by Robin | Feb 2, 2012 | Adventures in Germany, Encouragement
If the two weeks leading up to our German departure were whirlwind, the 24 hours just prior were tornado, and the morning of? A black hole. I awakened early after a decent Ambien-shrouded sleep, conscious of each item remaining on my check list. I...
by Robin | Dec 22, 2011 | Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, Inspiring
Have you been following host Margaret McSweeney's 12 Pearls of Christmas devotionals? Margaret and her team invited some of today's most beloved writers (Tricia Goyer (I love her!), Babbie Mason, Suzanne Woods Fisher…and me on Christmas...
by Robin | Dec 14, 2011 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Family, Friends, friendship
When I watched and heard the trailer for (in)RL yesterday morning, I swear those girls spoke a word over me– pretend you're outgoing… love people well… get through the mess… it's an expression of trust… a good friend loves...
by Robin | Oct 3, 2011 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Inspiring, Life Philosophy, Personal
After I got (<– the nicest way I can characterize it), how could I possibly have the audacity to channel The Help's Aibileen Clark for a post; and not just any post, one for ?! Well…because I believe she had something wise, important and...
by Robin | Sep 25, 2011 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Friends, friendship
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. ~ Psalm 116:15 NIV After sharing with you, it seemed right to let you know I received word early this morning she died peacefully last night, her mother and brother by her...
by Robin | Sep 1, 2011 | Cancer is NOT okay!, Chattanooga, Encouragement, Faith, Gratitude, Great quotes, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens
It is raining. There has never been a dryer month in Chattanooga than August 2011, and yet it pours. Growl and hiss, snarl and bite, it’s raining cats and dogs, the dangerous kind. Black lips curl over porcelain daggers, ready to sink in to flesh, to spill...