Comments on: Emergency On Flight AC161 http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/ Vancouver & Fraser Valley BC Video, Internet & Search Marketing Thu, 03 May 2012 12:24:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nicole Dean http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-6901 Nicole Dean Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:49:43 +0000 http://805123777#comment-6901 Just googled this post to see if a year has changed anything after this event. :) So, my friend? Staying true to the feelings you had this day? Hugs to you and your beautiful bride and kiddos, N Just googled this post to see if a year has changed anything after this event. :)

So, my friend? Staying true to the feelings you had this day?

Hugs to you and your beautiful bride and kiddos,
N

]]> By: Beverly Boston http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-6889 Beverly Boston Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:15:51 +0000 http://805123777#comment-6889 The first thing that came up when I read this was the words, "changing your course!". Not only on your adventure with your plane ride, but also in your life. The impetus for change is often a wake-up call, and I would say this is about as loud as it gets. What is rare, is that you listened to your instincts, trusted your gut, and most importantly listened to your heart to make the changes to your course in life. The first thing that came up when I read this was the words, "changing your course!". Not only on your adventure with your plane ride, but also in your life. The impetus for change is often a wake-up call, and I would say this is about as loud as it gets. What is rare, is that you listened to your instincts, trusted your gut, and most importantly listened to your heart to make the changes to your course in life.

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-6135 Sherman Hu Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:12:34 +0000 http://805123777#comment-6135 Thanks Sam! Yes, praise God for your safe flight! ;-) Thanks Sam! Yes, praise God for your safe flight! ;-)

]]> By: Sam http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-6117 Sam Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:33:08 +0000 http://805123777#comment-6117 Sherman - great write up - the exact same thing happened to me on a flight from Atlanta to Las Vegas. I had recently become a Christian - so the experience was a little different for me than it would've been 3 months earlier. A little more peace with the real possibility of meet my maker. SAM Sherman – great write up – the exact same thing happened to me on a flight from Atlanta to Las Vegas. I had recently become a Christian – so the experience was a little different for me than it would’ve been 3 months earlier. A little more peace with the real possibility of meet my maker.

SAM

]]> By: Gary Huynh http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-5361 Gary Huynh Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:20:10 +0000 http://805123777#comment-5361 Holy crap Sherman! I'm really glad nothing bad happened. The worse I've been in is stuck in an elevator! At least you kept your composure enough to take those photos! Holy crap Sherman! I’m really glad nothing bad happened. The worse I’ve been in is stuck in an elevator! At least you kept your composure enough to take those photos!

]]> By: Brandie Kajino http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-5146 Brandie Kajino Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:08:42 +0000 http://805123777#comment-5146 Wow, this struck home with me today. Over the weekend, our family went to the beach. We were caught up in a sneaker wave, and my son was knocked off his feet. I turned around to see my husband pulling him up out of the water. It all happened so fast, and I am so thankful we are all ok. My son was upset that he lost a shoe, but I was so happy he was ok. Covered in sand, whining, coughing, complaining and crying, but alive and with us. Thanks for sharing you ordeal. I am so glad you are ok and with your family again. Blessings! Wow, this struck home with me today. Over the weekend, our family went to the beach. We were caught up in a sneaker wave, and my son was knocked off his feet. I turned around to see my husband pulling him up out of the water. It all happened so fast, and I am so thankful we are all ok. My son was upset that he lost a shoe, but I was so happy he was ok. Covered in sand, whining, coughing, complaining and crying, but alive and with us.
Thanks for sharing you ordeal. I am so glad you are ok and with your family again.
Blessings!

]]> By: Trilby Jeeves http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4946 Trilby Jeeves Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:50:22 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4946 Oh, my goodness Sherman... I had no idea. I, too, was in tears by the end of your recounting. What a scary situation to experience. And, the return home. Extra sweet, & beautiful. Times like these certainly add to a healthy perspective on giving gratitude to what we have. I'm glad you and Sarah are our friends. We're glad you are still here! Oh, my goodness Sherman… I had no idea. I, too, was in tears by the end of your recounting. What a scary situation to experience. And, the return home. Extra sweet, & beautiful. Times like these certainly add to a healthy perspective on giving gratitude to what we have.

