Three weeks ago, my mom had an ultra sound for back pain she was experiencing. I called late in the morning to hear how it went. When I heard her say they found lesions on her pancreas and liver, my heart sank. Two days later, October 14, 2015, we received the news we were all…Continue reading Faithfulness in the Hard

I was on a hike in the mountains with my husband and three children. It was one of the most challenging hikes we had taken our kids on. The scenery was breath taking. At the beginning of the hike I stopped to take in the image of the trail. The path was slowly ascending up, with various size rocks dispersed…Continue reading Acknowledging the Enemy

My favorite flower is the sunflower. There is something about this flower that has always drawn me to it. The brightness of the large yellow petals opened wide, never fails to bring a smile to my face. Its daily movement always keeping its eye on the sun, soaking in every ray. I did some research on…Continue reading The Sunflower

My name is Robin and I am a neat freak. I like things to be tidy and in order. I like to invite people into my home and make them feel welcome . . . and yes deep down I hope they will compliment me on my cleanliness and organization. Forget the yelling and/or screaming…Continue reading The Twirl in a Surrendered Heart