I've never been a thrill seeker, never one who thought I'd enjoy jumping out of perfectly good airplanes or taking impromptu trips to Europe. However, when my good friend asked me if I'd like to try white water rafting, I decided to take a step outside my comfort zone. So my husband and I made the hour drive to Jim Thorpe to meet our friends, donned our life jackets, and signed the intimidating paperwork in case of death or loss of limb. We then rode a bus from the Pocono Whitewater facility...