Well, here we are, 11 months ago, with Rodney: THE stud muffin of yoga. Liv is there now, enjoying his every move, and I am here, being jealous! Have fun, liv!
I love this picture, love looking back on 11 months ago and knowing now all that we didn't know then. We were still relatively new friends, although I have to say, liv is one of those people I feel like I have known for a long time--family that just didn't meet until later. We were both married, albeit not necessarily happily, and neither one of us had a clue that within less than a year we would be divorced (or almost there). For me, there was very little hope that my marriage would be "ok", but a great determination to "stick it out and make the best of it". I really had no idea that within 3 months I would be telling my husband that it was over. I am amazed at how different I am now from the person in this picture, and how very much my life has changed in 11 months. Not just job changes, but life changes. I did it. I broke free. I am facing my fears and learning just what I am capable of doing. For the first time in my life I am alone. And I am making it. And my kids are better: happy, more secure, able to enjoy each of us as parents instead of having to take sides or worrying about what was going to happen next. And my ex is better. He is creating a life for himself, and he is so much better with the kids now that he--not me-- is responsible for his relationship with them. Accountablilty is a good thing. Its amazing how your life can change in a year, or a moment.