SPIRIT

Crown your man; minister love to his spirit.

I got up around 5:30 AM, spent some time talking with Elohim … and tending to the fur-babies' needs. Holland got up around 10 AM (he didn't fall into bed until around 1:30 AM), so he needed the sleep.

We are still getting used to each other, finding balance in new circumstances, and working out situations that best fit our life - and our marriage. Right now in the spirit of unity; split-shifting sleep patterns and fur-baby responsibilities is what works in the moment.

When Holland had drank his morning coffee, and woke up enough to converse coherently, he said, "I have a major headache." I said, "You were up into the wee hours of the dawning morning … plus, the babies are smelling strongly like dogs - that's enough to give anyone a headache; and that could be one of the reasons for my asthma flare-up the other night." And he said, "Let's see if there is a dog bath available." I called the RV Resort's Office, and they said the Dirty Dawg Bath on grounds, wasn't open yet (it's down for maintenance) … so, I went online and found a groomer up Spirit Lake Highway; she said she could get them in around 1'noon, so we all got ready :-)

(((Thank You, Elohim!))); the pups will get bathed & trimmed.

Spirit Lake Highway-WA

Asthmatics aren't supposed to have furry pets - but I am not giving up the pups: in the spirit of faithfulness … and by the power of His Holy Spirit, Elohim will just have to honor Yeshua's healing of me at Calvary 2,023 years ago ;-)

I drove, so Holland's sore arm wouldn't be hurting right off the bat. I missed the sign among the roadside weedy litter … and had to make a U-turn a bit further up the highway.

We dropped them off around 12:25'noon - and then decided to back-tracked to the mexican restaurant in Castle Rock for lunch while the fur-babies were being bathed and clipped ;-)

Mexican Restaurant in Castle Rock-WA

Castle Rock area - about 2 shakes of a lamb's tail from our front door as we sit, now.

Interior; neither of us have ever eaten here before, though we both had driven past it for decades … this is another memory we are making, together :-)

Floor design as soon as you step inside.

Pretty benches right inside the entrance door.

Floor tile-insert by the benches.

Hand painted wall mural; one of many.

Menu; we chose dishes from the Lunch Menu …

Something else new … flavored margaritas.

Our table tile insert.

Holland's choice; Cheese Enchilada & Beef Taco.

Chicken Carnita Dish; I used the flour tortilla that came with this dish, and made a Fajita out of my choice.

I tried that peach-flavored margarita Holland was telling me about last night (he knows I like peach-flavored teas & soda's): it was okay, but I like the regular flavored margarita better.

Holland said I should try a margarita at every  mexican restaurant we eat at. I am an 'obedient wife' ;-)

This spirited beverage is tasty!

Holland did the interior of this fancy restaurant, across the highway; Castle Rock-WA

Then we drove through the Seaquest Park to see if there were any RV spots large enough for our RV, for future considerations; there weren't - all the sites were for much smaller RV's.

I like making all these new memories: memories that are not tinged with the Past - memories that do not make me cry. I never thought I could ever enjoy life again without Bob … but Elohim is a good God, and He is continually blessing my life with joy.

Holland is my new joy.

Holland sees me as 'beautiful', and his love for me gave life to feelings I never expected to ever feel again. Holland's love breathed healing into my broken heart, and covers my life with a garment of praise. Holland is constantly telling me, "our love is a God-thing, Baby" … and it truly is.

I like this new Becoming :-)

Isaiah 61:3

Seaquest State Park; I had never been here before, but Holland had camped here. It's a nice, forested, Park.

Our spirited puppies were finally ready for pick-up around 2:45 … so, we picked them up, paid for the much-needed-service, and drove as far up Spirit Lake Highway as we could (I wanted to see/take pictures of the landslide area).

When we reached this point in the drive, I told Holland this would probably be the last view of Mt. St. Helen's anyone would see, after the recent landslide.

Mt. St. Helens; seen from the Castle Lake Viewpoint. Castle lake in the lower right corner.

Location of Castle Lake~Coldwater Lake, Hummocks Trail, & Johnston Ridge Observatory (this building has been closed to the public for decades - the recent landslide will probably never be cleaned up).

