Mid-October of 2014, Chad took Beth to Roseburg, Oregon to meet his sisters and show off his beautiful home state and "The Sheiner Spread". The trip started with sight seeing along the Umpqua River on their way to Crater Lake, followed by an over night fishing trip at Diamond Lake (Beth caught the first fish because she is a Chapman). On the way home from Diamond Lake, Chad received a devastating phone call; Chad had planned on taking Beth for an airplane ride over the country side of Oregon the next day. The pilot that was going to take the couple up was in a fatal plane crash that day. The next morning, Chad received a phone call from the airport and told Beth to "get ready". A different pilot insisted on taking the couple up. Oh boy...

As they were in the air, Beth was overwhelmed with the beauty of Oregon - so lush, so green, so perfect. The pilot was sort of coaching Beth through the ride, saying, "Now, up here on the right you will see Chad's parent's house". As they flew over The Sheiner Spread, on top of the barn and on the field were two signs. The signs said, "BETH B MINE 4EVER". Chad finally got Beth's attention and said, "Elizabeth, will you marry me?" After looking at Chad, looking back at the field, and processing what just happened, she said, "YES!"

Following the proposal, which everyone knew about besides Beth, Ron & Nancy (Chad's parents) had planned an engagement party for the couple; Beth helped plan this party which she thought was a deployment party for Chad. Beth really enjoyed meeting Chad's family and friends and felt so blessed to be welcomed into the family (the best in-laws a girl could ask for). The next day Ron & Nancy took Chad & Beth to a few vineyards. The couple wine tasted and chose 2 of their favorite bottles and will be sharing the bottles together on their wedding day. ENGAGEMENT TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

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