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 | Apr 10, 2009 | Compassion International, Good causes, Personal, The Mother Letter Project
The beauty of Good Friday is that it doesn't end there; yes, Jesus was crucified and buried, but in that sacrificial act he brought hope and forgiveness and redemption and promise to those who would follow him. He brought life as he conquered death through...
by Robin | Apr 8, 2009 | Blogging, Faith, Good causes, Mom stuff, Personal, Social media, Twitter
Yesterday, my son celebrated his 12th birthday, a day more special than most birthdays in our family because it falls on his grandmother's birthday, too. Because he's my youngest and I'm holding on to his milestones with white-knuckled grip, OF...
by Robin | Apr 3, 2009 | Celebrations, Cercies, Family, Favorite things, Great quotes, Nostalgia, Personal, Photos
"A sister is a little bit of childhoodthat can never be lost." ~Marion C. GarrettyWhen I was young, sometimes I got the impression people felt sorry for me; their perception, thankfully, was not my reality, and if they could've lived inside my head, they...
by Robin | Mar 30, 2009 | Celebrations, Personal
The year ended on the same day it began, a Tuesday. Sandwiched between beginning and end, history unraveled her daily threads, wove them together, and produced a tapestry known simply as 1963. Rich and colorful, events expected and others a surprise,...
by Robin | Mar 28, 2009 | BIG Announcements, Blogging, Chattanooga, Favorite things, Music, Personal, Wow!, youtube ROCKS!
I cannot wait until 7:00 tonight: a new friend*–whom, soon, I'll really get to know–has made it possible for me to attend and live blog The United Tour, showcasing two legends in contemporary Christian music–Steven Curtis Chapman and...