Will you take that leap?

Yesterday, on the last full day of our Thanksgiving vacation, we headed out to Seaworld in Orlando. The girls were excited, we were excited, but there was a bit of tension in the air...Manta was looming in our girl's minds.

See whenever we visit a theme park Babe or I usually have to sit out some rides because one child or another has reservations. In a way this cuts into "Family" fun together. Historically one of us waits with one child while the other rides with the other child. And while we never force the issue on truly fearful attractions, it's a downer when we know they would enjoy it if the just gave it a try.

So as we walked in to Seaworld and approached Manta we were again hearing the yeas and nays a kin to the NBA negotiations. This time however, and unlike the NBA commissioner, we laid down the law and stood in line with our girls. During our 40 minute wait in line we heard everything from "I don't want to go", to "We're gonna die". As we boarded I could see one of our kids take the roll of a safety inspector, checking out every nut and bolt. All through the ride, and between "woo hoos", I reassured our little one. Needless to say we survived, our little one in tears and the other wanting to ride again. However that soon changed. We left the park 7 hours and 3 Manta rides later. Yes you heard right. They both rode again and again; especially our little one who wanted to ride Manta at night. Who would have thought, besides Babe and I, that if they just gave it a try they would overcome their fears and have fun where they thought there was none. It was an awesome sight, an "awesomer" day.

True is the same in life. People fear things that are new/different, things that are beyond their comfort zones...not realizing their true happiness. I can say that had Babe and I took that approach we wouldn't be living the euphoric life we live together every day. Sure all things within reason, but not living in a bubble of fear that will leaving us saying "what if"?

Go out and live life to the fullest, try new foods, new things, new TV shows, meet new people...make new friends. You only have one life and it's yours. There are no do overs so live your life. Give it a try. Through it all there are twists, turns, and drops, but in the end life's a ride...TRY IT, ENJOY IT!!!

Willy