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It may sound silly, but I've been going to a step aerobics class at my gym for a few weeks now. I've always been afraid of taking class for fear that people would laugh at me. Now that I've done it, I really look forward to it twice a week!

In the middle of a leap...supporting my husband while he changes careers...it's a BIG leap for us! Includes a move across the country for a year (this last Fall)...and then back again this summer to who-knows-where for another 4 years of school. Excited and glad the "leap" is coming along nicely.

To be honest I haven't taken any big leaps for the last 3 years. The last one was making the decision to have a child. It was the best decision I have ever made and one I never thought I'd be ready for. But every morning I wake up and recommit to being a mommy.

My "leap" was just completing a piece of collage art as a paid commission. It taught me to believe in my creative self.

I guess I would have to say that my biggest leap has been admitting that I need the medication and taking it faithfully. Without getting into all of the details, I have been on medication for about 3 years and I HATE that I have to rely upon it to be able to function in my daily life. I go through phases where I stop taking it, then things get bad, then I start taking it again. Within the last week, I came to the realization that I need to quit whining about it and just take it. As difficult as it is for me to admit that I need, the fact is I'm a much better person when I do.

My recent leap is involving a job change (due to downsizing of my previous job). The new job is in full-time ministry & has involved a pay cut, a lot of courage, trust & obedience in the Lord. But wow...it's been an awesome time of change & growth & I love it! :)

My biggest leap recently is putting myself out there - I'm really quite shy and everytime I am able to step out of my comfort box - that is a leap.

let's see - 42 years old, married 20 years, pregnant for first time last year - had beautiful little girl in August - way big leap of courage!!!

Thanks for the fun giveaways. I guess I was forced into a leap of faith last fall when my husband was laid off from work. I stay home full time with the kids. Thankfully, he was able to find another job within 3 months.

I've got a bunch of leaps going on right now in my life - two of which I cannot share yet - but very exciting news that falls under the category of "being called into a leap". I'll be sharing them on blog as soon as I can - but I can share that I am definately excited and welcoming the opportunities these leaps will bring!

My leap was to leave a relationship two weeks prior to my wedding and follow my heart to what would bring me true happiness. (There is more to the story but that is the short version!)

I guess my biggest leap was 2 years ago when I quit my job to stay home with our then 2 year old and newborn. It's been a HUGE leap to be out of the work world and to be so involved in their lives. I wouldn't change it for the world, but it's the most challenging thing I've done.

My big leaps this past year have been motherhood, and then I decided to go back to school, it's been a busy year!

Hi Ali,
Great topic.And great giveaways.
My daughter have a receptive language comprehension/understanding and that is not easy LEAP in our life.It is sound ok,right?But for 4.5 years old girl it is not easy.It is hard for her to explain thinks and answer the simple questions.It is very stressful for everyone.Specially for her.So every day we have Little LEAPS to improve thinks and build our confidence for the bigger leaps.There is no BLOCK or any specific helpful sites for language comprehension.I wondering why???

My most recent "leap" was committing to improving my marriage of almost 10 years. My husband and I have been seeing a therapist together since just before Christmas, and I already feel our relationship starting to transform. As part of that process, I chose "forgive" as my "word." Living into that word is a big leap, and a big challenge, but is also very liberating.
Thanks for the opportunity to win these great prizes. And best of luck to you, Ali...Your little "A" is a fortunate little girl.

My leap was not a welcome one...my father passed on January 10, my birthday. We all then had to jump in and make arrangements. I jumped in to stay at the funeral home all day with dad during his viewing..I was there along, but I wanted to be there when friends or loved ones came by to pay their last respects. It has been difficult getting through this, and there were times I didn't think I would make it through it all, but I know dad would want me to be happy and not be sad about him being gone. So I try every day for my dad.

My most recent leap was selling our house (in this market) and moving in with my in-laws until we can find a house we really want and love to raise our family in.

What generous giveaways!!! I am trusting that my SO made the right decision by joining the military (in his 30s) to reach his ultimate career goal. Gotta stay positive!

My latest leap is getting control over our families finances. I was always scared to look at the numbers on paper because I was scared of what I might see. But now after just doing it, the budget + numbers and I are becoming old friends.

my big leap is taking on more responsibility in my not so part time any more job. good bye free time.