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My most recent leap...was being laid off in Oct 2008, from a job I would have been at for 19 years tomorrow, feb 5th.Mind you I am single and only breadwinner in household.I had to put everything I had grown so comfotable with and put it in God's hands and do my part by getting out there, sending and filling out app.s and counting on God that my perfect job was waiting for me and that he would take care of me in s...After waiting 13 weeks unemployment kicked in last week, and I was offered a job yesterday.Although its 20% less than prior salary. This 3 months has really put me in focus of what my priorites are and that less money wouldn't hurt me. So YAH!!!! I start next monday feb 9th.

My recent leap that I took is training for a half marathon. I was nervous and unsure of how my training would start, but I am amazed at how much I can accomplish with determination and hard work. I am running more than I ever thought possible.

My little leap is taking the diaper off of my 2 year old as I potty train him...chasing him around the house asking, do you have to go honey? 2 second later...do you have to go?....praying no accidents all over the carpet.

I recently took a gigantic leap...Im still leaping from the death of my little sister 3 weeks ago.Im trying to find my way again.

This morning actually. I had to go to a clinic for medical reasons and do it all without hyperventilating...I was very stressed but I did it.

My newest leap has been creating a web site where all sorts of artists can find inspiration, and where my partner and myself can offer classes, tips, and techniques. We've hit a few road bumps along the way, but are persevering. I love new adventures!

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I live in Germany, so while this may sound silly to most of you, it took me a while to answer the phone. I just started learning German, so I didn't feel like I could speak well enough. I finally got the courage to start answering the phone so that my husband doesn't have to.
I still catch my breath a little when the phone rings. People have to speak slow, simple German to me... and that isn't always easy for them or for me. So that's been my big step.
Katie

Believe it or not, my most recent big leap will be attending a four-day scrapbooking retreat in April. I consider myself slightly agoraphobic and am uncomfortable in new situations with people I have not met before. I also have problems sleeping anywhere but in my own bed. So this is somewhat of a leap for me. However, I am extremely excited about attending this retreat and am already planning and packing and hope to overcome some of my phobias in the end.

Everyday when I get up I take a small leap of faith that homeschooling is the right thing to do for our family.

My most recent leap was contacting approaching an old friend's parents in a restaurant and passing along my information. The dad had always intimidated me. When my old friend didn't contact me after a few months, I happened upon her on Facebook and sent her a message, which I would not have done at this time last year! I would have thought that since she didn't contact me from when I saw her parents that she didn't want to be in touch with me. She did write back on FB and we had lunch last weekend! So fun! :)

My most recent leap is to start doing some things for me - like excercising daily and letting others in our household take over some chores - without feeling guilty.

My biggest leap is allowing myself to get pregnant......... I'm still freaked out and I'm already 18 weeks.

My biggest act of courage has been living without power and three kids under 7 for the last week. Good grief. I will never see the end of the laundry!!!

Wow...what a great giveaway!
My most recent leap is still in progress. I am in the process of booking a week long trip to a city on the other side of the country. I have only flown once before and I was going to visit family. This trip is all about me exploring somewhere new with someone I love. It's a first for me!

I'm a play-it-safe kind of girl, but my word for 2009 is REACH. That's a leap in itself, for me to commit to a word like that!
What great giveaways today. Thanks, Ali!

I have always been one to applaud the everyday little leaps that w all go through. My most recent leap would have to be finally taking some control over my health. I have never been one to take medicine or go to the doctor...I always felt like I was whining or bothering people. So I convinced myself that I would just straighten out. It got so bad at Christmas time that I was under 100 pounds and so miserable that I couldn't leave the house. I took a tiny little step and starting taking some supplements and they have made a huge difference! I couldn't believe it! I've gained a little of my weight back, I can eat again, and I went to my daughter's award ceremony yesterday without any trouble at all. Sounds small but it was a huge victory for me. :) {Ooo...a trip to Paris would be divine but alas...not possible for me at this time either. bummer. I'm drooling over the fabulous kit!!} Good luck to all!!

Well, I guess my most recent leap was cutting off my hair. It was probably middle of my back and now it's way short. I was a little nervous at first but it's kind of fun now!
Thanks for the great giveaways! What wonderful prizes!

I'd like to toss my hat in the ring!
And my most biggest leap of courage was moving from California to Alabama to live with this wonderful, wonderful man that I met on XBox Live playing video games with him. Yes, seriously! :)

I took a gigantic leap when my little sister passed away 3 weeks ago...Im still leaping,trying to find myself.

Hitting this year hard with leaps and bounds; getting foucused as I will be 40 this year! Allowing myself to EMBRACE myself and my favorite hobby of scrapbooking. Love my kids and love documenting the precious moments of time passing. Thank you!