Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Lucky to be Alive!

Josh is in an Airborne Unit, which means he gets to jump out of airplanes at least once a month. So he had a jump on Tuesday and he came back like this. After jumping out of the plane the lines to his parachute were all tangled together which didn't allow his parachute to open completely. He tried getting them untangled before hitting the ground. He was successful at that but it was a little to late. He was still falling really fast to the ground. And had a pretty rough landing when he reached the ground. He landed on his knee and was in pain. Luckily was able to get up after laying there for a bit and walk in to where everyone else gathers after jumping. He went to the doctor today to get it checked and nothing is torn, thank goodness. Only a bruised knee cap and a lot of swelling under the knee. He is doing good and able to get around alright and will be back to normal in no time. It could of been a lot worse and I am so thankful it wasn't.


7 comments:

Stephenie Fort said...

WOW!! thats kind of a big deal! i'm sl glad he's ok! did you know that 2 people went sky diving at the same place Brandon and I went too, two week later and they both were killed!! Crazy stuff happens like that! I'm so greatful we could go with out any accidents or trouble! I dont now if i could ever do it again though!


oh and Josh those are some sexy legs of yours!!I REALLy wish i had them a little on the hairy side... but i guess thats alright!better then the Hancock chub eww gross

Kellan, Nicole and KC said...

Josh, there are better ways to get Brittany to wait hand and foot on you! ;-) J/K. We're just glad to hear that nothings torn!!

Justin,Kaylynn,Craig said...

Looks painful! We're glad your ok though! We agree with Steph...nice legs Josh!! Ha Ha. Love ya guys!!!

KOCHERHANS said...

Ok these are the kind of stories I don't want to hear about - I can't handle them. Were you there watching when this happened? How incredibly scary. I am SO GLAD that nothing worse happened - I can't imagine. So happy that everything is ok, but the poor knee looks so painful. Now I'm freaking out for next month! Is Josh nervous?

paul said...

Glad you are still alive Josh- too close for comfort though. Hope it's a quick recovery! I agree with the sexy legs comments also. Looks painful. Glad you are alright and it wasn't any worse. Love ya.

Jenn Fort Haderlie said...

ouch, glad your okay Joshy boy, I to LOVE those legs! hairy!

Jenn Fort Haderlie said...

im waiting for the new post......:)