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| Michelle Silk (left) and her family (inset). |
It was Michelle's birthday yesterday and I posted the above photo on facebook to celebrate that fact. I like the composition because it addresses the question, "Who is Michelle Silk?"
The portrait of her was taken at Tsusiat Falls on the West Coast Trail. Anyone who has completed the journey would attest to its arduous nature. She did the trek because of her love of the outdoors and desire to spend quality time with the people she cares about. Mostly though, she did it because it was a way of bonding her family together; the challenge would build character, memories, and further family unity.
That last thought is the one foremost in her mind; it is the impetus that carries Michelle through the struggles which have a way of presenting themselves to each of us daily. She has had more obstacles than most of us would ever care to admit to, and in spite of them, she has faced each one with determination and grace.
Those of you who know Michelle will attest to this; it is not my intention to list what she has had to overcome, but rather to acknowledge her successes and perseverance. I appreciate her great love of family and the loyalty she gives to her friends. Her time is spent on that which is important to her. The West Coast Trail is a good example. It was not on her bucket list nor did she ever yearn to complete it. The fact was her family and friends held those desires; her ambitions were to support those that needed help and share in the experience.
I appreciate Michelle because she knows what is important and strives to implement and support those things. Her gentle, caring nature is shaped by her determination to make a difference and her desire to support the people she loves. Although it was Michelle's birthday yesterday, I feel that I am the one who has received a gift. She has made me a better person and I am thankful for knowing her. I think we all feel the same way.
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