No... Sorry.... There isn't really one....Right, Dalena?
And so the conversation goes. Be it the chicken corn chowder, lasagna roll-ups, or anything else really, there's never a recipe. I affectionately call her Robin, simply because Mom was given away in my vocabulary almost 31 years ago. After a weekend at her home, I'm always impressed with her hospitality, among so many other things. And here I decided to pay tribute for a few of the many.
Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:14-15
Robin lives life much like she cooks. Take what you have or have been given, and make the most of it. Don't settle for less or complain of want for more, but instead do something about it and make it great.
1. Children and grandchildren are never an interruption.
A friend of mine shared this quality about her mother-in-law who has 12 children, and I immediately thought of Robin. If you pop in and she's home, you're always welcome. She might put you to work helping with whatever's going on, but you by no means have ruined her plans or invaded on her time.
2. Take care of yourself, only so much so that you have energy to take care of everyone else.
We're not talking about that popularized "me-time" that marketing executives have convinced us we all deserve. No, this is the simple water and exercise that you need to keep healthy. In fact, my first glimpse of Robin's "me-time" took place on a family vacation. Going on a run. At noon. In July. In Houston. That's it: the "me-time" that we all deserve.
3. Always be on the lookout for practical uses of everyday objects.
Need a baby pool? How about a 6-man Coleman raft? Inflate the bottom for cushioning as you come down the slide, and when you're done, simply pull the plug to drain the water. (Yes, I will be accepting commission for these, sold at Menards, on behalf of Robin.)
As I was out running today, God just filled my mind with all the wonderful ways that I've been blessed with Robin in my life. And because He's given me such a perfect mother of my own, it just screamed out His grace that I actually get to have another mom who models such qualities for me to follow. I'm so grateful. And if you honestly do ever want the recipe, simply stop by Robin's kitchen when she's cooking and she'll show you just how to do it. And like her God-given qualities I've described, you might just walk away and still not know quite how she does it.
Love you, Robin. Thanks for being such a great model to me and the girls.
And so the conversation goes. Be it the chicken corn chowder, lasagna roll-ups, or anything else really, there's never a recipe. I affectionately call her Robin, simply because Mom was given away in my vocabulary almost 31 years ago. After a weekend at her home, I'm always impressed with her hospitality, among so many other things. And here I decided to pay tribute for a few of the many.
Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:14-15
Robin lives life much like she cooks. Take what you have or have been given, and make the most of it. Don't settle for less or complain of want for more, but instead do something about it and make it great.
1. Children and grandchildren are never an interruption.
A friend of mine shared this quality about her mother-in-law who has 12 children, and I immediately thought of Robin. If you pop in and she's home, you're always welcome. She might put you to work helping with whatever's going on, but you by no means have ruined her plans or invaded on her time.
2. Take care of yourself, only so much so that you have energy to take care of everyone else.
We're not talking about that popularized "me-time" that marketing executives have convinced us we all deserve. No, this is the simple water and exercise that you need to keep healthy. In fact, my first glimpse of Robin's "me-time" took place on a family vacation. Going on a run. At noon. In July. In Houston. That's it: the "me-time" that we all deserve.
3. Always be on the lookout for practical uses of everyday objects.
Need a baby pool? How about a 6-man Coleman raft? Inflate the bottom for cushioning as you come down the slide, and when you're done, simply pull the plug to drain the water. (Yes, I will be accepting commission for these, sold at Menards, on behalf of Robin.)
As I was out running today, God just filled my mind with all the wonderful ways that I've been blessed with Robin in my life. And because He's given me such a perfect mother of my own, it just screamed out His grace that I actually get to have another mom who models such qualities for me to follow. I'm so grateful. And if you honestly do ever want the recipe, simply stop by Robin's kitchen when she's cooking and she'll show you just how to do it. And like her God-given qualities I've described, you might just walk away and still not know quite how she does it.
Love you, Robin. Thanks for being such a great model to me and the girls.
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