I first played Bandon Dunes 8 years ago with my college buddies. It was beyond amazing! It was everything one could hope for, just epic! Between the mist, fog, break through sunlight, walks though dunes, pine forest, on the edge of 100’ cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean! It was simply amazing! Since then, I’ve only longed to go bock. Yet, our plans never seemed to gain traction towards return trip to Bandon. After this 2023 last trip to Jackson Wyoming, I decided to stop waiting on others, and I planned a solo trip to Bandon. Part of being a real fan of golf, I think, involves the enjoyment of golf getting paired with other random golfers. We all share the somewhat of the same love for the game, or we wouldn’t be there. You can talk, but you don’t necessarily have to make conversation. Just talk about the golf, the surroundings, “good shot!” I initially set out for this to be a completely solo trip, just fly out on my own, but my wife ended up having a change of heart and desi
Hi. You don't know me, but I have been following your blog for quite a while. I have been trying to find a way to send a message, but finally decided on leaving a comment instead. I cannot begin to tell you how much you have inspired me and given me hope. When I read of the pain and struggles you and your wife have endured (and are still enduring), I am comforted. I, too, suffer from endometriosis and have endured 4 surgeries over the past 9 years. I have already lost one husband through divorce and am desperately trying to hold on to my current husband, despite the fact that he doesn't understand the pain and emptiness I feel from my affliction. It doesn't help that he isn't saved; in fact it makes it much more unbearable most times. Reading about the love, compassion, and tenderness in which you speak of your wife gives me a hope for the future. I will continue to pray for my husband since I know that is the only thing I can do to help him know God. Since my father is gone, I have no examples of Godly men in my life, and even though you aren't much older than me (I presume, after reading one post that said you were in college in 97 or so), I, again, am comforted to know that Godly men still exist and I am encouraged to continue to pray for my husband with the knowledge that that if God wants him, there is no where he can run to hide. Again, I just wanted to say Thank You, and may God continue to bless you and your wife with his presence and never ending love.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Vanessa, I am David's wife. I am sorry that you have been going through what you are going through, but God loves you and He is always in your situation. As for the situation with the physical pain you have probably been experiencing, I understand. My issues have been going on for a little over 2 years now, and it is more than the endometriosis. I am seeing a GI specialist in OKC for the other problems and he is still trying to figure everything out, but it is hard because when one identify one thing and correct it, another health problem arises. 2 summers ago, shortly after all this began, in 8 weeks I had 6 colonoscopies, 2 surgeries for 3 things and I had been in the ER about 5 times and admitted 4 of those time, spending a total of a month and 3 days in the hospital. It is hard, but God knew all of this before I was born and He has a plan for me and I know he will make me better in His timing. It is just hard waiting for it. I am sorry you aren't getting the support and understanding from home that you need and I will be praying for you. Hang in there. If you need to talk you can e-mail me at vanessa-gilbert@hotmail.com
God Bless