Friday Favorites and then some....

Hi everyone!  I trust you are having a wonderful Friday.  The kids are out of school, I am being a domestic goddess (code for yoga pants, hat, and no make-up), and I am enjoying this first day of Spring and first day of being 40 years old!  You know, 40 is the new 20.  No.  Really.

In case you don't follow me on Facebook or Caring Bridge, I received the best news ever yesterday.  My cancer is 80-90% GONE!  They can only see a few spots on my liver now.  God has worked a miracle in and through me.  I am so grateful and truthfully cannot put into words how happy I am. 

I am going to start blogging more frequently, because it truly brings me joy.  So why not start today?

 

I painted a few of these for friends.  I know I'm not an artist by ANY means, but it was fun.

 

 I obviously didn't edit this picture because I'm too lazy today, but I LOVE this face wash!  I've been trying to use natural or organic beauty products, because I believe anything that takes a load off my liver has to be helpful.  This was pinned by my friend, Tracy Ogden, so I had to try it.  I ordered it off Amazon and it arrived in 2 days (Amazon Prime is the best invention).  It is an organic face wash that has just the right amount of bubbles and doesn't dry out my skin.  I highly recommend it. 

 

My man child caught this fish last weekend on the White River.  He out-fished all the men!  It even made the local newspaper.  I love that smile.  True joy!

We are going to Florida for Spring Break, and when I saw this on Pinterest it made me laugh.  I tend to sleep a lot on road trips, and this is seriously how I look when I wake up!  A HOT MESS!  Anyone else have this happen? 

 

Yesterday was my 40th birthday, and Gabe had me open this coffee mug.  Huh?  Then I read the card, and it said my gift was a trip to Paris!!!  It has been a dream of mine to visit, and I couldn't be more excited.  Have any of you been?  Besides the tourist spots, do you have any recos of places to visit?

One of my sweet friends, Wendy Wiggins, had our friend, Candace Lindsey, paint this for me for my birthday.  It is going to look perfect in my kitchen.  Doesn't she look real?  I'm going to name her, but I can't decide on a name yet.  Stay tuned. :-)

I hope y'all have a great weekend!!!  Happy Spring!!!!!

xo...Robin

Sunday Snow

Hi everyone!  It has been too long since I blogged so I'm dusting off the keyboard and beginning again.  We are snowed in and are making the best of it....building forts, playing in the snow, and just being lazy.  I love days like this! 

I hope you are able to spend some quality time with your family today.  And every day for that matter.  I will definitely blog something a little more interesting this week, but today was just a check-in to make sure you're still there and let you know I'm still here.  Boy, is that statement ever nice to write!

Be blessed and be blessing today!!! 
xoxo,
Robin

Friday Favorites

Hi everyone!!  I have been missing you.  I have a few favorites this week, and I want to share them with you.  Ready?

Our great friends, Josh and Casandra Foliart, are in town for a few weeks.  They are currently pastors of a church in Lima, Peru, and we miss them terribly.  Casandra made some scarves to sell while she's here to make some extra money.  Aren't they pretty?  If you are interested, let me know.  They are $15 a piece.  Perfect for back to school!  Aren't I a great salesperson??

Gabe and I had a well needed date night last Sunday.  We ate at Flying Fish, then headed over to the AMP to see Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.  Sooooo good!  Edie Brickell also sang a few songs with them.  Do you remember her?  I like her so much better singing bluegrass.  I love this man with all my heart.  He is so good to me.

As most of you know, my cancer is back.  Stupid, stupid cancer.  There are spots on my liver and a few on my bones.  My sister, Terri, drove in from Texas and has me on a very strict diet.  It is specifically for cancer patients.  She is so amazing at researching and following through.  Those are definitely not my gifts, and I'm very grateful for her!!!!  She has been juicing carrots for me on this Breville juicer.  It is super easy and quick.  I can eventually start juicing all sorts of fruits and veggies, but right now we are concentrating on the carrots for their beta-carotene and healing benefits.  I highly recommend this juicer if you're in the market.

