What do we mean by her turn? Well let us delve into some of what we like to call her Robin Hood traits.
She is always giving--of her time, her talents and her love. And not just to her own sweet family but to countless numbers of people that have been touched by her goodness. You see, Michelle has a gift for writing and for photography (just to name a few). On her marvelous blog and through her insight, (which can be found in newspaper columns, church magazines and the site Segullah) she is always showcasing the good and wonderful things that happen in the lives of others and then shares them with everyone that follows her. In many, many ways touching so many people--just like Robin hood, she takes the good that is happening and shares it with the poor (or poor in spirit) lifting us all to greater heights. Just take a spin through some of the comments left on her blog, sometimes by complete strangers, and you will see her powerful influence for good. (And let's not forget the many adorable girly hand-me-down clothes that she showers down upon our girls!)
So we thought--"Hey, it's Michelle's turn, it's time someone showcased you!"
Michelle and Erik, her funny,sporty super hubby, have 5 energy loaded boys and the adorable little miss Mary. They are amazing parents, friends, and neighbors.
We experienced the famous phrase, "If you want to know someone, walk a mile in their shoes."
A while back Michelle and Erik decided to take a very, very rare little trip together, just the two of them. You see they are the type of parents that love and cherish their children so much that they want to share every good thing with them. We can relate to this because, just like them, we would be thinking the whole time on a vacation alone, "ah man the kids would love this, we wish they were here." So they asked us to watch their kids while they were gone. We believe that a true testament not just to the type of parents you are but also the type of people you are is seen through your children. And these kids are gems! So sweet and loving, so generous and kind--just like their mom and dad.
Michelle is the type of person that will juggle a full day of 6 kids going to and from different schools all day long and still find the time for a morning workout, early morning scripture study group(hosted at her home), a photo session with a newborn, a new blog post, making meals, sports and music lessons for the kids, and taking in our two little busy bodies while we tended to our newborn baby girl---and much more....and......through all this, LOVE!
Yep, and then even at the risk of her own fatigue, frustrations and normal human failures she finds the time and finds a way to fit just one more person in and sometimes many more. Like Robin Hood who would risk his own safety and life to give to the needy and poor...Michelle seems to have a natural gift for reaching out to others and giving of herself. She definitely lives by the motto--" For Whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it." Luke 9:25
To give you an idea of how much we love Michelle: our girls will jump up and down and sometimes even bonk a head in sheer excitement when they hear or see her. Michelle and Erik and Mary are often included in our little girls' prayers and just the other day Ryn was singing the family song..." We love Mommy, she loves me, we love Daddy yes sir-ree..." and so on. Her second verse consisted of " We love Michelle, she loves me, we love Erik and Mary yes sir-ree." Her positive influence is felt. You can't trick our little girls--if it's not genuine they know it, and with Michelle it's genuine!
This little tribute does NO justice to all that can be said about Michelle but we wanted to at least let people know this much. We only wish we were as gifted as she is with the camera to capture the love and goodness of her and her family. Well, not yet anyway.......sorry Michelle we stole this from your blog :)....We love you and your amazing family, thanks for your friendship and love!
And thanks to your Robin Hood ways we are all much more Merry!
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Oh my-- this made me blush. You are too kind to me.
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