Author Archives: Robynn

Bittersweet

Yesterday I sent my firstborn to KiNdErGaRtEn.  {Sniff, Sniff}  I was actually only a tad bit emotional.  The real WaTeRwOrKs came the day before when I looked through her BaBy picture books.  What was I thinking?  I guess I was just trying to get a handle on how QuiCkLy those five years had gone.  I’ve heard the StoRiEsContinue reading “Bittersweet”

“Believe” – The Challenge (Wk 20)

This past SpRinG as I trained for a marathon I had a friend SuRpRiSe me with this necklace.  On it is an engraving of the the word “BeLiEvE”, a runner, and May’s birthstone representing the month of the race.  During the long winter months of training it was a constant ReMiNdEr of the finish line and whatContinue reading ““Believe” – The Challenge (Wk 20)”

Kiss From God

A few days ago my family and I were driving and my 3-year old said, “Momma look at that PeTtY (pretty) SuNsEt.”  To which my 5-year old replied, “That’s a KiSs from God”.  From time to time when we see a bLuE sKy with white puffy clouds or another one of God’s BeaUtiFuL masterpieces we use this phrase.  ItContinue reading “Kiss From God”

Click It! – The Challenge (Wk 19)

Have you found your SwEeT sPoT?  If you are still trying to figure that out, take a look at what “CliCks” for you.  Where do you seem to get good ReSuLts and in almost an UnCaNnY way things just work out for you?  It is sort of like jumping into a river and the CuRrEnT sweepingContinue reading “Click It! – The Challenge (Wk 19)”

All There

In this age of smart phones, Facebook, Twitter, and all the other distractions we deal with throughout our day it’s sometimes hard to “be all there” as exhorted by missionary/martyr Jim Elliot in his famous quote: “Where ever you are, be all there.” Where are you? Home –“Be all there.” Work – “Be all there.” Prayer –“Be all there.” InContinue reading “All There”

“Energizer Bunny” – The Challenge (Wk 18)

Still trying to find your “SwEeT sPoT”?  If so, take a look at what fuels you, not just what you love to do and what you are good at.  If what you are doing is making you feel drained and “spent”, chances are you haven’t found your “sweet spot”, at least not yet.   If so, take heartContinue reading ““Energizer Bunny” – The Challenge (Wk 18)”

FRAN

Nine years ago this month I lost a very close friend to cancer.  Her name was FrAn.  I met Fran when I was in jr. high.  She moved to my small town of 300 people with her husband, BoB, who was our K-12 school’s superintendent.  They immediately became a part of our community and school.  Fran LoVeD people, music and God.  Actually, Fran justContinue reading “FRAN”

The Over-Rated “All”

I once heard a quote that said, “I would rather ShOoT for the StArS and HiT the MoOn, than shoot for nothing and hit it every time.”  Unfortunately, I can’t relate.  My natural tendency is to say, “Give me the stars or nothing at all, BaBy”  It’s insane, I know.  But I’m working on it. Continue reading “The Over-Rated “All””

Go With The Flow – The Challenge (Wk 17)

I love to watch people who are “NaTuRaLs”.  Whether it be in music, theatre, business, communication, athletics, etc, I find that these people are mesmerizing because they are so good at what they do.  They make it look EffOrtLess and in a way it is, because their gift just naturally flows out of them.  It’s as singerContinue reading “Go With The Flow – The Challenge (Wk 17)”