 

 

I have also been using essential oils.  I rub frankincense on the bottoms of my feet at night and on the skin above my liver.  It has healing benefits, too; specifically for cancer patients.  My sisters have also been using other oils in cleaning products, and they work wonders!!!  My sis uses Young Living Oils, and quite a few of you have recommended them to me, too.  They are very pure, unlike some of the other oils you can buy off the shelf.  I'm excited about this new way of living, and I am going to slowly incorporate my new normal into the household.  Just don't tell Gabe and the kids. ;-)

 





 

 

 

I will blog more as I can.  It makes me happy, and y'all are so kind to read my "stuff".  Please continue to pray for my family.  Pray specifically for complete healing, wisdom, peace and strength.  It sounds like we have a rough road ahead, but we know God hears us and is with us the whole way.  What more could we ask for?

 

 

xo,

Robin

Friday Favorites

I haven't posted my Friday Favorites in a few weeks, because we've been at baseball games or on vacation.  I apparently cannot multi task very well!  Here are a few of my favorite things from the past 2 weeks. 

I have enjoyed watching Eli play baseball so much this year.  He was part of a wonderful team - players, coaches and parents.  I'm a little sad it's over already.  Next year will be here before we know it, though. 

Girl's Trip 2014!  I had so much fun with my sweet friends in Florida.  These girls have been there for me during this past year in all the difficult times, and it was nice to be able to hang out and just have fun.  Here are a few pictures from that trip (sorry I didn't have one with you in it, Tracy!). Kendra is going to kill me for the key lime picture.

You must eat at Dewey's if you are in Destin (see the fried food picture).  It is AH-mazing.  My favorite seafood from the entire trip.  Also, the key lime pie at Flounder's is ridiculous.  Don't you love the presentation? 

That is it for this Friday.  I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend!!!
xo,
Robin

Choose Well

I saw this today and it spoke to me.  That sounds so corny, but it is true.  I am one of the worst offenders of the busy syndrome, which sometimes throws me into the stressy category.  I spend my time running children here and there, doting on my wonderful and perfect husband (*wink*), hanging out with my amazing friends, attending fun family gatherings, spending time at church and have doctor's appointments to boot.  Sound familiar?   I'm not at all saying any of these are bad.  It is a season of life that actually makes me feel very alive and fulfilled.  I just know that I can either react to my busy life by choosing stress or by choosing joy.  I CHOOSE JOY!  Ok.  Not always, but most of the time.  It is a gift to be here on this earth.  I repeat, it is a gift to be here on this earth.  Even when life hands you a mess.  Or you create your own mess (heaven knows I've done this, too!).  God placed us here for a reason so let's not choose to spend our days feeling stressed out or busy with things that don't matter. Choose well.  That is all.

xo,
Robin

A few rooms in our home....

One of my hobbies is interior design.  I am an amateur, but I love it.  I am constantly moving things around our home for a new look, but I really love DIY projects.  They are less expensive, and they are a good way to tell a story.  Don't you love a good story?  I will post other rooms soon, but here are pics of the entry, hearth room and dining room for now. 

Entry 

Hearth Room

Dining  Room

Operation: Grateful Journal

Gabe has once again challenged me to be and do my best.  I've had a few aches and pains which have caused my mind to go "there".  After telling him my concerns he said "Robin, after you call Dr. Beck to make sure it's nothing, you need to start a grateful journal and write down what you are thankful for every day and more importantly write down what makes you feel alive!".  Well, I've been doing that.  It makes me really try to make each day worthy of my pen. :-) I've been waking up each morning and deciding what I'm going to do that day to live life to the fullest.  I had a sweet friend just tell me today not to let the devil steal my joy.  Wow!  I love that!  I'm really trying not to let that happen.

I want to challenge y'all to start a grateful journal.  I have the advantage/disadvantage of facing my own mortality and giving me the chance to try and prioritize everything on a daily basis.  It sounds exhausting, but it is quite the opposite.  It makes me focus on what is important.  Now, I don't always follow through like I would like to, but I can honestly say I try. 

I have a favor.  Can you let me know if you start a grateful journal?  I would love to know about it.  We can do this together. 

I hope you're having a great day.  I've been M.I.A. because of baseball and vacation (I'll post pics soon), but I hope you're still there.   
xo,
Robin