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Quite honestly, right now, I feel like getting up and going on each day is an act of courage.

my leap has been the transition from breadwinner to part-time work to being a stay-at-home mom all within a year. Lots of changes for me, just since last summer.

My leap will happen next week when my teenager starts driving! and Italy does sound like fun!

I took the leap in getting help for my health problems. I was too scared/lazy/apathetic to get help, but now I see it's what I needed all along.
I feel better - my life is better. I'm not fearful of tomorrow now.

My recent leap of courage was trusting my gut and knowing that my son had to go to the doctor, and subsequently to the hospital, because he couldn't catch his breath. It was scary stuff for us early this week (and came on so quickly), but I'm glad I took my "mom-dar" seriously, listened to some smart friends, and took care of my son.
I'd love the LOM class, by the way. I'm still on the fence about taking it. Thanks for your blog and giveaways.

My most recent leap of courage was hitting the gym (when i feel fat it's hard to get there), and losing 9lbs for the month of jan!!!
20 more to go!
tara

Leaps, I've been leaping for 2 1/2 years now. Child in big toruble, mom died, quit a job I so totally loved, new job, new house... I'm tired just reading about it. My newest leap though is in the garden. All the years we've been married (34), we've never had a yard for entertaining. Well, with small steps, I'm changing that and finding that the challenge is also rewarding. Thanks for the chance at the goodies. :)

After 25 years with the same company I"m applying for a new job and a completly different role in the social work community. Am unsure if I'm ready for this emotionally [sexual trauma] but am willing to take the step to see if this is where the Lord wants me...

I went away with my hubby, just the 2 of us, and left our 2 boys with grandparents. I was a short trip, but HUGE leap. And they were fine :)

The latest big leap for me is letting my 2 year old be moved from our room to start sleeping in his own room... *sniff* my baby is growing up..

My leap was moving to the Midwest from Washington to be with my new love. It has worked out for us, but sometimes I am still lonely. My newest leap is trying to find new friends in this area.

Telling my husband I'm ready for kids.

I'm sitting here thinking about this question and nothing really comes to mind. The only thing I can think of is I have really adopted the "less is more mentality." I buy what I need and I have really tried to not take on more than I can handle. I delegate more now. I have found that I enjoy things more when I'm not overwhelmed. I have also found the rejuvenating powers of napping!

i am taking a "leap" as we speak to challenge myself to become who i want to be but forgive myself when i fall short- the forgiving myself takes a huge leap for me. i want to strive to be the best wife, mother and Christian i can be and start my days with a smile- that takes courage when you are a mom of 5 ;)
thanks so much for your inspiration Ali!!

My most recent leap is to become more social. I've always been a private person and for me to come out of my shell takes a lot of courage.
Thanks for the opportunity!

My biggest leap was my husband's recent promotion to a job that requires him to be away for about 20-25 days a month. Places like Dubai, Columbia, Scotland... It's an awesome path for him and I have a lot more time for scrapbooking and creating! LOM has been tempting me for over a year!

Wow! Italy sounds great to me too. It is -5 here right now in West Michigan. Thanks Ali!

I absolutely had a "leap" of courage. I aggressively changed the eating habits of my husband after his annual exam and joined in on his "eat right for life" campain-a very big deal for me. I haven't had a double stuffed oreo in a month!!

My leap has been into a new social setting....with a different group of people that I have socialized with in the past. It has felt very freeing in that the same old 'roles' and issues don't exist. This group is a more ecclectic mixture of people and are quickly becoming fast friends. It fits in with simplifying my life by identifying what I like to do and not being bogged down with what is expected. I loved the quote from Alex's blog....gives me good thoughts and ideas for the day.
Gwen

My leap of faith lies on my DH right now, having faith that we can get thru this rough patch and move on in a positive direction. Hopefully growing stronger in our relationship, becoming better parents and partners from it. Having faith that my decisions are right for now and the long run. Here's praying.... for continued faith.

I'm not the kind of person that takes many leaps but I'm getting ready to.

Great prizes!! My most recent big leap was the decision to apply for nursing school after being out of school for YEARS!! It will be a lot of work and as a family we will be making lots of sacrifices. But it'll be worth it in the end. Thankfully I have a very supportive husband.
My most recent little leap was deciding to make the phonecall to Early Intervention to have my 18 month old evaluated for some speech therapy.

My most recent act of courage is going to occur today. Many things are going on in my school that I don't agree with and today I will be going to the TOP of the food chain to try to get results. Wish me luck!

My leap of faith is having a third unexpected child when things are not so cool in my marriage.

Wow - deep thoughts this morning for me. I guess my biggest leap of faith lately has been "loosening the stings" with my almost 13 year old son. He is starting to have more freedom and in doing that, I have to take a leap of faith that is going to remember the values we have raised him with over the years and make good choices. So far so good...I am proud of the young adult he is becoming!