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My most recent leap is taking a chance and finally stepping into a role of teacher at a LSS. People have asked me to teach for a while, but I was/am afraid. Last night I made the commitment and set the date and delivered the samples. I just jumped off with both feet. Thank you for the opportunity for expressing and sharing.

My most recent leap is to schedule 3 pretty close together fitness challenges. I decided to do another half marathon (13.1 miles). I committed to the training to run most of it, walk at comfortable intervals. That's May 2.
On June 6th (???) a 10K (6.2 miles) in my hometown with my dad.
One June 14 a mini triathlon for women only in my town. (1/2 mile swim, 9 mile bike, 3 mile run/walk)

my current leap is trying to have a baby, we have one son and have been trying for over a year to get pregnant again. Trying to be open to what God's plans are for me and submitting to his will.

December 9th I took a leap of faith and decided to have a much needed knee replacement. The recovery is going much slower than I had imagined, but still getting better each day.

What a fabulous thought for the day...seems like I've been leaping a ton the last couple of years...my most recent leap is finding a super guy that is fabulous, kind and supportive...of me...

Wow my leap of faith was apologizing to a friend when i normally would have just stayed mad. Great giveaways!!

My biggest leap is learning how to cook. I have this cookbook that had been collecting dust on my shelf for about two years. I finally dusted it off and have found some wonderful, easy and most important, yummy recipes... now the book is covered in splatters and love... and my family loves every dish!

my biggest leap right now is giving myself more time...more time for self-care, more time to get things done, more time for my relationships. it feels a little uncomfortable giving that to myself, but was definitely necessary

hmmm. . .a leap. . .i'm not a risk-taker, so my leaps are more like small skips. . .just trying to stay focused on my word for the year - and incorporate it into my life and the lives of my family. . .
Hillary

I've been having abdominal pains of late, and the doctor suggested I undergo Gastroscope. Not fun at all. I'm a chicken and have zero pain threshold. Was even contemplating on living with the pain OR gritting my teeth and lie on the table.
I chose the later. It may not sound courageous to some, but to me, I feel empowered!!

I am a stay at home mom, in Oct my husband had a bad accident leaving him temporarily disabled, he lost his job because of the needed recovery time (about a year). Around the same time, my son, who has reactive airway disease also got really sick. In fact, we just celebrated him making it 2 straight weeks at school--- since October. So I definately agree that courage is something we face at different times in our lives, big and small, and sometimes several times a day, even by the hour. Our lives changed in that one moment, no time to prepare or think. There were times that my courage was to just put both feet on the floor and face what that day was to bring and other times it was just giving it to God and letting Him put one foot in front of the other for me. Courage can also teach us a lot about ourselves, sometimes it is the courage that lets us learn!
Thanks for the giveaway, I have heard great things about Stacy's class. Karen L.

OH! What fun! This is really nice of you to do this. Hope to win one of these. Have a great day!

Wow, talk about good timing. That was an incredibly relevant quote for today. Just had two meltdowns this morning my sons and they almost missed the bus. I started feeling like "the bad mom" as I went back home. It's so hard for me to know when I'm doing the right thing as far as raising and disciplining my children are concerned. Then I read this quote on your blog. My leap of faith is in my parenting skills. I need to be brave as a mom and stop second-guessing myself all the time. Thanks, Ali!

At my age (nearly 65) I don't take many big leaps anymore, but I think agreeing to care for our 13 month granddaughter for the next few months may qualify. She's a love to be sure, and we're taking this leap while hoping we have the energy to keep up with her. I know we have the desire to nurture and stimulate her.
I love that scrap kit. I've never scrapped from a kit and would love to see how it feels to be released from so many of the creative decisions...decisions which sometimes stop me in my tracks.
Great quote.
Susan
P.S. When people would say to me "Haven't you had that baby yet?" I would tell them I was holding it for a neighbor. :-)

A big leap for me is deciding to live a healthier life style. After taking care of my family for 25 years, it is now time to focus on making myself healthy for me and for them!
Peg

The leap that leaps out at me as I mull this over is not all that recent; our move back here to VA a little over a year ago. We lived here 9 years ago, B.C. (before children), and I absolutely hated it. Called it my living hell. When my husband had a job offer to move back, there was some hesitation on my part. I uprooted the kidlets and here we are! It has ended up being one of the best moves for our family, our relationship, and me personally!

I have been trained recently on a new teaching strategy for my sixth grade students which involves turning basic lessons into songs. My recent LEAP is SINGING in front of my students!

A recent leap for me and my family was when my husband lost his job due to the economy. It is very scary being the only income for my family right now. We are making it by cutting back in most areas of our lives. We seem to be doing OK though.

My recent leap was a humble attempt at sharing with someone (my best friend) some hard truths and helping her walk that out and how she can react.
(And while I would love to win the Italy trip, there's no way I would go ... so pretty please, if I win, could I do the Library of Memories class? *smile*)

Just one recent leap!? I feel like a giant bullfrog lately (and that's not just because of my growing belly...). LOL
My hubby and I are expecting our first baby in less than 2 months, I've finished my Ph.D. program (defending later this year), DH and I have accepted new jobs, which means a major move this summer to a new city, new state, new part of the country...and not to forget the "little" things- we had a delicious tomato basil soup and grilled cheese with bacon sandwiches last night for dinner for the first time. We're keeping this mini leap for sure! Life is SO exciting right now, especially when I remember to take it one day at a time. :)
Hope all is going well with you in the final weeks of your pregnancy- can't wait to see photos of your little girl!