‘Live for Today’ viewer e-mails and stories

No. 20: Hot air balloon ride   (WATCH THE VIDEO)

"There are so many things I want to do in my life but one of them is relatively simple (and hopefully painless). I have always wanted to soar in a hot air balloon and witness first hand the exhilaration of looking down from a balloon. Fifteen years ago, I was given a hot air balloon ride as a birthday present. I scheduled the ride three times — each time it was canceled for bad weather. The balloon pilot told me that in his history flying balloons, no one had bad weather delays three times. He thought I should take it as a sign and not go up in his balloon. Now 15 years later, I am hoping he meant just that "season," and just his balloon, I would love to try a balloon ride finally — this time on "Live for Today." If "Today" could help me go on a hot air balloon ride, I would be so grateful and happy. Thanks." — Jo Deutsch

No. 17: Skydiving   (WATCH THE VIDEO)

Today show Peggy Andrews her dad Jim Leslie.

“I would like more than anything to skydive with my dad. He was a paratrooper in the army many years ago but, because of knee problems he was not able to continue. Three years ago my father was diagnosed with colon cancer and had knee replacement surgery in August of 2004. It is his dream to skydive for his 70th birthday which is May 2, 2005. My dream is to go with him. Please consider us for your 'Live for Today' contest.” — Peggy Andrews

No. 15: Be a movie extra   (WATCH THE VIDEO)

A Virginia woman gets her shot as an extra on NBC's daytime hit, "Days of Our Lives."