I’m glad you and Sarah are our friends. We’re glad you are still here!

]]> By: Second Chances | Blogging, Podcasting, Vidcasting & Social Media for Business Simplified & Demystified | Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4941 Second Chances | Blogging, Podcasting, Vidcasting & Social Media for Business Simplified & Demystified | Sherman Hu Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:51:02 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4941 [...] I’m still constantly reminded of how blessed I am to have a second chance. What flashes through my mind? My recent emergency flight scare. [...] [...] I’m still constantly reminded of how blessed I am to have a second chance. What flashes through my mind? My recent emergency flight scare. [...]

]]> By: TymB http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4921 TymB Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:32:41 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4921 Hey Sherman, Looks like this was a lot more dramatic than the flight that we shared TO Atlanta. Glad everything went well. My family and I also got back from a week of vacation - zero internet or cell coverage, which was excellent. PS. I'm still working on getting a Mac :) Be cool. Hey Sherman,

Looks like this was a lot more dramatic than the flight that we shared TO Atlanta. Glad everything went well. My family and I also got back from a week of vacation – zero internet or cell coverage, which was excellent.

PS. I’m still working on getting a Mac :) Be cool.

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4920 Sherman Hu Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:59:21 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4920 Sure do! Plain Jane, Oli Ordinary, Basic Beth and Simply Sally are best pals! :-) Sure do! Plain Jane, Oli Ordinary, Basic Beth and Simply Sally are best pals! :-)

]]> By: Dulcita Love http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4919 Dulcita Love Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:36:11 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4919 Will do Sherman. Reinforces each day is a gift, even "plane jane" ones. Do they say "plain Jane" in Canada? Will do Sherman. Reinforces each day is a gift, even “plane jane” ones. Do they say “plain Jane” in Canada?

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4915 Sherman Hu Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:36:20 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4915 Lorna, you're a pro at this, eh?! Man alive!! Livin' large, livin' adventurously, and livin' in the now... Dig what you said, "...sent up a prayer for us and let it be..". Brilliant and wise words! Thanks Lorna. God bless U! Lorna, you’re a pro at this, eh?! Man alive!! Livin’ large, livin’ adventurously, and livin’ in the now…

Dig what you said, “…sent up a prayer for us and let it be..”. Brilliant and wise words!

Thanks Lorna. God bless U!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4914 Sherman Hu Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:33:02 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4914 Hey Nicole!! Thanks for your support and props! You are right, we have much to do yet ;-) Nowadays, my mind is constantly reminded of that memory. So I'm making each moment count (as best as I know how) and treasuring Sarah and my children throughout the day. Business priorities haven't changed much. Gotta rock them out sooner than later. Chat soon, k? Cheers! Hey Nicole!! Thanks for your support and props! You are right, we have much to do yet ;-)

Nowadays, my mind is constantly reminded of that memory. So I’m making each moment count (as best as I know how) and treasuring Sarah and my children throughout the day. Business priorities haven’t changed much. Gotta rock them out sooner than later.

Chat soon, k? Cheers!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4913 Sherman Hu Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:26:48 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4913 Dulcita, looooong time no chat! Hope all is well with family, biz and health! Crazy times, eh? It was surreal. In fact, that memory runs often in my head. If for nothing else, a very strong reminder to live in the moment & treasuring Sarah and my children every step of my day. Stay in touch, k? Cheers! Dulcita, looooong time no chat! Hope all is well with family, biz and health!

