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Because I have been given much, I too must give;
Because of thy great bounty, Lord, each day I live
I shall divide my gifts from thee With every brother that I see
Who has the need of help from me.
Because I have been sheltered, fed by thy good care,
I can not see another's lack and i not share
My glowing fire, my loaf of bread, My roof's safe shelter overhead,
That he too may be comforted.
Because I have been blessed by thy great love, dear Lord,
I'll share thy love again, according to thy word.
I shall give love to those in need; I'll show that love by word and deed:
Thus shall my thanks be thanks indeed.
by Grace Noll Crowell
Savior, may I learn to love thee, Walk the path that thou hast shown,
Pause to help and lift another, Finding strength beyond my own.
Savior, may I learn to love thee--Lord, I would follow thee.
Who am I to judge another When I walk imperfectly
In the quiet heart is hidden Sorrow that the eye can't see.
Who am I to judge another? Lord, I would follow thee.
I would be my brother's keeper; I would learn the healer's art.
To the wounded and the weary I would show a gentle heart.
I would be my brother's keeper--Lord, I would follow thee.
Savior, may I love my brother As I know thou lovest me,
Find in thee my strength, my beacon, For thy servant I would be.
Savior, may I love my brother--Lord, I would follow thee.
More about Sheryl
Snow Canyon State Park, Feb. 09
Two of my Favorite Hymns
Because I Have Been Given Much
Because I have been given much, I too must give;
Because of thy great bounty, Lord, each day I live
I shall divide my gifts from thee With every brother that I see
Who has the need of help from me.
Because I have been sheltered, fed by thy good care,
I can not see another's lack and i not share
My glowing fire, my loaf of bread, My roof's safe shelter overhead,
That he too may be comforted.
Because I have been blessed by thy great love, dear Lord,
I'll share thy love again, according to thy word.
I shall give love to those in need; I'll show that love by word and deed:
Thus shall my thanks be thanks indeed.
by Grace Noll Crowell
Lord, I Would Follow Thee
Savior, may I learn to love thee, Walk the path that thou hast shown,
Pause to help and lift another, Finding strength beyond my own.
Savior, may I learn to love thee--Lord, I would follow thee.
Who am I to judge another When I walk imperfectly
In the quiet heart is hidden Sorrow that the eye can't see.
Who am I to judge another? Lord, I would follow thee.
I would be my brother's keeper; I would learn the healer's art.
To the wounded and the weary I would show a gentle heart.
I would be my brother's keeper--Lord, I would follow thee.
Savior, may I love my brother As I know thou lovest me,
Find in thee my strength, my beacon, For thy servant I would be.
Savior, may I love my brother--Lord, I would follow thee.
Favorite Trailmix
Pecans and Craisin Mix - YUM!
Favorite Candy
Sees Dark Chocolate w/ Peanuts,
Almonds and Walnuts
Almonds and Walnuts
Favorite music
Coldplay
Jason Mraz - especially "I'm Yours"
David Archuletta - especially "Angels"
Andrea Bocelli
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Michael Bublee'
Anything I can dance to
Anything I can sing to
Frank Sinatra Classics
Jason Mraz - especially "I'm Yours"
David Archuletta - especially "Angels"
Andrea Bocelli
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Michael Bublee'
Anything I can dance to
Anything I can sing to
Frank Sinatra Classics
I LOVE people! I have opportunities to meet new people often and I thrive on it! I have a wonderful, kind husband and four children, one son in law and two grandkids - all who are really great! I have many loyal, good friends. Whenever possible, I love helping people. It's a satisfying feeling to make someone else happy and try to help lift their burdens. I love the outdoors - especially the beautiful mountains that I live so close to. I have a lot to be grateful for. I am "Crazy Sheryl" - CRAZY in a "high energy, productive" kind of way.
One of my favorite quotes...
You are good. But it is not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must spread to others….
President Gordon B. Hinkley
President Gordon B. Hinkley
Some of my favorite sayings....
