For the third adventure I decided to place one of Amanda's Memorial Rocks somewhere on Mt hood, which is one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon. I called up Amanda's brother, and asked if he would like to join. He was thrilled even though we would be Snowboarding in the rain, high winds and low visibility. We both made the best of the conditions and had a great time. I've been snow boarding for a combined 8 years and do okay on the mountain, but never have I boarded in these conditions.
After several runs, a couple jumps and sticking a board-slide on a rail, we decided to go on the other side of the mountain and try the Shooting Star Ridge. This is where we saw the only clearing in the day. It was beautiful! We wedged one of Amanda's Memorial Rocks in a tree about 40 yards above the "Shooting Star Ridge, Memorial Bowl and Twilight Bowl" sign. Amanda loves trees always painted them when she felt crafty and loved what they symbolize. In short the tree is the imagery of Jesus Christ and His bride is very strong throughout the
Song of Songs. The bride describes Him in glowing terms as a fruitful
tree, and He in turn describes His bride, the church, similarly.
After placing the rock, reflecting on and reviewing bible verses Glen and I had a great prayer, shed some tears and hugged it out like men. We Love You Amanda! We look forward to revisiting this spot on a bluebird day and board down Memorial Bowl when it opens. I imagine how beautiful it will be...
Below you will see pictures and blurbs of the adventure:
Glen and I making the best of the weather with our cheesy smiles
Yes it was raining, and the higher we went the faster winds were blowing and visibility got to a mere 10ft
Love this pic!
After getting soaked for 4 hours of snowboarding, we found the perfect spot
Love having this guy as my brother-in-law
Glen and I wedged the Memorial Rock in a tree.
Amanda loves trees and what they symbolize.
The imagery of Jesus Christ and His bride is very strong throughout the
Song of Songs. The bride describes Him in glowing terms as a fruitful
tree, and He in turn describes His bride, the church, similarly.
Best place and a great moment as I pause and reflect
Glen and I had a great prayer, shed some tears and hugged it out like men. We Love You Amanda!
Thanks for coming brother!
Another one of Amanda's Memorial Rocks was placed near the pointing red arrow
It is placed in a tree about 40 yards above the "Shooting Star Ridge, Memorial Bowl and Twilight Bowl" sign. See pictured below.
Thank you all for your love and support!
Thank you Lord for the Holy Spirit that fills my heart and soul!
Thank you Amanda for this gift. Loving you always!
Amanda My Beautiful,
I am yours and you are mine. How could it
be this way? As we became one we grew strong through The Lord.
Sometimes we stumbled and fell, but we always got back up through His
grace, love, forgiveness and wisdom. We traveled and explored the land
and trails, rivers and
lakes, our pictures alone tell the tales. We
learned to love and how to fill up on His Word, that bound us by
what He taught. It is clear how you stood that way; my heart and soul
survive through this time because who you were every day. So strong and kind, smart and cute, beautiful and faithful, and a child of God. I
will always proclaim my love for you and how I feel this every day.
I love you,
Ryan
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
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