Twenty Seconds of Courage

"What would it look like if you had twenty seconds of insane courage? What would twenty seconds of embarrassing bravery create in your life?"
– Bob Goff, Undistracted

I believe in foster care. I believe the people in the system are worth fighting for. And for that reason I’m working on several projects to bring some much needed change.

But starting something new takes courage. Some days, I feel like I have it. Other days, not so much. The emails, the phone calls, the meetings, the never-ending to-do list—it all revolves around this vision on my heart. And while it consumes my thoughts day and night, doubt still creeps in.

But then there's a quiet voice inside that whispers, You can do this. This is what you were made for.

There’s risk in all of this. Big risk. Publishing a book. Launching a non-profit. Starting a business. Putting myself—and my story—out into the world, knowing it opens the door to criticism and misunderstanding. But I’m not risking failure just for the sake of chasing a dream. I’m taking this risk because I believe it could change lives. Many, many lives.

And for that—it’s worth it.

There are thousands of children out there who need a home, and there are thousands of foster carers flocking the system because it is too hard. I feel deeply for those carers. I’ve met them. I’ve heard their stories of pain and heartbreak. Maybe you’re one of them. If you are, I’m so sorry. This system hurts people every day. Whether intentionally or unintentionally.

So for those people, I won’t back down. I will keep fighting to bring hope back into this seemingly hopeless system.

So here we go—one courageous step at a time.

Love always,

Dani :)