Skip to main content

Magical Moment 526, "Airglide"

I had a flash back today...it had something to do with parachutes.

I harnessed up, and took off...

But the gear I wore today, was significantly less than before, and much more comfortable.

In the silent, peaceful sky, I remembered how beautiful it can be up there. Flying in slow motion...

Just enjoying the sky and clouds...

Today's scenery was just slightly different than in times past...

And landing today, was much less dreadful than crashing into a hot, dirt drop zone.

And the ride back...

Was considerably more enjoyable than previous times...

Which is better, you ask? Airborne or Airglide? Well, it's apples and oranges folks. But one thing I can say, you walk away from both with smile on your face.


Labels:

Comments

TexWisGirl said…
and i loved the parachute you had today - a big smiley face to share with someone you love! :)
July 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
I had a smile on my face all the way through this post. I used to want to do one of those para-sailing things, but I watch too much of America's Funniest Videos. :) And may I say...you were a beautiful soldier. And it's not easy to look beautiful in camouflage. No wonder Eddie was smitten.
July 15, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Anonymous said…
What a great moment and I can see why it was a flashback for you! How exciting... what would this world do without the Happy Face never having been invented! Wish I had that copyright. LOL Great post!!!!

Di
July 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Dawn said…
You never cease to amaze me. I havent seen you in your past "camo-gear" before....(my boys would love it;)...It seems a complete contradiction to what I see now. You have lived on both sides. Braver than me for sure....I would go with the smiley face parachute side most definitely!!!!!
:)
Loved this post!!!!!
You 2 are perfect!!
July 16, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Busy Bee Suz said…
Oh, this is so heartwarming. I love all the photos...you were smiling through BOTH situations.
YOU rock Sista!
July 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Unknown said…
See...I'd walk away with poop in my pants.

But that's just me...
July 16, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Anonymous said…
Two different worlds; different challenges. But it looks like you two had a blast on the Airglide...
July 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Elizabeth Grimes said…
Texwisgirl, that smiley face was actually pretty comforting!

Linda, I was dreading the crash into the water, but it wasn't bad at all. Thanks for the very kind words. :)

Di, funny thought! I wonder who DID invent it?!

Dawn, I have a feeling you are quite brave, Miss Triathlon! :) Thanks a bunch.

Suz, thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

Susan, you made me actually laugh out loud!!!

Robin, it was really neat. Thanks for the comment!
July 16, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Kim@stuffcould.... said…
I love the smile on your face, it looks so peaceful today. I am proud of the previous service too.
July 16, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Magical Moment 620, "Lilac Garden"

Eddie and I visited the Lilac Gardens at Ringwood Manor in New Jersey, a pristine and beautiful state park with 8 species of lilacs and several varieties within. We went on a rainy afternoon, which turned out perfect because the rain stopped for us when we got there, and began again as soon as we left. It also decorated the plants with gorgeous rain drops, adding to their beauty.  And now for a quick game of "Where's Elizabeth?" And "Where's Eddie?" ~~Have a great weekend! ~~
48 comments
Read more

Magical Moment 625, "Thailand - the Elephants"

Needless to say, my favorite part of our Thailand vacation, was our week long volunteering at  Elephant Nature Park ! The logging industry was banned in Thailand in 1989, leaving thousands of elephants unemployed. These elephants are now used for tourism. You may have heard of elephant shows featuring the animals playing soccer or painting pictures with their trunks. They are no doubt amazing to watch, but the sad truth is that these elephants have gone through a series of torture and abuse to "break their spirit" by their trainers. This short clip is very hard to watch, but it will give you an idea of what the elephants in captivity in the country of Thailand go through. The only elephants in Thailand who do  not  endure this, are the very few baby elephants who are first generation born in "safe captivity" at places like Elephant Nature Park. Every other elephant at this park has been brutally abused. Some have been blinded by their owners, le...
26 comments
Read more

Magical Moment 280, "The Eleventh Hour"

The Veterans Day Parade, NYC On July 29, 2001 , five exceptional men were honored by the President of the United States for their remarkable military service. They were involved in a top secret mission that required unfathomable intelligence and as a result, literally won a battle which was instrumental in winning the war. Not the war that was happening in 2001, not even the Gulf War. It was World War II, and they were the Navajo Code Talkers who were largely responsible for winning the bloody battle of Okinawa. The only problem with the ceremony was that just 5 remained of the original 29. Our country was too late in thanking the other 24, and nearly too late in thanking those 5 men. On March 10, 2010, three hundred women won the Congressional Gold medal for their outstanding war service. Unfortunately, 800 received the award posthumously. These were the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, who devoted themselves to flying military aircraft like the B-26 and B-...
18 comments
Read more