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Michelle

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"Going to church no more makes you a Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car"
Garrison Keillor

"He became what we are that He might make us what He is"
Saint Athanasius

"We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking only to learn that it is God shaking them."
Charles WestA Bit About Me

My JOYS in Life

God & Savior-JESUS
My Husband Tom
My Two Girls and Bandit
My Friends
Christian Women
Thought Provoking Books
Good Food
Lindt-Dark Chocolate
Strong Coffee
Fabulous Wine
Great Laughs
Stimulating Conversation

I'm a 3 O'Clock in the morning friend... I'm there for the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you're a friend of mine you're a friend for life. Whatever happens...One thing is for sure...You can always count on me to steer your path straight toward Jesus. I enjoy deep conversations over either a good cup of coffee or a great glass of wine. To be honest most of the extremely intellectual people I've met have so many reasons in which they need to believe in Jesus, but instead waste so much time trying to create excuses on why not to. In all my travels around the world I still haven't come across anyone that can actually disprove Jesus's deity. In fact most that have tried now know Jesus as their Savior.

I love to travel and explore those places typical tourists would never venture. I think it's important if you really want to get the full essence of a place you shouldn't just make a laundry list of sites to see but instead immerse yourself in it's culture.

I don't play well with over the top "Golden Retrievers" or "High Maintenance People"...So Beware! All of my close friends have a life and I give them plenty of room to live it! We can go a few days, weeks, months, or even years without talking and when we get back together we pick up right where we left off.

I'm not a glory hound. In fact I try to stay out of the limelight as much as possible. I really don't like a lot of attention or hoopla. I seek to serve quietly. I tend to be very B&W but every once in a while you might find me living in the gray. I'm also a recovering perfectionist.(My daughter Hailey took me through the 7 step process.)

I have the absolute best job in the whole world. I'm a wife and a mother! It seems it's becoming a lost art! So many women trade in their children for a career. One thing I've learned over the years no matter what people tell you...it's just not possible to do it all! Something or someone always gets lost in the shuffle. I don't need a title to feel special or valuable. For me the knowledge that I'm investing full time in my family is reward enough!

Books to Read
The Bible.. Dinner with a Perfect Stranger, Any of the Grace books:Grace Walk, Grace Land, Growing in Grace, Grace Stories. The Two Sides Of Love- "I'm a Beaver", Becoming A Woman Of Influence, Cultivating Contentment, Next Door Savior, Really Bad Girls Of The Bible

Michelle

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Sharing our view of Italy with family

Our Latest Trip...

Budapest, Hungary & Vienna, Austria

Budapest,Hungary

The Giles - Budapest, Hungary-2007

Vienna, Austria

The Giles - Vienna, Austria-2007

My Blog

10 random things about me....

Ok Staci... so 1O random things about me....1. I love Europe and haven't been back to the States in 6 years.2. I like illy coffee with only cream.3. The show "What Not To Wear" is downloaded on my vid...
Posted by Michelle on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 01:15:00 PST

Espresso For The Soul

Espresso For the Soul More than ever this week I've realized the value of a good strong cup of coffee. Most of you know this was the first week back to school for my children and I'm a total night ow...
Posted by Michelle on Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:25:00 PST

Why do you pray?

Over the past few weeks I have been motivated more than ever to dedicate more of my time to prayer. I'm not sure of the exact reasons, but I have had an overwhelming desire and passion to pray.  ...
Posted by Michelle on Wed, 09 May 2007 05:59:00 PST

Traveling Warrior

Yes, I'm back! I have been busy spending time reuniting with my husband and celebrating his return. It has been such a blessing! I know I haven't written a blog in a while but that doesn't mean God ha...
Posted by Michelle on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:50:00 PST

The Way to Be Trodden

The Way To Be Trodden "Jesus answered, "I am the Way the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me"       ~John 14:6 NIV     ...
Posted by Michelle on Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:35:00 PST

The Broken Pot - Inspirational Story

A friend sent me this great story to go along with my blog! Hope you enjoy!The Broken Pot A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on an end of a pole which he carried across his neck. O...
Posted by Michelle on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:28:00 PST

Cracked, but Not Broken

I tell you it seems like this summer has been such a whirlwind for me! My family came for a month to visit and we spent most of the time traveling around Italy and its bordering countries. The one thi...
Posted by Michelle on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 06:11:00 PST

Weathering The Storm!

Have you ever been in a harbor full of beautiful boats. The sun shinning down making the water look like glass. Isn't it such a peaceful picture? Breathing in the salt air as you enjoy the cool breeze...
Posted by Michelle on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 08:36:00 PST

Poem: The Garden

     This is a poem from a friend! Thank you Keren- Ann!The GardenBy Madeleine WilliamsonSicily, Jan 2006There is a garden in my heartWith light of changing hueIts been growing sin...
Posted by Michelle on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 02:36:00 PST

Lessons Learned

Today is my 14th Wedding Anniversary and all day my mind has been wandering back and forth thinking about the the tragic event that took place last Friday.  Friends, Mike and Laura Knight were...
Posted by Michelle on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 01:33:00 PST