Crazy times, eh? It was surreal. In fact, that memory runs often in my head. If for nothing else, a very strong reminder to live in the moment & treasuring Sarah and my children every step of my day. Stay in touch, k? Cheers!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4912 Sherman Hu Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:24:37 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4912 Tricia, thx for reading and your shout out! Yes, my eyes were open throughout that experience! ;-) Tricia, thx for reading and your shout out! Yes, my eyes were open throughout that experience! ;-)

]]> By: Lorna Allan http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4906 Lorna Allan Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:54:54 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4906 Wow Sherman, That was a scary one for you! Your number wasnt up and an angel was sitting on your shoulder. Doesnt it make us appreciate life to the fullest. I had an experience to remember also on a flight from Japan to Australia some years ago. We struck serious clear air turbulence and the plane just plummeted straight down, no chance of any control. This kept on occurring and the crew kept us totally informed. My girlfriend had her fingernails into my arm saying were going to die! I kept patting her arm saying no, we will be safe. The crew know what they are doing and they want to come out of this alive too. The first and second time the crew had just poured drinks and I watched fascinated as the liquid floated out of my cup and up like a silver snake. Now I know how they do that in the movies! When we finally landed everyone cheered and clapped for the crew. The crew told us they had never experienced it so bad before. Luckily for me somehow I take those things as they come and remain calm all the time. I am more likely to collapse in a heap when all is safe. Like saying Whew and my legs going out from under me. Still thats good in an emergency. Last year I spent some hours in a storm in the Gulf of Alaska, just two of us on a 37 foot tug boat hanging on for dear life. The waves were so steep and broken up and it fought us all the way. I just looked at my friend and thought this boat can handle anything as long has he can stand up to it (otherwise I was going to have to take over!) and then sent up a prayer for us and let it be. My friend kept saying can you see the line yet - meaning the navigation line but I couldnt as we had gone too far out trying to get beyond the waves. At one stage he asked too often, like 30 seconds after the previous time and I said 'No I cant! How does Russia sound!" Then realized what I had done and looked at him, said sorry and laughed. It lightened the experience. That evening safely in shelter and sitting on the deck eating the most amazing BBQ'd steaks with huge baked potatoes, looking out on one of the most pristine and beautiful places on earth we watched the sun set, bears walking on the shore, deer appearing now and then and eagles fishing and feeding their young. Nothing felt better than those moments. This was heaven.... Wow Sherman, That was a scary one for you! Your number wasnt up and an angel was sitting on your shoulder. Doesnt it make us appreciate life to the fullest.
I had an experience to remember also on a flight from Japan to Australia some years ago. We struck serious clear air turbulence and the plane just plummeted straight down, no chance of any control. This kept on occurring and the crew kept us totally informed. My girlfriend had her fingernails into my arm saying were going to die! I kept patting her arm saying no, we will be safe. The crew know what they are doing and they want to come out of this alive too. The first and second time the crew had just poured drinks and I watched fascinated as the liquid floated out of my cup and up like a silver snake. Now I know how they do that in the movies! When we finally landed everyone cheered and clapped for the crew. The crew told us they had never experienced it so bad before. Luckily for me somehow I take those things as they come and remain calm all the time. I am more likely to collapse in a heap when all is safe. Like saying Whew and my legs going out from under me. Still thats good in an emergency.

Last year I spent some hours in a storm in the Gulf of Alaska, just two of us on a 37 foot tug boat hanging on for dear life. The waves were so steep and broken up and it fought us all the way. I just looked at my friend and thought this boat can handle anything as long has he can stand up to it (otherwise I was going to have to take over!) and then sent up a prayer for us and let it be. My friend kept saying can you see the line yet – meaning the navigation line but I couldnt as we had gone too far out trying to get beyond the waves. At one stage he asked too often, like 30 seconds after the previous time and I said ‘No I cant! How does Russia sound!” Then realized what I had done and looked at him, said sorry and laughed. It lightened the experience.

That evening safely in shelter and sitting on the deck eating the most amazing BBQ’d steaks with huge baked potatoes, looking out on one of the most pristine and beautiful places on earth we watched the sun set, bears walking on the shore, deer appearing now and then and eagles fishing and feeding their young. Nothing felt better than those moments. This was heaven….

