Thankfulness?

Should I be thankful for a stroke?
Should I be thankful for Alzheimers?
Is there a way to be thankful
that eventhough she can't do everday activities
She's not in pain?

Could I ever be thankful for cancer?
Could I ever be thankful for the smell of a hospital?
Is there a way to be thankful
that she's in the most pain ever
but can still recognize my face and tell me she loves me

Is there a way to be thankful to watch your loved ones pass?
No, but there is a way to be thankful for what you had with them when the were alive.

There is a way to be thankful for my family dinner sitting around the table
Sharing memories and laughing together

There is a way that eventhough she can't remember my name I know she loves me.
I am Thankful even through the hard times.