by Robin | May 5, 2015 | Life Philosophy, Memoir, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Parenting, Personal, Uncategorized
To say this is a big month for me is to call Everest a molehill. My first born will graduate college and my last born will bid adieu to high school. I’m fine, really…. Introspective. Contemplative. Prayer-filled. But good. This season has me...
by Robin | Sep 4, 2014 | (in)courage, Faith, Family, Memoir, Mom stuff
Over five years ago, together with Holley Gerth and Annie Downs, I had the privilege of posting on the day {in}courage was born. Yesterday, {in}courage officially commemorated our 5th anniversary with a stroll down memory lane, a free e-book and a big ol’...
by Robin | Jan 8, 2013 | Memoir, Personal
I wasn't thinking about it when I woke up this morning. In fact, I'm not even sure I've committed this date to memory. Is it because I'd rather forget very sad things? I have this old perpetual calendar, gifted to me by a friend maybe 15 years...
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 Sara's nearing-end-of-life-story with you, it seemed right to let you know I received word early this morning she died peacefully last night,...
by Robin | Sep 15, 2011 | (in)courage, Faith, Friends, friendship, Personal
Sara is dying. Knowing this keeps her present in my mind and prayerful in my heart. For as long as I can remember, my husband and I have played this little game; well, less a game and more a practice: Whenever anything happened to someone we...