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New mercy

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...

Sunshine in her pocket

by Robin | Feb 27, 2009 | Favorite things, Personal, Photos

A comment made by a co-worker over 20 years ago crawled under my skin and took up permanent residence: "I had to learn how to enjoy my own company."My friend had always assumed he'd leave college with plans to marry shortly thereafter, but it...

Thumbprints and kisses

by Robin | Feb 26, 2009 | Compassion International, Favorite things, Personal

On my most favorite of days, the brick and mortar mailbox sentry standing silently and solemnly at the bottom of our steep, winding drive, serves as harbinger of buried treasure. Without knowing what precious gem awaits, I pull open the...

Six Important Reasons Traditions Matter

by Robin | Feb 25, 2009 | Advice, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Parenting, Personal, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day

As a young mom juggling two babies during the “Cheerios and Crafts” phase of motherhood, I had no idea the long-range impact of a “yes” answer to a question posed by my mother-in-law 14 years ago: she simply wanted to know if I’d be...

Valentine’s Day ~ it’s not about romance, but it IS about love

by Robin | Feb 17, 2009 | Celebrations, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Food and Drink, friendship, Marriage, Mom stuff, Personal, Photos, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day

My husband might be the luckiest man on the planet: I have no expectation from him on Valentine’s Day. Never a fan of Hallmark- and Hershey’s-prescribed holidays, while I appreciate a Valentine’s Day greeting, I’m really not interested...

Super dishes!

by Robin | Jan 31, 2009 | Contests, Favorite things, Party, Recipe Round-Up, Recipes

{Originally posted on 1/25/08.I tried over half these recipes and if you're lookingfor some FABULOUS Super Bowl Party dishes,you've hit the mother lode!Please add YOUR favorite recipes 'causeI KNOW there are some GREAT ones NOT listed yet!}Are you looking...