Jumping out of an airplane. And then having to do it again four more times.
And hating every second of it!
What’s something you’ve done that you never thought you could?
When I was in the Army I had to go to Airborne School. It was a requirement, and there was no way for me to get out of it without putting my job at risk. I am SO scared of heights, I thought I would literally die of fright. I have anxiety. I hate roller coasters, I hate that dropping feeling in your stomach when you go down a hill. And this was all of that wrapped into one. The whole possibility of death if my parachute didn’t open and I forgot to pull my reserve was up there too on my worry list.
I prayed every day for rain so we wouldn’t be able to jump. And every day the conditions were perfect for jumping. But I did survive, and although I still have nightmares about it years later, I’m grateful for the experience. My friends tease me about it, because many of them have jumped hundreds of times and my horror at five is funny to them. But yep, I’m good with five, thanks 😊
What is one thing you’ve done that you never thought you could? I would love to hear about it.
Love,
Winter 🖤
