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Thanks for the great quote about courage. I teach at school who has six virtues the students build their school day around. Courage is one of them, I plan to pass this qoute on to the other staff at my school. Also please, please, please pick me:) I would love any of the giveaways, they all are terrific!!!

Biggest leap of courage?? Dealing with health issues...

Asking my husband if I can convert my walk-in closet to a scrapbook room - this would require my clothes to be in his closet - he is quite the picky one! However, he said YES and now I am designing my room. This took courage - trust me! I love him though!!

I recently went back to work after being a full time Mom for 3 years, in order to make it possible for my husband to go back to school and finish his degree. it has been a tough transition, but I am beginning to get a new routine down and not feel guilty for leaving my little ones while I work to support our family.
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My leap was when I applied to do teacher training which is a year long course. I've not been working for 6 years while having our girls so it was a big leap to become a student again. It's been hard work and has meant big adjustments for the whole family but it's also been hugely fulfilling.

Having my second child just a month before my 40th birthday. We had perfect bliss with just one daughter. We hummed and hawed and were hesitant to upset the applecart and perhaps our good luck.
We took the leap and Fynn was born. He is a little man who gives us joy and we love him through and through.

2008 was my year for leaps. Financial problems forced us to move, disrupt our girls lives and have them take the leap with us. I will say that I am proud of how they handled the change in lifestyle and how mature they were at accepting living with less. We have grown as a family because of the leap into the unknown and we landed on our feet. Makes me less afraid for the next leap or when they leap out into the world on their own.

It's a small leap-more like a "hop" really, but I cut 8 inches off my hair. And it feels fabulous. It's amazing what a sassy new 'do can do for your self-esteem :)

My most recent leap is moving to Colorado (from South Dakota) with my two children (as a single parent) after accepting a teaching position last week.

My most recent leap is swimming in public without a T-shirt to cover over all my lumpy rolly bits. (If I have the good fortune to win- I can't afford a trip to Italy right now).

my biggest leap is giving myself more time, more time for my dd, more time for my relationships,my family and finally be happy with myself.

My big leap is letting my one and only child go off to college with support and love--but not too many tears.
Jean

My most recent leap was taking my children out of public school and beginning the journey of homeschool. It's been really challenging, but well worth the effort.

I SOOO needed that quote today! thanks.
I started a business in August. My Life was in the comfort zone and now I am completley "uncomfortable". My business isn't doing as well as I'd hoped and I'm not enjoying it as much as I thought I would. But I know in my heart that I made the right decision to start the business. I chose to take that leap. I stepped off into the void. And now I'm finding out where that will take me. I've learned so much along the way. This rough patch is mine for a reason. It won't last forever. And no matter what happens, I will be successful, simply for having the courage to try.

My biggest leap was deciding to become a stay-at-home mom. It worked!

My most recent leap was deciding to take the winter off of work to stay home with our new little baby. In this economy it is really unsettling to not be working when you can, but I wouldn't miss these first few months with my little guy for the world!

my most recent leap of faith was right before Christmas, my husband and i of 18 years had been seperated since june, both dated other people thought life together was not great but realized that what we were missing most in our relationship was each other....we have gotten back into church, counseling and just reconnecting with each other...it took a big leap of faith to admit wrong-doings and to just relax and be each others friend again:)

I wish I had the courage to leap more. A big leap for me is allowing myself to enjoy the little things instead of always worrying about what "has" to be done!
Thanks for the chance, K

I love to listen to friends and help offer them a shoulder to lean on and advice when they ask. But I myself am a very private person, and rarely find myself leaning on others. Recently, I shared a bit of news about something happening in my personal life with several of my friends, and I was amazed at how supportive they were and at how good it felt to share a bit of myself with people who are close to me. Trusting can be quite rewarding after all!

My most recent leap was putting my heart and soul into weight loss. I lost 32 lbs in 2.5 months and am still going. While that doesnt sound courageous to most, the real truth behind it is, after 4 miscarriages and the premature arrival and departure of our sweet daughter, I am putting my all into trying again and getting over my fears. Go me!