But with that have come tough setbacks and strong criticism, and the realization that seeming stability is actually quite fragile.
Growing up at the poverty line in a recession-stricken state during the 80s, with some tough setbacks that my wonderful parents did not deserve, I had trouble really understanding that I or anyone could climb their way up from nothing and change the world for the better.
Terry did, however, reveal his frustration at what he describes the toughest injury setback of his career, particularly after early scans suggested he would be out for only three weeks.
Faith Evans sings in a husky voice that helps her tough out the setbacks of love in the hip-hop sphere.
Ms. Turner, 61, has long since staked out her archetype: the strong, lusty woman who has grown tougher with every setback and every betrayal.
Unless they were smart or lucky enough to put money to work in bond funds, they suffered tough, insomnia-inducing setbacks last year.
"You work really hard to get a place, so to get a setback was tough.
Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the general said that while the U.S. and its NATO allies could reverse the Taliban's gains, they will face "tough fighting and periodic setbacks" in the coming year.
General Petraeus also predicted "tough fighting and periodic setbacks" for the United States in Afghanistan this year, but said that American forces would be able to reverse the momentum of the Taliban in critical areas.
