THANK God for suffering?

Also in suffering, let us say, "Thanks be to God." -Saint Gianna Beretta Molla  (originally sent via text to my 4 children, some family and friends Sep. 18, 2011)

this one didn't come easy for me. it still isn't easy.

yet, there is a certain power in thanking God for 'everything' -including suffering.  i've done it - not well - but i've done it.

it seems to be one of the many paradoxes of the spiritual life.

it might be worth pondering.  it has been helpful to me.