Enough

"I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
I hope ". ~ Psalms 57:2

As I was praying with my my Steps Sponsor tonight, there was a recurring theme of realizing the sufficiency of Christ.

The lyrics to the chorus of "Enough" by Chris Tomlin convey the worship in my heart tonight.

"And all of You is more than enough for all of me.
For every thirst and every need,
You satisfy me with your love.
And all I have in You is more than enough.

More than all I have
More than all I need
You are more than enough for me

More than I know
More than I can see
You are more than enough"


The joy of Enough!
~ Michelle

The Joy of a Challenge - Zion National Park

July 9: Hiking in Zion National Park provided an experience like none other.

Mom and I selected a trail that let to the Lower and then Upper Emerald Pool.

The trek involved some pretty rugged hiking,

All in all, we really enjoyed ourselves.

Fun in Park City

Today we went up to Park City, UT. We had an early dinner, walked Main Street and then took a ride on the Alpine Coaster. What a fun time with Mom, Lizzy (we used to work together in Denton ISD) and Clint. Special thanks to Clint Christiansen from School Improvement Network for showing us around his hometown.

During lunch a mountain storm blew changing the temperature and creating a need to buy a sweatshirt (as if I need a reason to shop).

After buying our sweatshirts, we window shopped on Main Street and stopped in an ice cream parlor. Lizzy was elated! She soothed her craving for ice cream and chocolate all at the same time.
Of course, Clint could not pass up an opportunity to "ride the cow".


We ended our adventure with a ride on the Alpine Coaster.
Mom and I rode together. We laughed (and screamed a little) all the way down the mountain.

 So much FUN!!!

The Joy of a Challenge - Zion National Park

July 9: Hiking in Zion National Park provided an experience like none other.

Mom and I selected a trail that let to the Lower and then Upper Emerald Pool.

The trek involved some pretty rugged hiking,

All in all, we really enjoyed ourselves.

The Joy in Friendships: Road Trip 2011

What a blessing to have a 20 year friendship

I met Jennifer as a sophomore at the University of Iowa (we were hired as resident assistants in the all girls dorm - Stanley Hall) and I my life has NEVER been the same!

During the past 20 years, we have enjoyed may football games and basketball games. We've been in each others weddings and I have a deep affection for her son.

Like her mom, Jen has the gift of hospitality. So when I told her about ROAD TRIP 2011, she was more than willing to have Mom and I as guests for a couple of nights.

Mom and I arrived on July 4 after an easy day of driving from DFW area (we left at 5am and arrived at around 3:30pm). After I got a warning for speeding in Iowa Park, TX (just west of Wichita Falls), I slowed my speed down to 70 until we hit the New Mexico border where you can legally drive 75! I tend to "round to the nearest 10" and 80 seems to be the preferred speed of our rental car :)



Not only did we get to spend time with Jen and her family, but we were also able to visit with Being with Jen's parents.


Gary and Fran live in Rio Ranch too. We even got to meet Jen's nephew who was visting from Iowa.
To celebrate July 4, we went to the fireworks hosted by the City of Rio Rancho at Rio Rancho High School.

 Count it 

ALL Joy!

~ Michelle

The Joy of Traveling: Road Trip 2011

I am currently on a 2-week ROAD TRIP with my Mom

We haven't done this since I was a kid. And even then it included my dad and brother.

We began planning mid May after I was invited to speak at an education conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Neither Mom or I had ever been to Utah and so we decided to make a ROAD TRIP out of it.

Count it ALL Joy!

~ Michelle

Our itinerary: