by Robin | Mar 7, 2009 | Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Personal, Poetry
“These are the good ol’ days,” I thought As sun invited a late winter’s walk. A soccer ball in his hand, a leash in mine, He slipped his free arm around my waist to emphasize sweet declaration: “It doesn’t get much better...
by Robin | Mar 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
Though I grew up in the era prior to the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act trickling down to affect me, I was always competitive. I never played team sports, but I have two ballet trophies, a dance marathon trophy and a few table tennis loving...
by Robin | Mar 5, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, Family, Personal
If I think about it long enough, it's almost enough to render me babbling and catatonic, curled into the fetal position underneath our non-existent baby grand:In less than two months, over the course of a week, I'll find myself airborne almost 60 hours;...
by Robin | Mar 5, 2009 | Faith, Favorite things, Personal, Photos, Scripture Link
On the inside, I was a little girl in pigtails, clapping my hands and squealing with delight, jaw dropped in rapt fascination. In reality, I'm quite certain I released an audible gasp, flew down the stairs, and as I grabbed my camera and flung open our...
by Robin | Mar 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
On our way to South Carolina a few weeks ago, my daughter managed to entertain herself during the five-hour drive. Which, in turn, entertained me then…and now. I love you, too, baby :).