Have you ever taken a "Leap Of Faith"

[Ilove8Trax]

I was curious to know how many people here have taken what many call "Leaps of Faith" meaning have you done something VERY big in life when the odds are (somewhat) against you. For example, move someplace far away from you hometown or with little money, or nothing there waiting for you. Others could be following someone you love or searching for a "stranger"...anything really. I'm just really interested. Let's have fun with it. Anything you consider a big signifacant event in life.

 

[palmtreegirl]

We're about to, Dh is leaving his job of 12 years to start his own company! It's very stressful even though I know it's probably one of the best decisions we've ever made.

 

[KimR]

Absolutely: I decided to have a baby. I'd never been particularly maternal and never liked being around children. I liked my time and my money to be my own. To be quite honest, children annoyed the heck out of me! However, I saw how happy my friends were with their children and I wanted to experience that. I wanted to want kids, if that makes any sense. I'd always heard how it's different when it's your own child and so I took that 'leap of faith' that my maternal instincts would kick in....and boy, did it ever! My DD just celebrated her 12th birthday yesterday and these past 12 years have been the happiest of my life. I have 3 girls now and I could not imagine my life if I hadn't taken that chance . I love my girls more than words can describe and though I was an unlikely candidate for motherhood, I have to say that I'm a wonderful mom!

 

[JoenAdamnErinnSam]

Absolutely..I married my soulmate 25 yrs ago March 3rd,and after 2 boys who are the love of my life, and 18 yrs with his Mom living with us, the boy's had moved out,and I decided I had enough money to leave..and I did-he wasn't abusive really-just never grew up..and now that see my boy's becoming men,I felt I owed it to them to have a peaceful life finally-maybe I finally grew up too.We sold the house in October 03 and I was able to buy my own place-it's not big,it's not great,but it's mine.My son loves coming home from college now-cause it's peaceful..something we never had with Dad around. I still wonder if I made the right decision sometimes, but in my heart I know I did-for all of us. But it was definitely a leap of faith.

 

[crazyforgoofy]

I have, several times. Each time I've learned more and grown more than I'd have thought possible. I need challenges. Making big changes, taking big chances makes me feel alive......... and keeps me feeling young.

 

[Melora]

2 times that come to mind right away..

1st was going through my first divorce. My ex did NOT want to get divorced, but it was because he felt he had no place else to go and no one would support him and his lazy rear end... He begged me not to do it but I went through with it and I am so glad.

The second was picking up my 4 kids and moving away from where I had grown up and to move in with my soon to be husband. We had only known each other for a few months but it just felt right. We needed to get the kids settled before the new school year. I was so scared but relly felt like I was doing the right thing...

I was!

 

[TinkHappy]

OH YA!!! DH and I went to school together, after we moved away from eachother...5 years later we saw eachother at my 5 year High School reunion (we still stayed in touch, but never saw eachother), we decided to get married and I moved to CT from CA My parents were none too happy, they never thought it would last, I knew better. I knew I was going to marry the greatest man in the world (with a little help of course)
I has been 13 years and counting.
Oh and we are still in CT. I LOVE it here!!

 

[avdeane]

I met my husband online. We chatted for a while on the internet and on the phone until we felt that we just had to meet in person. Since he was from IN and I in Ontario, we met in a town at the border on the Canadian side. Both of us got the many "good intention" speeches about how this wasn't such a smart thing to do but we knew in our hearts that this was meant to be!! We've been together for 8 years and happily married for 6 1/2 years!!

 

[MosMom]

I moved 2000 miles away to a foreign country to be with my now husband. I sold my truck and took the train with a one way ticket. It worked out I am happy to say.

 

[legs22]

I divorced my husband. Now, 4 yrs. later, I'm still not sure I made the right decision

 

[tiggersmom2]

Um, My DH and I moved in together the first night we met!!!

 

[honeywolf7]

I moved to Colorado at age 18 when my parents were here in Virginia. I'm actually about to look up an old friend of mine who lived in the same boarding house that I did when I was out there....he's in Sarasota. I guess that makes a second "leap of faith" (trying to renew my friendship with him.)

 

[katerkat]

Marrying the military....I mean, DH. I didn't know anyone in the military, hadn't grown up in/around the military, hadn't ever been on a base. But I did it anyway. And it's worked out pretty well so far.

I also think having a baby will be a big leap of faith, since DH is in the military. I will be doing a LOT of it on my own. Which is why we're still waiting - I'm not sure I'm ready for it yet!

 

[Pin Wizard]

More times that I would like! Just one of them...Moved to a new state in March. I love it here!!!! But still not having a job is a bit unnerving.

 

[birdiesunshine]

I Left a job that was very secure to open up my own franchise without having any idea if it would be a success or not. My DH and I opened it 4 months ago and although we are just reaching our break even point, we are doing better than we thought. Not to mention we have a 19 month old DD and took out a lot of our savings out to take this big step.

 

[AmazingGrace]

Buying a house while my husband's deployed is a big leap of faith for both of us!!!