by Robin | Sep 1, 2012 | (in)courage, Memoir, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
I don't see it coming when it happens– Time plays tricks on me. The catalyst? My children, a l w a y s m y b a b i e s. In front of Herrenchiemsee, King Ludwig II's New Palace, on Lake Chiemsee in Southern Bavaria,...
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 | Jun 12, 2012 | (in)courage
This month I have opportunity to host DaySpring's Inspired Deals at {in}courage…and with our travel coinciding with publishing dates (and/or my brain being to jetlaggy to think straight!), I forgot to share about it on my blog. Oopsie! I hope...
by Robin | Jun 8, 2012 | (in)courage, Faith, Favorite things
I visited a friend recently whose home had been invaded by giraffes. Stuffed with fluff and mile-wide toothless grins, they told me plenty about the home I was visiting: it was a happy sort of place with a lot of littles underfoot. Three to be exact,...
by Robin | May 16, 2012 | (in)courage, Faith, Favorite things, Memoir, Nostalgia
Have you given much thought to the strength of sense-memory? How a particular smell can immediately bring to mind people, places or events in your life? Though I demanded very little in the planning of my wedding, I just had to have gardenias in my bridal...
by Robin | Apr 30, 2012 | (in)courage, friendship
Chances are, if you come to my house for a party, I'm going to put you to work. Everyone gathering around to add their personal contributions for our (in)RL Recipe Book; scroll down to see the end result. Saturday evening, a dozen friends in my house...