End of the road; if I was by myself, I would have hiked to the landslide area past the gate. But, I am no longer a solo lobo - I have a husband to consider, now.

Location of Gate: across from Hummocks Trail & Coldwater Lake access road~Coldwater Lake from Johnston Ridge Observatory - 8 mins.

I'm not going to be sad leaving WA - this communist state can eat my dust.

We never got to see the landslide, but Holland was a good sport about driving that far without a payoff at the end; he is a good husband for me.

On our way back home, we passed a house with a cute gabled front porch …

The gabled front porch on this house caught my eye …

It looks like a restoration project in the works; Spirit Lake Highway-WA

The weather was perfect, and our spirits vibed with the comfort of oneness we are enjoying in newlywed bliss; the drive was relaxingly enjoyable.

It was a good day :-)

HOLDING STABLE

June 12th: I had an eye exam this afternoon, so Holland was in charge of Bleu most of the day.

It was pretty hot, so I dressed light - and got my face in place (light makeup - I don't wear liquid foundation or powder) ;-)

'Polite' for brow, & glittery 'Illusion' for eyelid.

Sparkly 'Baby Blue' eye accent & lower eye liner; 'Navy Blue' for upper eye liner. 'Auburn Eyebrow Gel' & 'Cobalt Blue' Mascara.

'Coral Ember' Crème Blush; 'Nude Intrigue' Lipstick & 'Coral Crave' Lipgloss.

Ready to 'Slay' …

I was pretty nervous about parking The Beast in Dr. Tack's Park area - it's tight; most parking slots are not wide enough, or long enough for a super-sized 4x. Before I left, I told Holland that if it looked too "iffy" (like I might back into a car in a parking slot behind the truck), I would circle around and park down the street in the Strip Mall, hiking back to Dr. Tack's Office. Holland assured me that I would be fine, "You can do it Baby, I have faith in you."

And I answered Pam's earlier text, saying I'd drop by for a cup of coffee if the exam didn't take too long.

Then I kissed Holland and Bleu goodbye, before walking out the door.

Holland said, "Take your time visiting with Pam, Baby. Bleu and I will be just fine."

The drive over the Lewis and Clark Bridge between Oregon and Washington was uneventful (Thank You, Lord!); and so was the eye exam :-)

I surprised myself when I parked 'The Beast' perfectly in Dr. Tack's Parking Lot; downtown Longview-WA

Foyer - I like the wall colors.

Digital Screening Room - TESTS PASSED; Eye Examination Room - STAYING STABLE; I do not need new eyewear. YAY!!

I got to keep ALL my eyeglasses.

I nipped into Safeway's for a quick Pit Stop before driving to Pam's; and was gratified to realize that driving The Beast is not the ordeal I thought it would be ;-)

I also like that the cherry red color is easy to spot among all the other vehicles in the parking lots ;-)

Another perfect parking; Safeway's Parking Lot. Now, off to Pam's …

I enjoyed my afternoon visit with Pam, Frank and Sean. Pam and Frank are my oldest friends … and just about the only friends I can visit anymore - the 4x is too large and long for my other friends' pocket driveways :-(

We talked about a variety of things: the changes in their lives since we last visited, Holland and my trip across States to buy our 5th Wheel - and Bleu's addition to our family.

A lot of changes for all of us.

Pam told me that a huge landslide took out a huge span of roadway around Mt. St. Helen's and washed out a bridge, cutting off access to the Johnston Ridge Observatory. I don't have TV, so I hadn't heard any of this until she told me about it. I researched it when I got back home: 

12 people and a dog rescued from landslide near Mt. St. Helens | FOX 13 Seattle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e44GPui_tc)

The washout area is the circled & starred area, between Coldwater Lake & Johnston Ridge Observatory.

It was a good visit.

The drive back home was easy; and I was glad to be back home with my guys :-)

I don't think Bleu was too thrilled to the center of attention though, when I snapped a pic of him to jet off to Pam ;-)

Picture of Bleu to Pam; his eyes were saying, 'Mooommm!' and he was looking like a put-upon-tweenager. LOL