Encouragement Archives - Page 5 of 10

Close calls

by Robin | Aug 15, 2012 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Life Philosophy

It was instinct and adrenaline, a hopeful protector but futile shield: “Close your eyes, Abby.” Impotent words, like the reflex a mama uses when brakes are slammed and her arm flings across the front seat of the car. The big sister in the driver’s seat...

Love {mother}letters

by Robin | Apr 17, 2012 | Art, Beauty, Book Review, Books, Encouragement, Family, Inspiring, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting

Divine providence brought them into my life 3½ years ago; they entered through love's door. Shannon, a favorite blogging friend of mine, thought I might be interested in and able to help "Danny" on a project-gift he was creating: a compilation of...

the beauty of all mothers

by Robin | Apr 12, 2012 | Art, Encouragement, Family, Inspiring, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal

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Inertia: a modern-day discovery and application

by Robin | Mar 27, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Advice, Beauty, Encouragement, Europe, friendship, Personal

Inertia Every body continues in its state of rest, or of uniform motion in a straight line, unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed upon it. Marienplatz, Munich, February 2012. Dinner is served! It's doubtful Newton had in mind...

On friendship: 3 proverbial thoughts

by Robin | Mar 25, 2012 | (in)courage, Encouragement, friendship

Sometimes friendship is plain hard. What should come easily, eludes… What everyone else seems to have in bountiful supply, you lack… Never do you feel more alone than when you’re in a crowd of women whom you like or admire or want to know, but they...

Fragile…

by Robin | Feb 10, 2012 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Inspiring, On my soapbox, Personal

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia Recently I admitted having thin skin. On one...