24 years ago today, I made a choice that changed the path of my life. I was beaten, broken and headed for my grave.
For years, from the age of 17 to 32, I had chosen to submerge myself in alcohol and ultimately drugs.
Approximately one year prior, I had returned home to Bloomington to check into rehab. I weighed 132 pounds and was a shadow of my former self, physically – mentally and spiritually. I went thru rehab, moved in with my parents and found a job making $8 an hour and started my life over.
Then I met my amazing wife, Sarah Clothier Zanoni. We started dating and I didn’t think I could be cool and not drink and date this beautiful woman. The drinking led right back to the drugs. For 12 months I put Sarah thru hell, until she reached her breaking point 24 years ago today.
For whatever reason, God spoke to me that day and showed me a path that I have followed since. There have been incredibly trying times and incredibly fulfilling times, but one thing has been constant….the love of my amazing wife and the spiritual path I chose to follow.
My gratitude and pride for where I am as a man today is overwhelming. My love for my wife, my family and my life has my heart and soul full.
Life is not always easy and there are constantly obstacles that seem insurmountable! But one thing I have learned every step of the way is that if you let go and let God, everything ALWAYS works out the way it is supposed to.
Today I share this in hopes of helping someone else that is in a similar place that I existed for far too long. I want people to know that are struggling that you can have the life you desire and you can be proud of who and what you are…..you just have to make the decision and take the first step in the spiritual direction.
Life is such a blessing and I am definitely a blessed man!!