From an early age, Melissa's very first tendency was to shy away from anything risky or exciting. Whether it was water slides or roller coasters, fear was her constant companion. Yet over the course of her life, the call of adventure continually screamed louder than the voice of her trepidation. This is the story of a girl choosing to take a leap, again and again, despite her reservations, and the beautiful life those choices carved out for her.