This morning as I’m sipping My Precious–a steaming cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee, the thing I missed most last week after my husband and kids–I’m also drinking a companion cup of Bittersweet.
One of my oldest and most entertaining blogging buds decided to write about me today and I’m afraid I might sound a wee bit OC.
You wanna know what kind of friend I am? I’m the one who will tell you you’ve got a Texas-size wad of spinach between your teeth before you go out in public; I’m the one who discreetly hands you a tissue when you’ve got neon sign-flashing bats in the cave; and, even if you’re a complete stranger? If I noticed you’ve forgotten to zip up, I’ll whisper or motion or DO SOMETHING to let you know, ’cause at the core of my being I’m all about my fellow (wo)man.
I’ve got your back and your front.
It’s only logical this would translate to writing as well.
I started reading Confessions of a Pioneer Woman shortly after she discovered what a “blog thingy” was, back when she professed her undying love for me and told me she “loved waking up with me every morning….” It was always clear Ree had a gift, and when her readership exploded, sometimes if I noticed an occasional typo, I’d email her to let her know; I couldn’t have my waking-up-every-morning-together partner showing up with a blemish.
Anyways, last Fall Marlboro Man and their girls went with Compassion International to the Dominican Republic, on a trip similar to the one I took last week. They saw how Compassion’s work makes a difference in the children’s lives it touches, and not only the sponsored child, but his or her family as well. Marlboro Man’s posts prompted hundreds of people to sponsor children in need–to me, the greatest use of the written word, to benefit others.
That’s why she’s talkin’ about me behind my back today…not just to hold hands and stroll down bloggerly memory lane, but to spotlight Compassion International and its amazing, life-changing work.
So…for those of you “meeting” me for the first time, really, truly, I’m not a typo nazi (though I’ve been known to be a one-woman freak show). I’m holding tightly to the adage “There’s no such thing as bad press,” thankful for Ree’s post about Compassion International and our trip, especially if you’re learning about it for the first time!
I hope you’ll consider sponsoring a child of your own; you’ll find as you invest in that relationship, your financial contribution and letters are reciprocated with love and appreciation and a life changed for the better because of your generosity.
{Sincere thanks, Ree <3. I’m a little mortified that I ever did this, but I couldn’t be more thankful to you for posting about our Compassion trip!}
Photo credit: Keely via Compassion’s Flickr site
You have such a good heart. And you glow around those kiddos. I can only imagine what an experience that would be. MWAH:)
two reasons i am fairly
certain we (you, my wife,
me) would be good friends:
you called your DD coffee
“My Precious” and you own –
in a proud way 🙂 – your
grammar OC’ness.
Robin, I don’t think you could look any happier in that picture. You are such a blessed spirit!
Your a great friend!! And your pictures from the trip are beautiful! Blessings to you.
I did it Robin – I sponsored a little girl from India. And guess what – I gave up my daily Diet Pepsi with Lime for Compassion. (I’m going to blog about that soon – once I get my “official” packet in the mail….I couldn’t decide which girl to choose, so, I let Compassion do the choosing for me. My heart was breaking in a million pieces trying to decide).
You’ve been such an inspiration for me this past week. I’m glad you are home safe and sound.
you look like you are right where you belong, you can see the love in you smile 🙂
Welcome back, Robin! I’ve been keeping up and praying . . . So glad it was a good trip and that you are now home safely.
You are such a blessing!
What an amazing shout-out! Already miss you Robin!
What an inspiring trip. I enjoyed reading your posts last week and seeing all the pictures. We actually sponsor a child from The Dominican Republic. We love getting the letters from her and sharing pictures.
I love your blog and how you write and I can ignore the typos! I haven’t been commenting due to lack of time but I am so glad you went there and are doing such a great thing!
Love love love that picture in this post. And, now I’m finally going to read the post. How cool are you?
More improtantly, I’m still wrecked over y’alls writings last week. I’m grateful.
Love,
Fran
I found this blog post and I couldn’t stop reading until I was done; even though it wasn’t just what I had been looking for. Great read though. I am instantaneously getting your feed to keep informed of any updates.