I was 22 years old with a new born baby. My husband at the time was an abusive alcoholic. It was nothing new to experience pain, hurt, and sadness in my daily life. On October 5th, I decided that enough was enough after my husband called me a derogatory name and threw my 5 week old son at me. He left in a tizzy, and I ran into the bedrooms, gathered up a few items, took my son,and ran into the rain for the last time. I was going to finally go to my parent's house. No more driving by and wanting to go in...this time I was truly leaving. As I ran out into the rain, he met me walking into the apartment. He asked where I was going, and I said, 'To get cigarettes.' He did not notice the bags, thankfully. I got in my Amigo, let out a huge sigh of relief and left. I never went back again.

My life started that night. I became a single mother, living with her parents, given a new handful of chances, simply by taking One Chance. My life has taken many turns since then. I have remarried, had another son, wrote and published a book, and watched my business flourish. My husband and I are getting our bachelor degrees together, opening a German Shepherd kennel, and adopting a little girl this fall.

I do have to say that just because you take ONE chance, does not mean that God will not throw you many other times to take a chance. Just because everything is going well, doesn't mean that you don't take a leap of faith, or that your mind and spirit are not tested. I know that if things are going well, or that I am unhappy, I must follow His lead and make a change, no matter how uncomfortable it may be for me or the people around me.

Had I not left that rainy night in 1995, I may not have been here to type this. Be willing to Take A Chance, in your lightest or darkest moment, and you will be surprised at what God hands you.

Thank you Nancy for following your heart to Take A Chance.

-Rebecca Foster