In times of struggle

As some of you know that my mission call was placed on hold and I had to take care of some personal things in order to get cleared to serve a mission. I don't say this a lot because I know there are a lot of people who have a harder lifes than I do. But I've had a hard life thus far. And I don't think it's going to get easier. Some are aware of my family life (past and/or present), my current struggles that affect me daily.
Today as I walked out of a personal meeting the things that had placed me in a pretty bad mood were gone. While walking back to my car I could feel the Lord my Savior walking with me telling me 'good job' and that He loves me so much.
During the rest of the day I was in deep thought.
I've been told multiple times that "Things happen for a reason" and I don't doubt that at all. But I was struggling with having that phrase comfort me with this trial. Instead I had a profound moment where I reminded myself that the Lord doesn't want to see me in pain or struggling with anything. He loves me so much that it really does hurt him to see me in pain. Any of us in pain for that matter. And I know that there are trials I have had, will have that I need to have in order to be who I am. I am thankful for His love, support and understanding. My Savior, Our Savior is here for all of us in our times of need and He will NOT give any of us something we can't handle. I told myself that the other day "I wouldn't be given this trial if I couldn't handle it." So I knew there was something to learn of it.
All I know of this right now that waiting for my call this much longer is going to make it so much more worth it. When I finally get to open my call, leave on my mission, and meet the many people who will change my life I will be thankful for my Savior and everything that has gotten me where I am at today. That includes all the struggles.
I was asked today why I wanted to serve a mission. My reason is this...
I want to be an example to those around me. Specifically my family. And that without this gospel in my life I know I wouldn't be here today. I wouldn't have been able to handle the things I've had to face. But because of the gospel I am here and I am fighting the trials. I want those who don't have the gospel to have it in their life and hopefully it will help them in their times of struggle.
"Nothing worth having comes easy"