"I know I can squeeze it in....."
"Just 5 more minutes..."
"I think I'll teach a class on that..."
"If I don't like it, I can always sell it..."
"Just 5 more minutes..."
"I think I'll teach a class on that..."
"If I don't like it, I can always sell it..."
Learn more about Sheryl
My Outdoor Recreation Business....How it all began....
I was born and raised in Holladay, Utah with my wonderful parents, a great brother and two beautiful sisters. I have lived in Utah and Colorado most of my life. I have a kind, loving husband, four fantastic grown up children that don't give me any grief, a wonderful son in law and TWO of the most precious grandsons in the whole world! As you can see I have a lot to be grateful for.
Since I lived at the foot of the mountains all my life, I often wondered where the trailheads were and how difficult they were to climb. Unfortunately, for many years I just wondered about it but never did anything.
In February 2003, I got hooked on hiking. I was dealing with some very difficult and stressful relationships in my life. I wanted to run away from home or go eat a ton of food at my favorite restaurant – which ever would relieve my pain the quickest!
Luckily, my favorite restaurant wasn’t open and I had important obligations later that day that I couldn't get out of so running away from home wasn't really an option. However, I knew I had to get away from all mankind, at least for a few hours to decompress.
Feeling full of despair and hopelessness and not knowing where to go or what to do, I sat in my car and started praying to God while I was crying. I looked up at the mountains, specifically Mt. Olympus, a popular 9000 ft. mountain that I lived at the foot of. I suddenly felt a clear impression in my mind and in my heart that I should go climb that mountain!
"Why didn't I think of that", I thought to myself. I immediately drove straight to the Mt. Olympus trailhead and started hiking! It was the only trailhead I was familiar with. I didn't have the best shoes on OR a water bottle or a healthy snack, (like I tell all my hikers to bring.) I felt like Forrest Gump. I wanted to hike until I could hike no more, until my legs fell off.
Fortunately for me I didn't have to go too far since I hadn't been hiking before that and my leg muscles got sore quickly.
That experience on the mountain was one of the best things I ever did for myself in a time of crisis. And, as they say, the rest is history!
Because it was a drought year, I was able to climb about 1 - 2 miles up Mt. Olympus before I saw any snow. To get to the top it is a 4000 ft. climb in about 3.8 miles. I hiked up the mountain four times during the months of February and March of 2003. I went by myself since I didn’t know who else would go with me. It felt so good to be hiking outdoors but a little uncomfortable since I wasn't fond of hiking by myself.
It's a challenging mountain to climb but it was just what I needed to help me deal with my crisis. I don’t recommend people hiking by themselves. In Utah, because of the rugged, isolated terrain and wildlife concerns, it is dangerous to be hiking alone. There really is safety in numbers. (At the time, I wasn’t very familiar with the trail or how difficult it was. I know better now and encourage people NOT to hike by themselves or with people who aren't familiar with the Wasatch Mountains.)
When I got home after that first hike, I could barely walk! It felt SO good to have pain in my legs, instead of my heart. I was able to release a lot of negative energy. While on the mountain, I spent a lot of time meditating and praying while I was hiking.
After hiking four times by myself, I decided it was such a GREAT experience that I started my own hiking group!
Since then, I have met hundreds of incredible outdoor enthusiasts who hike, bike, snowshoe, camp, ski, travel and kayak with me often. I have learned about the safety factors, risks and dangers of being in the mountains and how to prepare for each outdoor adventure.
I have SO many cherished friends who are outdoor enthusiasts. I have learned MUCH from so many great people. A lot of the last seven years of my life has been spent in outdoor adventures of all kinds. We continue to meet many new people weekly who join us in our local outdoor adventures and also in international adventures.
I highly recommend people getting involved in outdoor recreation. It's a great way to decompress or just be reminded of what a beautiful world we live in. It is one of the most healthy and inexpensive things you can do for yourself.
