Comfortablynumb

We have discovered that at this time, it is not possible to carry out the wonderful skydiving adventure that we were so hoping for. I do want to thank you all for your support and wonderful words of encouragement. If this ever becomes a possibility for my son, you can bet I will be back here-you really set my mind at ease. You are a great bunch! May all your jumps be spectacular and safe. Michelle

Thank all of you for your support. I am feeling much better about this experience for him. Still waiting for his Doctor to give the Okay. Thank you AggieDave for letting me throw all those questions at you in private. Flying Granny and LisaMarie, you made me feel so much more confident in this possiblility. Steveo and Wildcard, you are correct in your theory, that is my son's diagnosis. But, again--he does do well compared to the majority of cases. I will be away from the board for several days but again, Thank you all (I know I missed some of you) for your support and kind words. I will keep the board updated. You are a great bunch of folks. Oh yeah, Untamed- I don't take you seriously, in fact I bet you are special. As in "special bus".

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Hello everyone, I am hoping for a little advice. I feel really silly but I don't know where else to turn. My son (Troy) turns 21 next month and he has ALWAYS wanted to skydive. Troy with born with a progressive Pulmonary disease. He does exceptionally well with this and is currently holding his own. With that being said, it is very important for all of us that he lives his life to it's very fullest. He has been fitting some traveling in between school, work, buddies and girls. Well-my husband and I have been seriously chewing on the idea of a "surprise skydive" (tandum) for his birthday. Something that he will always remember. Hopefully, it is very likely that his Doctor will approve of this. Here comes the "dumb" part.....I am scared to death. The only place that I am somewhat familiar with frightens me as several years back a former co-worker got broken up pretty badly (she was not doing tandum) and I have heard of a couple deaths associated with this business. From what I can tell they are the only game in town. How do I check out credentials? Is it possible to "pay extra" for an extra 'chut or two? (I am quite serious) I do not really wish to disclose this place as I am painfully aware that I am completely ignorant of skydiving and the facts surronding the incidents. I don't know that it would be the best etiquette to call and flat out ask about this...but I would hate for my son to miss out because Mom didn't know the facts. Well-that's it in a nut shell. Any advise, reassurance, replies and prescription drugs would be welcome.