I can't decide which excites me more...the Redwood forests or the ocean beaches and scenery that leaves me breathless regardless how many times I've seen it. Cephas and I have spent most of this winter driving up and down the California coast Highway 101. It is one of our favorite places and we can't seem to draw away from it this winter. With a trip to Los Angeles starting we want to enjoy every minute of this journey before we leave the magnificent scenery behind.
Last night we drove up to Oregon just across the line to a town called Brookings. We helped out a gospel mission in 2001 for a couple months. That's when we discovered the most majestic beaches and ocean views so we wanted to take some time to soak in the beauty before we go south. A major storm moved through last night so we parked on a little higher ground at a rest area one mile out of the city of Brookings. The ocean was two city blocks down the hill from where we parked. The wind roared all night and all day competing with the thundering ocean waves. We stayed at the rest area all day till about 6 pm waiting for the wind and the rain to calm down before we drove away. It was a very reflective experience. I'm grateful to have escaped some of the storm damage that wreaked havoc around the country and across the state. Thank God for showing us a safe haven.
The Midnight Writer
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