Life lessons some learn the hard way

Life can be a beautiful and dreadful thing sometimes, but it is all worth it in the end or at least that is what I have heard. I have been taught a lot a great life leasons one of which the most important is the best thing that you can be is faithful, honest, and to stand in what you believe in. I've also learned that the most important is family they are the only ones in life that you can really count on in the end. They know you better sometimes than you know yourself. They love you unconditionally and even though the may not always agree with what you do they would never turn their backs on you. I guess I am just so thankful for my family even though we have been through so much in our short time together there isn't anything more in life that I could ask for. My dad taught me the lesson that no good ever comes from lying. The only thing that gets you is the fact that people don't trust you or believe anything you have to say and it is hard to earn that back. My mom taught me compassion and understanding. I try to see the good in all people but I don't always see it unfortunately. I am pretty good at reading people and if I don't like you when I first meet you I probably will never like you but there has been those rare occasions when I have contradicted myself. My husband has shown me that not all men are dicks and there are some genuinally good guys out there. He is by far the best of the best and I couldn't ask for anything more.
I guess all I am saying is my life could be a lot worse and that I am and always should be greatful for what I have. I have patients that have things so much worse and they have made me realize that life can be gone in a blink of an eye and to appreciate what I have. I've seen family members torn apart by greed and selfishness and I do not want that for myself or my family.