by Robin | Dec 8, 2010 | Compassion International, Photos
One of the unforgettable faces from my trip to India, masked for performance but with a vulnerable beauty hidden beneath the surface. On one hand I'm slightly unnerved by such a young girl playing adult dress up; on the other, I saw her pride as she danced....
by Robin | Dec 7, 2010 | (in)courage, Blogging, Compassion Bloggers, Compassion International, Conferences, Friends, friendship
“Never have I felt less worthy and more privileged to be a part of a group of people.” ~ “I’d been looking forward to this past weekend for as long as I can remember and I came home feeling humbled, amazed, grateful, inspired, and...
by Robin | Aug 30, 2010 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, I *Heart* Faces, Personal, Photos
She is one of the nameless faces who pierced heart and pricked conscience during . Her shoes matched her sari, a detail intriguing to me; I am certain it was unintentional, but if Life was Fair, her clothing would always match her shoes.I'm submitting this...
by Robin | Feb 18, 2010 | Compassion International, Good causes, Music
If you're within driving distance of Nashville or Los Angeles next Saturday, February 27th, you're 12 shades of crazy to pass on this all-star lineup for a concert benefiting Haiti. Nashville will see the likes of Big Kenny, Alison Krauss with Union...
by Robin | Jan 23, 2010 | Blogging, Compassion Bloggers, Compassion International, Food and Drink, friendship, Life Philosophy, Personal
Over a five-hour dinner at Franklin, Tennessee's scrumptious Saffire, time flew so fast I never noticed it ticking. Compassion International's Creative Relationship Director Steve Jones was in town on business and pleasure, and he thought it would be...
by Robin | Jan 22, 2010 | Compassion Bloggers, Compassion International, Faith, Good causes, Personal
In the days since I last spoke in this space, it hasn't been quiet. Inside, my body was attacked by an ugly Creature wreaking intestinal mischief and l was left by the proverbial roadside tired and "less than"……but not near as less...