]]> By: Nicole Dean http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4894 Nicole Dean Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:57:30 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4894 This world needs you, Sherman. YOU make a difference in people's lives. Thank God you're safe. I can't lose my new friend after just meeting you. We've got too much good to do yet. :) Big hugs to you and to your beautiful bride on being together safely. And, thanks for the email to let me know about this. So, priorities? Direction? Would love to hear if this changed anything for your future plans. This world needs you, Sherman. YOU make a difference in people’s lives.

Thank God you’re safe. I can’t lose my new friend after just meeting you. We’ve got too much good to do yet. :)

Big hugs to you and to your beautiful bride on being together safely. And, thanks for the email to let me know about this.

So, priorities? Direction? Would love to hear if this changed anything for your future plans.

]]> By: Dulcita Love http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4883 Dulcita Love Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:38:50 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4883 Glad to hear all is well. Does seem like something out of a movie. Glad to hear all is well. Does seem like something out of a movie.

]]> By: Tricia http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4863 Tricia Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:30:30 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4863 Praise God all turned out ok but a true eye opener. Praise God all turned out ok but a true eye opener.

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4859 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:24:02 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4859 Joey, thanks for reading and responding! You are welcome to share this with your subscriber base of Dads. In fact, I highly recommend it, and am honored to share my journey with them. Thanks Joey, Cheers! Joey, thanks for reading and responding! You are welcome to share this with your subscriber base of Dads. In fact, I highly recommend it, and am honored to share my journey with them. Thanks Joey, Cheers!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4858 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:01:57 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4858 Thanks James! I would've jumped out of a plane willingly too when I was single ;-) Stakes too high now, "I'm out!" ;-) Thanks for reading and your shout out, man! ;-) Thanks James! I would’ve jumped out of a plane willingly too when I was single ;-) Stakes too high now, “I’m out!” ;-) Thanks for reading and your shout out, man! ;-)

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4857 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:00:02 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4857 Wayne buddy! I'll holla @ ya! Like a duck in water buddy, like a duck in water ;-) Wayne buddy! I’ll holla @ ya! Like a duck in water buddy, like a duck in water ;-)

]]> By: James Schramko http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4851 James Schramko Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:36:11 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4851 I jumped out of a plane a few times - makes you appreciate life more ;) Great story Sherman, glad you made it!! I jumped out of a plane a few times – makes you appreciate life more ;)

Great story Sherman, glad you made it!!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4843 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:16:21 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4843 Sierra, my friend! God is GOOD, isn't He? I believe He has more in store for me to do and be yet ;-) I'll still fly, just takes too long to drive to Atlanta from Vancouver :-) Thanks for the shout out, Friend! Sierra, my friend! God is GOOD, isn’t He? I believe He has more in store for me to do and be yet ;-) I’ll still fly, just takes too long to drive to Atlanta from Vancouver :-) Thanks for the shout out, Friend!

]]> By: Wayne Kelly http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4842 Wayne Kelly Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:14:35 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4842 WOW!!! Sherman, that's unbelievable! You look calm cool and collected on the plane! Call me when you're back. WOW!!! Sherman, that’s unbelievable! You look calm cool and collected on the plane! Call me when you’re back.

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4841 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:14:15 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4841 Hey Tania, my old neighbour!! How's things? Thanks for the reading this and responding! Thanks for your tears too ;-) Don't know the pilot's name. Sarah and I haven't spoken about flying again as it won't be for awhile yet - but I don't believe it'll be an issue :-) Chat soon! Hey Tania, my old neighbour!! How’s things? Thanks for the reading this and responding! Thanks for your tears too ;-) Don’t know the pilot’s name. Sarah and I haven’t spoken about flying again as it won’t be for awhile yet – but I don’t believe it’ll be an issue :-) Chat soon!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4840 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:11:22 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4840 Hey Paul!! Long time! Thanks for your concern and shout out, dude! Hey Paul!! Long time! Thanks for your concern and shout out, dude!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4839 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:06:59 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4839 Rob, thanks buddy!! "We come within 2 seconds of dying 10 times a day!" - really??!! WOW! Here's to us sharing a thirst for life for many years to come! :-) Rob, thanks buddy!! “We come within 2 seconds of dying 10 times a day!” – really??!! WOW!

