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My recent LEAP was after my husband had surgery I had to take over all of our normal daily actives. I didn't realize how much of a team we are. Doing it all gave me a real ah ha moment. I'm truely blessed to have such a wonderful husband. Thanks for the great give aways.

Our leap this past year has come in the form of moving across the country for my husband's job which then turned into him losing it after getting here. We love where we're at, but it was still difficult. Now he is making another leap into working overseas in the middle east to take care of us. Which ends up being a leap for the whole family. On top of several smaller leaps we seem to encounter everyday. This was a great post today Ali.

Our big leap is selling our little house to buy a bigger one...right about the time our second child is due.
A smaller leap for me has been taking "jobs" shooting events for family and friends. Unpaid, but it's good practice and a step towards earning some money with my camera and ability.

As many have experienced in this economy...I too have lost my job and am forced t LEAP into the job market once again.

I am laughing and crying at the same time. Those wise words from your friend's blog...THIS is the day I needed to hear them. I love that.
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Taking a sub job at my daughters school has been huge for me and also rewarding.

I have more courage than I though I did. Last summer I found my husband to be having an affair. I was left with 4 children. I had been a stay-at-home mom during our 14 year marriage. Needless to say, I was devastated.
I have had to step up and deal with things that I never thought I'd deal with before, but I haven't been alone, either. There has been a friend or two who have helped me stand when I couldn't even get out of bed.
I am no longer cowering in a corner, but standing tall.

My recent big leap was moving from San Diego to Portland for my husband to take a job last year. I gave up a long time job and being able to see my friends. Although my relationship with my husband hasn't been better, not being able to find a job has been a bit challenging.

LEAPING into the job market as I lost my job on Friday...

Definitely my biggest leap was our total surprise pregnancy. We have a few more months to go before the arrival and a third child still sounds so crazy to us. But exciting, too. I feel I need a lot of courage in the coming months!

My husband and I recently became Christians. I am pretty sure that is a big leap for us!

Hmmm. I'm afraid I have not been very courageous as of late. I seem to be waiting for something to fall into place in my life to get certain things done.
Hopefully, soon I will figure out what that "something" is :)

Biggest leap I ever made was moving from Indonesia to the US. Totally different culture, don't know anybody... Cried my eyes out every time I get homesick. But, I finally okay with the whole thing. Then my cousin offer me a chance to be in a home building industry, something I know nothing about, I took it and within 2 years I became one of the most valuable employee in the company.

September 2008 - September 2009
This is my year of DOING not just talking. My family canned lots fresh fruits and vegtables in the fall.(after talking about it for years) I have lost 45 pounds since Labour Day. (instead of just complaining that I don't feel healthy) I bought skies and have started sking regularly this winter. We haven't yet sorted out our personal finances but we are starting with small steps. Taking action is great.

I love your site!
My most recent leap of courage is to make the decision to homeschool my children. My oldest is turning 5 and this decision both is exciting and incredibly frightening, but I feel it is what God is calling us to for this season so I will trust in that.

LEAP? I finally had my knee replacement and as i write this comment i am being lulled to sleep by the CPM machine.I had been in denial for some time but i finally realized the time had come so i leaped.Of course that trip to italy is out of the question.Thanks for an absolute awesome giveaway, ms.cheryl

I have survived a monsoon and a category five hurricane on opposite sides of the world, gone scuba diving with sharks, parasailed in the French Alps. But the biggest risk I've ever taken was to find the courage to leave an abusive relationship and, at age 40, start all over again.

It's not quite so recent, but it still feels that way - my leap was quitting my job to stay home with my youngest kids. It's been a real stretch financially, but so, so worth it!

I had a big push which I call neccesity, but I started my own consulting business about 5 years ago. I had no idea what I was doing, but I kept telling myself--"Fake it till you make it".
Turns out it was the best thing single decision in terms of quality of life for our family. I work hard, often long hours, but it has really paid off.

My most recent leap has been religious and difficult but I know everything will be as it should be. :)