The heart and mind behind parachute promise knows how much this means to me. I am honored and blessed beyond belief to have so many wonderful people in my life celebrating my journey

I once did a freefall jump out of a plane. I could not get my parachute release pin to work. Guides had to jump to race and save me. Today, I happen to be in another freefall. I am a piano man on a truck… www.travelingpiano.com ...creating music for people to discover... with fun, friendship and respect… musical empowerment and inspiration. My partner, best friend and buddy... Boner the Traveling Piano dog used to hang out with me on top of my piano. He passed away from old age just over a month ago. Together for over fifteen years we shared our partnership with the world. I am now free falling through a life of uncertainty without my partner. A parachute pin was given to me as a gift and felt very personal… significant enough that I had to consciously allow myself to accept and embrace it… such a strong act of kindness… a reminder that today there is no need to be saved. I have friends to help provide and ensure a soft landing through life's transitions. Gratitude and Love... shared!

I recived my parachute pin for my birthday this past Tuesday. It was actually a gift from my supervisor, who over the years has become more like a 2nd mother to me. I went skydiving last month and she told me she wanted to get me something to do with "skydiving" but she wanted something different. She has helped me through so many things in my life. I can't count how mamy times we have sat in her office talking about "life" when we both should be working! She is one of very few who understands the true meaning of friendship. I had a really bad birthday and when she gave me this gift the day after my birthday, I was almost speechless. The meaning behind this pin is one that not very many people will ever understand. Not very many people will share that emotion. It's amazing how a small gift of gratitude will make you feel so much better. I was thinking about getting her one but she told me you sent her one as well. I told her she should wear it...as we both have been there for each other. I'm now 30 years old and I can honestly say this is the BEST gift I have ever recieved....EVER! And I just wanted to say thank you to you guys as well, not only for creating such a thoughtful idea, but my supervisor told me that you guys were really nice to her and we're great to work with. I will be ordering a few from you guys soon for x-mas gift. Thanks to T. Thomas!

Today I received a parachute promise from co-founder, Kat. Wow, she really made my day! She said that I was the first person to notice, admire, and inquire about her necklace (some time ago). It really made my day and got me thinking about how many people in my life have supported me through tough times. I was very touched. Kat you are awesome!!!!!

For our beloved son on his birthday: The memories of watching you grow have been gifts that we may never be able to repay. We hope you will enjoy this small symbol of our love for you. That same love is a design that was crafted by heaven and, because of that, will never die. You are special in so many ways. We love you! Mom & Dad

I am gifting this to my mother for her birthday this year. When I 1st saw this gift of gratitude, I immediately thought of her. There has been no one in my life that has given me as many "soft landings" as she. She has picked me up more times than I can remember. She is an amazing woman and the best parts of me, I get from her. I love you! Thank you for being my best friend, but more important thank you for being my "mom"....

I am gifting this to my newest, true friend. Very rarely have I found another man that I can be open and share with. There is no fear of judgment or reprisal. He came into my life when I made a huge lifestyle change ? sobriety. I dropped my old friends as quick as I could and needed somebody to just listen and understand what I am going through. We share stories, which is hard sometimes because we both love to talk. He and I are very similar in so many ways. He is close in age, married, and has kids the same age as mine. And recently we realized that we even attend the same church. Everyday I look forward to another conversation, even if it is just random whatnots, and whatever?s. I am so thankful to have him in my life; God really did me a huge favor for bringing him into my life. I love you G.B. Thank you for the soft landings so far, and any to come.

I gifted this one to my Dad for Father's Day. From the first moment I can remember he has been there for me. When I was a child, he was gone to Viet Nam and Thailand for a year at a time, and even then I knew I was loved. As I grew, he was there to talk to - my sounding board - even in the middle of the night. Now that I am an adult, I realize that the love he gave me was a small glimpse of the love that God has for us all. I know that the woman I am today is because of the love, care, discipline and dedication he has shown me my whole life. There have been more "soft landings" than I can count - more hugs, more smiles, more tears. . . Daddy, Thank you. Daddy, I love you.

I have always liked the outdoors, but for whatever reason have not taken any serious steps to making it part of my life. This all changed with a canoe trip last summer 07. Ever since than my wife, Tracie, has been the most suportive person on this journey. She has been my support, my couch, my peer and my teacher. I am so lucky to have a wife that thinks I can accomplish what ever I set my mind to. I leave tomarrow, 6-22-08, for the first of many trips to the wilderness and it is for the most part because Tracie has been there as my partner. I will see you when I get back and I Love You Tracie.

I am gifting this pin to my father. A man who's loving heart has always been open to me, through countless trials and tribulations. Guiding and tangibly assisting me everytime he could. I am inspired by the gracious love he shows to all he meets. My dad is the kind of person that will put his life on hold to help me, my family and those he loves, at any given moment. There were so many times that he has been there for me. This single token, represents a life time of "soft landings". I love you dad!

We are gifting these pins to our dad and stepmother. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the times you gave us guidance, love and support. As young children, we forget sometimes to be grateful for all the acts of love that come with being a parent. Now that we are grown, we are filled with gratitude each day for those acts of love and strive to do the same in our relationships. You have taught us values that we carry with us always. Thank you for being there even when things have been rough and for always listening and knowing, somehow, when to give or not give advice. Thank you for continuing to pass on your unconditional love to us and now to your grandchildren. They do not know the gift they have in the two of you, but someday when they are grown will see the magic too! Thank you both for your countless "soft landings"! WE LOVE YOU BOTH!

I'm blessed to have received a tangible gift as a reminder of so many intangible experiences and lessons. I had a soft landing AND a necklace! WOOT! Thanks, to both the founders of Parachute Promises. You're amazing women who carry a powerful message of love, grace and humility. It's a small world which continues to shrink every day. I'm glad to have you as friends.

One of the Founders my dear friend "Kit'ten" arrived on my doorstep 30 miles out of her way to let me know she could not make it for dinner. This unusual cancellation began a journey that saved both of our lives ODAAT! Together we are fellow Vetrans, PTSD survivors, and share the scars of long journeys in unlikely places. This fellowship of the Spirit, the nurturing of a LOVE for LIFE, and the living examples of forgiveness in action tempered our long standing relationship. Celebrating an amazing anniversary of not just surviving but the celebration of LIVING fully my friend presented me a pin on a necklace as a thank you. There were a hand full of us invited to this gathering we each had been gifted the necklace and none of us knew what the pin was as none of us had sky dived or had a diver in our lives. When my friend recieved her moment of recognition she shared with us that "We each had given her the tools and examples so she too could have soft landings." From this inspirational public presentation grew this amazing touchstone of appreciation and love.