mollyo 0 #26 June 4, 2002 To Scottbre-but it is!!! We use a #3 ball and its a great cardiovascular workout!! It's co-ed too, I got totally plowed over 3 weeks ago by a 250# guy....so there is some taste of actual rugby... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #27 June 4, 2002 Molly:Are you jumping in Alaska? Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #28 June 4, 2002 I had the great fortune of being in the plane on the way up and being on the ground when Molly landed. I think I can put the whole thing into a word. INSPIRATIONAL. Molly's physical recovery is very impressive in itself. Her mental and emotional recovery is nothing short of miraculous. I have never seen someone so terrified face down their fear with the composure and control that Molly had. I have spent a considerable amount of time since that jump contemplating a personality trait that I have which is a tendency to focus on what I think I cannot do. Sometimes we are lucky to have been around people like Molly who are so strong, they can't help but to remind you that you will never really know what you can't do until you have exhausted everything that you can. I can honestly say that jump made me think about my life and all that is yet to be accomplished. It was a rare reminder of what some people are made of and what they can do when they set out to achieve great things.Blue Skies - Welcome Home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskeychick 0 #29 June 5, 2002 Molly, you already know what an inspiration and all around kick-ass person I think you are, so I won't repeat it here. Welcome back to the sky, you have been sorely missed this past year! See you alaska babes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mollyo 0 #30 June 5, 2002 I am debating keith!! (jumping)I am planning...scheming....thinking....At first, I thought, "no. New DZ..."but potentially yes...I am devising a plan to be able to jump my own canopy potenitally in Alaska....but I am probably going to need you and Barbs help....well your rigs anyway....just for a few jumps...(maybe before we go-barbs maybe, and yours in alaska...)if we can work that out...then yes.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mollyo 0 #31 June 5, 2002 Johnny-Thanks for your response and I am glad, to be a part of a "moment" for you too. I will say, I look at things much differently now...appreciate everything more....but also, that yes...that we are all so much more capable of things than we think- so if I helped you with that- then very cool. Because you can-do what you want to do, never limit yourself. But also, I am sure if you were put in a similiar situation...you would realize it too like I did- I mean, basically I had 2 choices as I layed there in pain in my hospital bed- 1. I can give up and never get better/never get back to my full potential or 2. try...just continue to try. My leaps were so, so, so small, esp. in the beginning (it just hurt to do everything..I remember being so "happy" if I could NOT feel miserable for 30 minutes. I thought that was great.) I just knew, I so wanted my life back, I wanted to make the choice to jump out of a plane again, not let my potential physical limitations do it for me.I guess what I am getting at (i think) is that, in extremely difficult situations..it is amazing how the human body can recover and how mentally we can work. NOt everyone but many (I witness the fighters vs. the passive personalitys daily at work- the irony is I work in a spinal cord injury unit.- which is motiviting in itself.) My patients DON'T HAVE TO CHOICE-even to walk..let alone skydive or whatever..but I have a second chance. I need to "take advantage" of that or run an extra mile for all those who cannot.so,lets jump sometime!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #32 June 5, 2002 Looking forward to it.See you somewhere between here and there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #33 June 5, 2002 If you want to use my rig you are welcome to it. I talked to Edge and he said there will be plenty of packing oportunity for us so, with the long days and all, I may pack enough to pay for my jumps. Even if I don't pack you're welcome to my rig. I don't think I could go up with you at first anyway. It would be too emotional. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #34 June 5, 2002 As you go through the process of downsizing to the canopy size you are going to buy, my rig is also generally available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bananna 0 #35 June 5, 2002 Congrats Molly! And, thanks for sharing the story...I know someone right now that could use that inspiration as he fights a battle similar to Molly's.blue skies & safe landings,Anna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #36 June 5, 2002 It is so refreshing to hear a good recovery story, with all the recent rotten luck.....I haven't read all the replies to this, so sorry if I'm repeating everyone else's thoughts. When I read the headline, I was worried that something else bad had happened. I'm glad that this was a good emotional story :) Glad to hear Molly's back in the air!Peace~Lindseyyou can live in happiness too, like the oompa loompa dooba de do.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabregrl 0 #37 June 5, 2002 Molly said...but I am probably going to need you and Barbs help....well your rigs anyway....just for a few jumps...(maybe before we go-barbs maybe, and yours in alaska...)if we can work that out...Barb replies:Molly - you know you can count on Keith and I to be there in whatever way you need us to be. Maybe you can jump with Edge and Susie? I'm so happy for you! And you didn't even mention this last week when we were talking about Alaska!!! Way to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mollyo 0 #38 June 5, 2002 thats because I didn't jump yetand it wasn't planned.cool-looks like I am going to be jumping in alaska...!I will call you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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