Here’s to us sharing a thirst for life for many years to come! :-)

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4838 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:03:36 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4838 Hiya Doc! Renee, thanks so much for the shout out and the precaution! I'll keep an eye for any possible issues. Cheers! Hiya Doc! Renee, thanks so much for the shout out and the precaution! I’ll keep an eye for any possible issues. Cheers!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4837 Sherman Hu Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:02:09 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4837 Janet, thanks for your wise words! Was it you who "slammed into the ground face down while on skates"? LOL. Here's to you & I LIVING RIGHT NOW! ;-) Janet, thanks for your wise words! Was it you who “slammed into the ground face down while on skates”? LOL.

Here’s to you & I LIVING RIGHT NOW! ;-)

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4836 Sherman Hu Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:59:07 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4836 Thanks for the shout out, Pam! U know me, brain always a-churning ;-) Here's to us living each day like it's our last!! Thanks for the shout out, Pam! U know me, brain always a-churning ;-)

Here’s to us living each day like it’s our last!!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4835 Sherman Hu Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:57:01 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4835 Thanks Rod!! Appreciate U and your shout out! ;-) Thanks Rod!! Appreciate U and your shout out! ;-)

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4834 Sherman Hu Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:56:31 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4834 David, thanks for sharing your canoe/lake story! WOW! That would be frightening gasping for air and getting stuck in very cold water! Here's to seeing the light and staying top-side and dry! :-) David, thanks for sharing your canoe/lake story! WOW! That would be frightening gasping for air and getting stuck in very cold water!

Here’s to seeing the light and staying top-side and dry! :-)

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4833 Sherman Hu Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:54:05 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4833 Ray, what really matters *really* *does* *matter* in that instant, doesn't it? And yes, I did laugh out loud when it was over! :-) Ray, what really matters *really* *does* *matter* in that instant, doesn’t it? And yes, I did laugh out loud when it was over! :-)

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4832 Sherman Hu Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:52:55 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4832 Thanks Ray! Let's get on the horn and chat soon k? Cheers brother! Thanks Ray! Let’s get on the horn and chat soon k? Cheers brother!

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4831 Sherman Hu Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:52:06 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4831 Nick! Gr8 2 hear frm U again, such a long time!! OK, OK, I'll continue teaching ya ;-) Thx for sharing about your earthquake incident, that WOULD be scary! Keep on rockin', Nick! Nick! Gr8 2 hear frm U again, such a long time!! OK, OK, I’ll continue teaching ya ;-)

Thx for sharing about your earthquake incident, that WOULD be scary! Keep on rockin’, Nick!

]]> By: Sierra Friend http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4829 Sierra Friend Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:21:25 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4829 WOW Sherman... I'm so glad your plane landed safely! What a crazy experience. Think this will affect how you feel about flying in the future? Glad you came out of it unscratched! ...God is at work, reminding us of what is most important! :) -Sierra WOW Sherman… I’m so glad your plane landed safely! What a crazy experience. Think this will affect how you feel about flying in the future?

Glad you came out of it unscratched! …God is at work, reminding us of what is most important! :)

-Sierra

]]> By: T & J Burt http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4824 T & J Burt Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:03:05 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4824 OMG!! I have tears steaming down my face as I write this. I am sooooo glad it was a happy ending. What was the name of the pilot? Theresa's husband is a pilot for AC. I have a feeling this experience won't deter you from flying ever again. What does Sarah think of that? OMG!! I have tears steaming down my face as I write this. I am sooooo glad it was a happy ending. What was the name of the pilot? Theresa’s husband is a pilot for AC. I have a feeling this experience won’t deter you from flying ever again. What does Sarah think of that?

]]> By: Paul Holman http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4823 Paul Holman Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:25:55 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4823 Glad to hear your safe and sound. Take care buddy. Paul Glad to hear your safe and sound.

Take care buddy.

