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<p>15/10/11 Latest Update: WOW! that was amazing. Yesterday I finally did it. After twice being postponed due to windy weather, we had a beautiful day & the skydive went ahead. Thank you to everyone who has donated to St. Luke's in sponsorship. ( Further donations are still welcome.) It was truly the most amazing experience. As I fell out of the plane with my instructor,Chris,strapped tightly onto my back, I felt a moment of breathtaking weightlessness as we fell backwards. A kind of floating sensation ensued,replaced by the rush of air as we turned to face the earth at 12,000 feet which was impossible for the mind to comprehend. Sensory overload! Our speed was 120 mph making it quite hard to catch my breath for the 45 seconds of freefall. It was incredibly noisy, adding to the exhilaration. I wondered at the beauty of the earth, seeing the slight curve to the horizon where the misty glow of the bright blue sky met the land with its' small squares of different greens. The land seemed so far away that I didn't feel any fear of falling because, at that height ,the ground just didn't seem to be getting any closer. When the chute opened I felt as though we shot upwards with a 'whoosh', being pulled by the harness as it slowed our descent. A sudden calm, quiet, peacefulness followed and we were able to speak to each other as we floated. Chris asked 'I think you're up for some fun now aren't you?' and on my agreement he made me scream by pulling on the guide ropes to make us spin and swing out in various manouvers, causing sensations which no rollercoaster on this earth could match. I remember thinking nothing could possibly top this. The squares of green gradually became bigger and after a few minutes we landed with my legs in the air and Chris on his feet. The adrenaline still makes me feel like I'm walking on sponges even a day later. Can't wait to do it again! Thank youso much to everyone who sponsored me. xxx </p>
<p>Update: In loving memory of my Mum now too, who died in Charing Cross hospital on 27th September unfortunately unable to get to St. Luke's in time. A wonderfully strong lady ,always the nurse,as was her profession,she cared so well for my Dad through their final challenging years both fighting cancer together. .</p>
<p>On 14th October I will be jumping out of a plane in memory of my loving Dad ,Reg Gill, who died at St Luke's Hospice on 22nd June this year. The wonderful care they gave him in the loving atmosphere in his last few days of life and the longterm care & support they are giving my Mum in her own battle with cancer has inspired me to help St Luke's with their ongoing need for funds.</p>
<p>My Dad was an exceptional, caring,generous & supportive man & I know he would wholeheartedly approve ;it's just my Mum having kittens! :) Thank you so much for your generous support.It will give others the chance to have peace, dignity and loving care during their final months and days and will ease the burden for their families at a difficult time. Lots of love, Nikki xxx </p>
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