In the summer of 2004 I accepted a new position that meant moving and my hubby did not get transferred for another year, nor did the old house sell so instead of being in my camper van on the bare land we bought for a few months it became 19 months, 2 winters and a summer. Anywhere from 30 C to -35 C, still working full time, and had to move all the critters to the property to live with me. It was really hard, but I would not trade it for anything. I learned:
The true meaning and value of peace and quiet. I have no neighbors in sight or hearing and had no stereo or TV, no one to talk to except the critters. What a blessing!
To strengthen my independence. I had to be self sufficient, and there was no blaming anyone else or thinking they would get it done. What a blessing!
To be organized and think ahead. Being an hour from town and having very few resources on the property I had to be on top of the game. What a blessing!
What I really need to be happy and healthy. What really means something to my comfort or well being and what is just fluff in my life. What a blessing!
Rather than rant about your bad times take it all in and suck up the learning. That's another thing I learned. What a blessing!
I try and count my blessings more than ever just to keep above it. I feel the way I feel and sometimes it takes time to shake it. I will put a smile on my face keep counting blessings. 