Paul

]]> By: Robert Nelson http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4821 Robert Nelson Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:20:17 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4821 Hi Sherman, incredible writing... I stay offline for one day and look what I miss. The mind is remarkable with the thoughts we have when we experience traumatically shocking events. How many "I wish I had..." moments came up during that flight? What are you doing about them? Extra underwear in carry on comes to mind ;) I read somewhere that we come within 2 seconds of dying 10 times a day! I have had my share of "close calls" over the years and can relate to your thoughts of your wife and kids. Counting our Blessings that your "moment" ended well .... and will be sharing your thirst for life for many, many, years to come. Drink well and often, my friend! Peace Rob Hi Sherman,
incredible writing… I stay offline for one day and look what I miss.
The mind is remarkable with the thoughts we have when we experience traumatically shocking events.

How many “I wish I had…” moments came up during that flight?
What are you doing about them?
Extra underwear in carry on comes to mind ;)

I read somewhere that we come within 2 seconds of dying 10 times a day!

I have had my share of “close calls” over the years and can relate to your thoughts of your wife and kids.

Counting our Blessings that your “moment” ended well …. and will be sharing
your thirst for life for many, many, years to come.

Drink well and often, my friend!

Peace
Rob

]]> By: Dr Renee Lascala http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4820 Dr Renee Lascala Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:57:04 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4820 Sherman, I thank God you are unharmed and reunited with your loved ones. Even those headphones couldn't cancel the noise of airbrakes for what must have been a harrowing 20,000 foot descent. Inasmuch as you reported the oxygen masks and their environs had been enclosed and neglected, I encourage you to be vigilant for any respiratory or flu-like symptoms in yourself, or fever, eye inflammation, etc. Who knows what bacteria were potentially able to survive within the emergency aeration system, or how any of the cabin air was recirculated during the crisis. Just a precaution from the medical side......while emphasizing the joy we all feel that you are remaining on Earth. Dr Renee LaScala Sherman, I thank God you are unharmed and reunited with your loved ones.

Even those headphones couldn’t cancel the noise of airbrakes for what must have been a harrowing 20,000 foot descent.

Inasmuch as you reported the oxygen masks and their environs had been enclosed and neglected, I encourage you to be vigilant for any respiratory or flu-like symptoms in yourself, or fever, eye inflammation, etc. Who knows what bacteria were potentially able to survive within the emergency aeration system, or how any of the cabin air was recirculated during the crisis.

Just a precaution from the medical side……while emphasizing the joy we all feel that you are remaining on Earth.

Dr Renee LaScala

]]> By: Janet Sherwood http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4819 Janet Sherwood Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:15:12 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4819 Sherman, Some "close calls" seem to last an eternity; others only for moment. Whether on the highway or in the skies or just the split second before you slam into the ground face down while on skates, they all remind us of the fragility, the insubstantiality of our lives. These times, if we're blessed to live through them, truly wake us up to the truth that people, most especially our people, are more important than any thing. The trick is not to go back to sleep. For we really do only live right now. And if we live right now awake and aware, those "nows" become sustaining memories for ourselves and our loved ones, the evidence of a life well-lived, of love. For my part, I'm glad that you survived this "now" and look forward to hearing you many more times in the futures "nows" that we may share. Sherman, Some “close calls” seem to last an eternity; others only for moment. Whether on the highway or in the skies or just the split second before you slam into the ground face down while on skates, they all remind us of the fragility, the insubstantiality of our lives.

These times, if we’re blessed to live through them, truly wake us up to the truth that people, most especially our people, are more important than any thing. The trick is not to go back to sleep. For we really do only live right now. And if we live right now awake and aware, those “nows” become sustaining memories for ourselves and our loved ones, the evidence of a life well-lived, of love.

For my part, I’m glad that you survived this “now” and look forward to hearing you many more times in the futures “nows” that we may share.

]]> By: PamDodd http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4818 PamDodd Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:13:59 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4818 What a story! Obviously since you got to tell it, it turned out okay. With my heart racing, hanging on your every work, the back of my mind was quietly saying, "Only Sherman would be taking pictures of what was happening with the hope that he'd be able to publish them to the web." So glad you and your flightmates are safe. Live every day like it's your last. What a story! Obviously since you got to tell it, it turned out okay. With my heart racing, hanging on your every work, the back of my mind was quietly saying, “Only Sherman would be taking pictures of what was happening with the hope that he’d be able to publish them to the web.”

