The correct answer is D) The most difficult times in life often lead to the greatest moments in life.
The statement that best describes the theme of the story is: The most difficult times in life often lead to the greatest moments in life.
Although the story presents complicated moments and some times so difficult to overcome, in the end, everything resolves and it sends the message to the reader that no matter what difficult a situation is, there is always an opportunity to overcome adversity and learn some lessons.