Leaping Galore

[Lena]

My leap feels like I am going in many directions. My first is quite obvious for anyone who sees me. I am six weeks away from being a mom of two lovely girls. I look forward to this in many ways. Relief from this pregnant body is something I feel conflicted over. I can't wait for the pain, leg cramps, and water retention to go away. However, this is the last child I will carry. I relish the feeling of life in my body and the powerful miracle of creating another being. I know I missed this before I got pregnant this time and I am sure I will again.
Another leap is one that began this summer. After a decade of teaching children, three years of being a mom and 25 years of being a big sister, I found myself in a discussion with my spouse where I claimed that I am not a leader. I ended up realizing how I lead in major ways every day. I am leaping into this idea of leadership and expanding my roles of leadership.
Lastly, I have had many professional goals and interests. Some I have tried to run from many of them for whatever reason. Maybe some of it has to do with the same thinking that led me to believe that I am not a leader. Regardless, I am beginning a process to meet these goals one at a time. It all starts with a leap, putting myself out there and beginning the journey.

[Julia Scatliff O'Grady]

Lena-You speak so clearly and beautifully about your journey. Julia