Prompt 19: Then and Now

What was your life like a decade ago? How has your life changed since then? If you're not feeling wordy today, why not show us some then and now portraits of yourself?

Ten years ago I was in the midst of ending my marriage and having quite possibly one of the worst years of my life.  Sadly, it would actually get WORSE before it got better but when it turned that corner, when it did get better, it over-achieved and it got GREAT.

It was an AWFUL time in my life for a long list of reasons and I am so glad for the lessons I learned from those experiences but I PRAY LIKE HELL that I never end up in that place again.

My life now is stable, secure and filled with happiness. I have always loved my career but I am THRILLED to say that I love it more every year. I look enjoy the work I do and I enjoy my extra curricular activities like running, cycling, mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing. 

My kids are doing great, my house is finally getting some of the face lifts that it needs and I don't stare at my bedroom ceiling in the middle of the night wondering how the hell I'm going to pay bills and feed the kids.

I have worked my ass off to get where I am and a lot of people have given me incredible opportunities over the years. Every single day I am grateful for all that I have and all that I am able to do. 

Right now I am in the best financial, emotional and physical shape of my life.

Ten years ago I was in the worst shape in all of those categories.

Now ROCKS.