By the way, the crisis with the relationships, that got this whole thing started in the first place, resolved themselves soon after I started hiking. Good feelings replaced bitter feelings. I was able to forgive and forget and replace the bad feelings with a lot more love in my heart.
I'm VERY grateful I chose to "head for the hills" instead of having an ugly confrontation and saying or doing something I know I would later regret.
Since I lived at the foot of the mountains all my life, I often wondered where the trailheads were and how difficult they were to climb. Unfortunately, for many years I just wondered about it but never did anything.
In February 2003, I got hooked on hiking. I was dealing with some very difficult and stressful relationships in my life. I wanted to run away from home or go eat a ton of food at my favorite restaurant – which ever would relieve my pain the quickest!
Luckily, my favorite restaurant wasn’t open and I had important obligations later that day that I couldn't get out of so running away from home wasn't really an option. However, I knew I had to get away from all mankind, at least for a few hours to decompress.
Feeling full of despair and hopelessness and not knowing where to go or what to do, I sat in my car and started praying to God while I was crying. I looked up at the mountains, specifically Mt. Olympus, a popular 9000 ft. mountain that I lived at the foot of. I suddenly felt a clear impression in my mind and in my heart that I should go climb that mountain!
"Why didn't I think of that", I thought to myself. I immediately drove straight to the Mt. Olympus trailhead and started hiking! It was the only trailhead I was familiar with. I didn't have the best shoes on OR a water bottle or a healthy snack, (like I tell all my hikers to bring.) I felt like Forrest Gump. I wanted to hike until I could hike no more, until my legs fell off.
Fortunately for me I didn't have to go too far since I hadn't been hiking before that and my leg muscles got sore quickly.
That experience on the mountain was one of the best things I ever did for myself in a time of crisis. And, as they say, the rest is history!
Because it was a drought year, I was able to climb about 1 - 2 miles up Mt. Olympus before I saw any snow. To get to the top it is a 4000 ft. climb in about 3.8 miles. I hiked up the mountain four times during the months of February and March of 2003. I went by myself since I didn’t know who else would go with me. It felt so good to be hiking outdoors but a little uncomfortable since I wasn't fond of hiking by myself.
It's a challenging mountain to climb but it was just what I needed to help me deal with my crisis. I don’t recommend people hiking by themselves. In Utah, because of the rugged, isolated terrain and wildlife concerns, it is dangerous to be hiking alone. There really is safety in numbers. (At the time, I wasn’t very familiar with the trail or how difficult it was. I know better now and encourage people NOT to hike by themselves or with people who aren't familiar with the Wasatch Mountains.)
When I got home after that first hike, I could barely walk! It felt SO good to have pain in my legs, instead of my heart. I was able to release a lot of negative energy. While on the mountain, I spent a lot of time meditating and praying while I was hiking.
After hiking four times by myself, I decided it was such a GREAT experience that I started my own hiking group!
Since then, I have met hundreds of incredible outdoor enthusiasts who hike, bike, snowshoe, camp, ski, travel and kayak with me often. I have learned about the safety factors, risks and dangers of being in the mountains and how to prepare for each outdoor adventure.
I have SO many cherished friends who are outdoor enthusiasts. I have learned MUCH from so many great people. A lot of the last seven years of my life has been spent in outdoor adventures of all kinds. We continue to meet many new people weekly who join us in our local outdoor adventures and also in international adventures.
I highly recommend people getting involved in outdoor recreation. It's a great way to decompress or just be reminded of what a beautiful world we live in. It is one of the most healthy and inexpensive things you can do for yourself.
By the way, the crisis with the relationships, that got this whole thing started in the first place, resolved themselves soon after I started hiking. Good feelings replaced bitter feelings. I was able to forgive and forget and replace the bad feelings with a lot more love in my heart.
I'm VERY grateful I chose to "head for the hills" instead of having an ugly confrontation and saying or doing something I know I would later regret.
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