So glad you and your flightmates are safe. Live every day like it’s your last.

]]> By: Rod Beckwith http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4817 Rod Beckwith Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:56:19 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4817 Hi Sherman, Glad you are ok Rod Hi Sherman,

Glad you are ok

Rod

]]> By: David Hamer http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4816 David Hamer Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:05:30 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4816 Amazing story Sherman! Glad you all made it safely to the ground - I bet you value things in a different light now! Years ago I got stuck upside down in a canoe on Lake Bala in Wales for what seemed like ages (my life flashed by anyway!) The canoe was a bit too small for me and my knees got trapped - anyway a lot of serious wriggling and cut knees and legs later I was bobbing above the very cold water. I'd rather go through that again than have any plane emergencies - not sure my heart would hold out! Best wishes - Dave Amazing story Sherman! Glad you all made it safely to the ground – I bet you value things in a different light now!

Years ago I got stuck upside down in a canoe on Lake Bala in Wales for what seemed like ages (my life flashed by anyway!) The canoe was a bit too small for me and my knees got trapped – anyway a lot of serious wriggling and cut knees and legs later I was bobbing above the very cold water.

I’d rather go through that again than have any plane emergencies – not sure my heart would hold out!

Best wishes – Dave

]]> By: Ray Prince http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4814 Ray Prince Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:14:39 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4814 Hey Sherman, talk about 'squeaky bum' time! Thanks for sharing this to perhaps remind us all what *really* matters (BTW, I can just hear your laughter when you landed!). Hey Sherman, talk about ‘squeaky bum’ time! Thanks for sharing this to perhaps remind us all what *really* matters (BTW, I can just hear your laughter when you landed!).

]]> By: Ray Philip http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4813 Ray Philip Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:36:33 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4813 That was scary!. Glad to know you and your fellow passengers are all safe. That was scary!. Glad to know you and your fellow passengers are all safe.

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4812 Sherman Hu Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:19:00 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4812 Thank you, Jody! I lived through the experience so I could write it just for your reading pleasure <wink> Apprc8 ya, Jody! Thanks for vibing with me through the roller-coaster recap. And thanks for your props & luv! Cheers, bella! Thank you, Jody! I lived through the experience so I could write it just for your reading pleasure

Apprc8 ya, Jody! Thanks for vibing with me through the roller-coaster recap. And thanks for your props & luv! Cheers, bella!

]]> By: Nick Grimshawe http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4811 Nick Grimshawe Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:13:23 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4811 Hi Sherman, I'm very happy to see you arrived safely back to this fine earth. On a purely selfish note, I haven't done learning from you, so there is no way! Got that. I lived through an Earthquake in LA many years ago and the feeling was scary as anything I have ever experienced. Suddenly the earth you have trusted all those years was no longer safe to stand on. The after shock where the worst. I think the same must be true in your case too. Once you get through it all, the realization hits...just how close you came. Thanks for sharing and the photos. Nick Hi Sherman,

I’m very happy to see you arrived safely back to this fine earth. On a purely selfish note, I haven’t done learning from you, so there is no way! Got that.

I lived through an Earthquake in LA many years ago and the feeling was scary as anything I have ever experienced. Suddenly the earth you have trusted all those years was no longer safe to stand on. The after shock where the worst. I think the same must be true in your case too. Once you get through it all, the realization hits…just how close you came.

Thanks for sharing and the photos.

Nick

]]> By: Sherman Hu http://shermanlive.com/2009/08/18/emergency-on-flight-ac161/comment-page-1/#comment-4810 Sherman Hu Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:07:21 +0000 http://805123777#comment-4810 Jennifer, I KNOW, RIGHT?! LOL! Thanks for your well wishes, apprc8 ya!! Jennifer, I KNOW, RIGHT?! LOL! Thanks for your well wishes, apprc8 ya!!

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