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The Rush

You’ve always wanted to skydive, but the thought scared you too much to try it.  That is, until you met someone who had made over 100 jumps.  He talked you into it by explaining how safe it was.  His enthusiasm was contagious.  He spoke of the freedom of falling through the air…the adrenaline rush…the unspeakable exhilaration.

Now you are standing on the edge of a plane, looking down on the earth far, far below.  Everything has been checked.  Double-checked.  This is safer than driving on the freeway—a thought that helps you deal with the fear.  Modern parachutes are state-of-the-art.  Besides, there is a backup chute.  Still, your heart is beating with apprehension.

Suddenly, you jump!  You have trained so much for this moment, you instinctively spread your hands and legs.  The speed is unbelievable.  The power of the air forcing itself against your body is incredible.  It’s like a dream.  You are defying the law of gravity, racing through the air at more than 120 mph!

The earth is coming closer.  All normal sense of time lost.  Speed, thrust of air, unspeakable joy.  You glance at the altimeter on your wrist.  Only another ten seconds and you will pull the ripcord and feel the jolt of the parachute opening.  All that you have been told was true.  The adrenaline rush is like nothing you have experienced.  If only it could last a little longer.  Reluctantly, you pull the cord.  It opens, but there is no jolt!