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Posted by: Dan @ 10:58 pm
Yesterday, Father’s Day, I drove over the pass to Sandy’s hometown of Ellensburg to spend the day with her parents, as I did on Mother’s Day last month. I didn’t tell them I was coming, as usual, but thought I would make the day even more special by hiking up Manastash Ridge, a popular local hike, before I saw them. Sandy, her father and I made this steep hike last year in April for her dad’s birthday (see April ‘06 archive for photos) and I of course had not been back to the ridge since.
As I hiked the steep trail to the top of the ridge, memories of that special day just over a year ago when we were here came flooding back… Sandy was so strong that day, reaching the top of the ridge long before her dad and I… and I remember my hope and faith being strengthened… knowing she would be alright if she could make this strenuous of a hike. But less than two weeks later we were returning to Stanford for her 2nd surgery.
So yesterday I returned to the ridge by myself…. and called Sandy’s dad from the top to wish him a Happy Father’s day and tell them where I was, and would soon stop by to see them after I hiked back down… and told them part of what I wrote in the logbook at the top… “Father’s Day… hiked in honor of my father-in-law Eric Beardsley, and in memory of his daughter Sandy, the love of my life… who died last August after a courageous fight with cancer… LiveStrong…”
Good night,
Dan
June 21st, 2007 at 6:51 pm Dan–What a special tribute to both Sandy and her dad. Blessings, Mom
June 22nd, 2007 at 1:15 pm hi danno - thanks for sharing this special issue of the blog. we think of you everyday-make no mistake. however we do realize we need to land the plane and get together with you up at our property. We are working on that right now so stand by. What a special tribute you did for Father’s Day. Good on you! Sandy was right there with you on top of the ridge. This Father’s Day was particularly hard for us too - with my Dad’s passing in January. Its all so hard, but with support and love from family, friends, nature, and your spiritual beliefs, things are a bit better. Take care of yourself! Your friends, D2
June 22nd, 2007 at 3:49 pm Dear Dan, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We think of you often. I really look forward to your writings. I admire your strenght and grit. Hugs, John and Marion