car accident Archives

The dread of all parents

by Robin | Apr 13, 2010 | Family, Mom stuff, Personal, Teens & Tweens

L Later I’ll recall I was examining the floral applique on an Eddie Bauer tee when my “Oh-I-love-it!” was rudely interrupted by the ringtone vibrating my pocket. Caller ID indicated it was my daughter, and there were a nanosecond of...

When tragedy knocked, hope answered the door

by Robin | May 16, 2009 | Faith, Family, friendship, Parenting, Personal

Following the heart-breaking death of their 17-year-old son in a car accident a week ago, Jamie and Scott are responding with grace, dignity, humility, strength and life-giving faith. Their daughter, Emily, is, too. If this had happened to me, it is how...

Surreality

by Robin | May 9, 2009 | Personal

Our family, school and community are reeling today following the tragic accident last night that took the life of one of my childrens’ friends and leaves another fighting for his life in intensive care. Ryan Gill had just celebrated his 17th birthday....