As many of you know, we’ve had a lot of problems with our newborn Josiah. We started out with colic and him screaming (not crying) from 11 pm until 2 am. Thanks to our pediatrician, we were able to figure out what was causing the colic and were able to get that remedied.

We had about one week where things were peaceful and then he got this awful congestion. Not a runny nose sort of thing…it was hard, crusty uhm, uhm, well, you know. I wanted to take a pipe cleaner to his nose, but knew that probably wasn’t the right application for the pipe cleaner.

The congestion kept him awake a lot during the night. And, as all parent’s know “If they’re up…you’re up!” 13 weeks of sleep deprivation will really make you delirious. But, we decided to do something about it and chase that lion.

We were able to get in with a pediatricENT (ear nose and throat) doctor and get some medication. We had also scheduled to go to Castaway Bay at Sandusky just two days later just to get away from the house. Wewere told by the doctor that themedication wouldn’t fully take effect until Monday. We almost decided not to go when we heard that.

We knew that going to Castaway Bay could be a disaster, but we went anyway. Honestly, it was our best weekend ever with him. Sometimes you just have to take the lion by the mane and go for it. We are so glad that we took the risk to go to Castaway Bay. We would have looked back with deep regret that we didn’t make that choice to go.

I think this is where we all trip up. If we don’t take risks (chase the lion), we will live a safe life, but one of regret. Look back in your own life, and I think you will agree with me,that the times we took risks were the greatest and most thrilling parts of our lives. When we chose to play it safe, we have little to show for our inaction. So, go chase the lion!