It has been a hard couple months for me, knowing that it has almost been a year since Amanda passed away and tomorrow (July 4th) will be 5 years since I asked Amanda's hand in marriage at the Eugene Pro Rodeo in front of 7000 people. A cherished memory! (see the pictures at the end of the blog)
I have struggled with even writing about the blogs because I know I only have a couple more adventures. I have even went on the Painted Hills Adventure. I only have two more to go, The Wallowas and Crater Lake. It is difficult missing Amanda and moving on. It hurts my heart knowing that these adventures are almost done and I find it difficult to write about it, but I am happy that I finally am. It feels good to tell you all what I am going through.
For the fourth adventure I decided to place one of Amanda's Memorial Rocks at our favorite beach we would take the dogs. We would let the dogs run free thought he dunes at Siuslaw North Jetty dunes, walk on the beach and then go back to watch the sunset on one of the highest dunes that faced the beach.
The remaining of the trip consisted of the dogs and I traveling up the Oregon Coast and stopping at view points. Some intentional and some a pleasant surprise.
Below you will see pictures and blurbs of the adventure:
Picked up drift wood and shells to surround Amanda's memorial rock
Beautiful cliff side
Devils Churn
Miles watching the water churn
Talked to a local who said I should check out Cape Perpetua
Its the highest view point on the Oregon Coast
I started to look at he trail map
Ironically there is a trail called Amanda's Trail
The dogs and I walked the loop of the trail as I reflected and prayed.
Then we went to Devils Punch Bowl north of Newport
I jumped the fence and walk down the secret trail to get a closer look
Looking south of the Devels Punch Bowl (So beautiful!)
Went to dinner at Black Fish Cafe in Lincoln City
Amazing!
Stayed at the COHO Resort and woke up to the amazing beach below
The dogs obviously had the time of their lives
Then the dogs and I finished the trip with a couple hand dipped corn dogs outside of Lincoln City
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!
My words to Amanda when I asked her to marry me:
Amanda, you're my beautiful lady! I love you with all my heart. You're the sweetest thing God has ever given me. The way you love and respect me and the way you show me every day is something real. It's everything I want to feel for the rest of my life with you as my wife. With this ring I promise to love you and care for you for the rest of our days. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?
- and obviously she said yes =)
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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