" in disguise :)

I'm glad I saw this post and it gives me a lot to think about.