by Robin | Jan 13, 2010 | Current Affairs, Do Something!, Faith, Good causes
Though the news out of Haiti is not good news, I'm heartened to see such quick calls to action from those who can offer help. Everywhere I look online, social media is being used for good…and though this is widespread and different, it reminds me of...
by Robin | Jan 12, 2010 | Compassion Bloggers, Compassion International, Good causes
What is even more thrilling…life affecting…important to me than a blogging conference with 500 of my blogging BFFs and meeting Harry Connick, Jr.? A million children I will never meet. Last Spring I had the dream-come-true privilege of traveling to...
by Robin | Jun 8, 2009 | Compassion International, Faith, Good causes, On my soapbox, Personal, Photos
You don't go to Calcutta, India without experiencing a lifetime of stories. The people I met, even those I merely passed on the street, have burrowed deeply into my heart and settled quietly in my mind and I don't know quite what to do with them. ...
by Robin | Apr 14, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Good causes, Kids, Mom stuff, Personal
The first time I saw her, the solemn look in her eyes flooded my head and heart with questions–Was she really as sad as she looked?Was she just camera shy?Is she happy?Does she know she is chosen?Pinki Roy has been waiting for over six months for a Compassion...
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...