by Robin | Nov 22, 2012 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, Favorite things, Gratitude, Inspiring, Personal, Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things is an extraordinary, everyday miracle. I'm not speaking of Miracles of Biblical Proportion; rather the simple things that mean little to anyone else and the world to you, and that most people would scoff at and roll their eyes for my...
by Robin | Nov 7, 2012 | Faith, Family, Personal
Still have teens and tweens in the house? You might find this parenting series helpful. 1. Pray for your child’s relationships with their roommates and hall-mates. One of the blessings of living in a residential college setting is the opportunity to learn in...
by Robin | Oct 15, 2012 | Family, Memoir, Mom stuff, Personal
"I wish the world could see what I see. Sometimes you have to go up really high to understand how small you are…I'm coming home now." ~ Felix Baumgartner, his last words before jumping from the edge of space Felix...
by Robin | Aug 17, 2012 | Family, Mothers and daughters
She was born on a monday. It was a day worthy of memory: a miracle. a first. a day the world changed for the better. A day my life changed for the better. That day her grandfather walked into my room and slipped a torn piece of paper into my hand...
by Robin | Aug 15, 2012 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Life Philosophy
It was instinct and adrenaline, a hopeful protector but futile shield: “Close your eyes, Abby.” Impotent words, like the reflex a mama uses when brakes are slammed and her arm flings across the front seat of the car. The big sister in the driver’s seat...
by Robin | Aug 13, 2012 | Family, Kids, Life with boys, Memoir, Mom stuff, Parenting
“What it's like to be a parent: It's one of the hardest things you'll ever do but in exchange it teaches you the meaning of unconditional love.” ~ Nicholas Sparks, The Wedding My all-time favorite picture of Thomas, back in the olden days of...