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* Arlene * helps shelters for abused women and children.

Charles Plumb, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, was a jet pilot in Vietnam.  After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile.  Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands.  He was captured and spent 6 years in a communist Vietnamese prison.  He survived the ordeal and now lectures on lessons learned from that experience.

24 Comments

Good question. We go through a day with so many details, we don't catch them all. We need to pack parachutes, the right way. We are no more secure than the people around us.

24 months ago

Love this post thank you for sharing.

19 months ago

nice

18 months ago

nice post........thanks for sharing........great work dear.........keep it up........

15 months ago

Wow this is really a great story. I like how you put it at the end. Recognize people who pack your parachute! Great metaphors used in this one Arlene. Thank you for sharing. Blessings friend

10 months ago

Thanks, Mona! There is definitely a great message here...glad you recognize it...

10 months ago

very great massage and realy story

7 months ago

Thanks for reading and commenting!

7 months ago

Great Post I love this, its the truth. Not many of us realise that to make things work, we are not alone, there is always someone else that helps us succeed. Those who are behind us, supporting us.

7 months ago

Thanks for reading and commenting. I hope you found this inspirational...I certainly did...

7 months ago

very inspiring Arlene that is what happens in life God will use some one to bring u some where. thank God for those he will us in my case

7 months ago

Great inspirational read and a reminder to us that we should be grateful and thankful to those who helped us get where we are today, and even those who are still helping us today in one way or another. Thanks for the great share!

6 months ago

Thanks, Glenway for stopping by and commenting! We should always be grateful and thankful for what we have.

6 months ago

You're quite welcome, Arlene, and I agree that it's good to be thankful for what we have, always.

6 months ago

Thanks Arlene for sharing this wonderful insightful story!!!

3 months ago

nice post

2 months ago

nice post

2 months ago

Very nice your sharing. It's a touch story!

1 month ago

Glad you enjoyed reading this story.

1 month ago

it's my pleasure!

1 month ago