Whenever a devotee suffers some reversal in life, if he is fortunate, he will remember all that he has learned throughout his life from his association with Krishna's devotees. Suffering and pain is the real testing ground for what we've gained in our practices of Krishna consciousness. That gain is our greatest fortune to know that Krishna is our well-wishing friend and protector. When in pain, it's not easy to remember. But you are also so very fortunate that in the midst of your crisis, Krishna's devotees were there to remind you and to help you regain your physical and spiritual strength. It seems that Krishna has given you more time in this life to take full advantage of this association you have, in order to make this your last life in the material world. All glories to Krishna's devotees!
(Collected Letters to My Disciples, Pg 172, last Paragraph)