by Robin | May 17, 2009 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, friendship, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
One of the most frequent searches that leads people to my blog is "words of encouragement…". Sometimes other words are attached–death of a loved one, when a child loses their mom/dad, etc.–and when I stumble across these, I always...
by Robin | May 16, 2009 | Faith, Family, friendship, Parenting, Personal
Following the heart-breaking death of their 17-year-old son in a car accident a week ago, Jamie and Scott are responding with grace, dignity, humility, strength and life-giving faith. Their daughter, Emily, is, too. If this had happened to me, it is how...
by Robin | Apr 12, 2009 | Friends, friendship, Funny Stuff!, Humor, Kids, Mom stuff, Personal
Our friends Charles and Stephanie and their three little wonders joined us for Easter lunch today, and as they were leaving (stuffed to the brim and ready for naps), Steph shared the funniest story. Since she doesn't blog, I've just gotta re-tell it for...
by Robin | Mar 21, 2009 | Faith, friendship, Life Philosophy, Personal
Sometimes I feel like a lousy Christian; by proof of my actions, I must enjoy wrestling with God. It's just one of the reasons I KNOW I'm a Jesus Freak.A wise friend shared a thought I continue to revisit and contemplate its significance, depth, truth...
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...
by Robin | Feb 16, 2009 | Blissdom, friendship, Personal
Sometimes the sweetest blessings arrive at your doorstop, devoid of fanfare but hardly without notice. Such is the case of a friendship that began before I met her: Amber, author of the run-a-muck and THE mother of The Mother Letter Project Blog. I first loved...