The 33 foot Jump

I want to lean into a concept that has profoundly shaped my life—the "33-foot jump." It’s that moment when we’re standing on the edge of everything we’ve ever known, facing the vast unknown, and we make the choice to leap. It's not about perfection, certainty, or a neatly wrapped plan; it’s about courageously stepping into something new despite the fear that comes with it. Because here’s the truth: fear is a natural part of growth. It’s the companion we meet when we dare to step beyond what’s comfortable.

When I look back at my life, I see the 33-foot jump over and over again. At 18, as a pregnant and unwed teenager, the world saw a statistic. I saw a purpose. That leap into motherhood was terrifying—I didn’t know what kind of mother I’d be, and my role models were far from ideal. But deep in my soul, I knew this baby was for me. So I jumped. I ignored the noise, the judgment, and the doubts. Was it hard? Absolutely. Did I stumble? Of course. But I leaned into my faith, my determination, and my belief that I could rise to meet the challenge. That leap taught me that courage isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting the process.

Later, when I opened my home and heart to foster children, I took another jump. I knew it would break my heart—because to love a child deeply, even temporarily, is to risk heartbreak. And it did. But I also knew it was what I was called to do. Those years as a foster mom didn’t just shape the lives of the children who came through my door—they healed parts of me I didn’t know were broken. I learned that courage is not only in taking the first step but in continuing to step forward, even when the journey feels overwhelming.

And then there was my leap into building a business, something I had no experience in. The stay-at-home mom dream I had worked so hard to create and I knew it was time to step into something different for my family and myself. The fear was there—how could I start something new? What if I failed? But I had learned something important from my previous jumps: the only way to grow is to move forward. I didn’t let the lack of a perfect plan hold me back. I asked questions, found mentors, and surrounded myself with people who believed in my vision. And slowly, step by step, that dream grew into something tangible, something powerful.

Now, I’m standing on the edge of another 33-foot jump—launching a foundation to support foster youth aging out of the system. I don’t know exactly how it will look or where it will lead, but I know this: it’s mine to build. The name is registered, the first steps are in motion, and I’m choosing courage over fear once again. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that we don’t need to see the whole path to take the next step.

So, my challenge to you is this: What is your 33-foot jump? What’s the dream you’ve been wrapping up in a neat little box, waiting for the "perfect time"? What fear has kept you on the edge of action? I want you to know that you already have everything you need within you to take that first step. Your dreams, your whispers, your nudges—they are uniquely yours for a reason. Don’t let fear rob the world of what only

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- Corree