Not everyone has to lose everything or everyone Trish, or as I choose to say I "gave it away" every time I picked up a drink. Sadly, some do ride the elevator all the way to the bottom, while others choose to get off before then.
You've already said you're grateful, I hope you never lose that gratitude. And when you see or work with someone who's lost so much more, I hope you never take what you have for granted.
I've been thinking and sharing about that alot lately. When I took what I had for granted, when I wasn't thankful for the smallest things in life, my HP took away the things that were important to me and gave me the chance to do it over again. Sort of like wiping the slate clean and having a fresh start.
It hasn't been easy, but I took it to heart and took action. I'd like to think I'm doing a pretty good job this time, and I've never forgotten to be grateful for what I'm given on a daily basis.