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Janine Claire Robinson
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Welcome to my little writing corner. I count my many blessings to be a cherished wife and an ever-learning-loving-growing mother to 3 amazing children this side of Heaven and a precious little boy in Heaven. Together as a family we pastor a precious church community called Redeeming Hope Church. I've had the privilege of loving and following Jesus Christ since my earliest memories as a child. No matter what I've gone through in life, He has always been so present. At heart, I'm an encourager ... so this is a place where I get to wear my heart on my sleeve and share my journey of learning to live a life of love in action.

A girl let loose for the day =o) Can you see my HUGE smile!!!!

I am up early this morning and so excited for an "out and about" day with two very glam and special ladies in my life. I am so excited to put on some sparkly shoes and hit the town! 
(Oh my word! Have you ever tried to take a picture of your own feet? If only you could have been a fly on the wall for this one. After numerous shots I took this one with my feet up against the wall!!! Oh the adventures of being a blogger! hee hee)

I am so thankful that in between a very sobering week, I have two lovely ladies who just happen to be part of my family who I can hang out with. We are able to laugh, cry, shop, share hearts, drink coffee and even share a sneaky piece of chocolate cake together (surely the calories don't count when the cake is shared hey? That's my theory and I'm sticking with it!!) 
What do you do and who do you sneak out with when you need a respite from the "crazy lane" of life?
Have a beautiful day xxx
Janine

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Princess Mom said…
Those are WAY cute!!!

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Belly Charms said…
LOL- great foot shot. I am following you back from Traveling Through Thursday.
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EJN said…
Janine,
Been thinking about you, and I am so glad you are getting out.
May I just say - nothin' like a cute pair a shoes. Fun! Fun!
My favorite escape to do is drink coffee and play Rummy with my oldest sister, brother in law and whoever else happens to be hanging around. I only get to vist every few years so...
Praying for God's grace to surround you and His Hope to give you peace.
Blessings,
Jo
Shannon said…
Enjoy your day! Those are some shoes! When you've got those on the day's just gotta be fantastic! New follower...just found you though another blog!

Shannon

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http://ourgatorzone.blogspot.com
Thank you for the comments lovely ladies. I had such a beautiful morning. Amazing finds and special memories.
Jo - thank you so much for your prayers and encouragement. It means so much to me. I have to say I like your idea of relaxing. I also love to drink coffee and play scrabble with my sister.
Nisha Mundy said…
Hiya pretty lady!

I had sooooo much fun shopping today! Our sparkly shoes carried us far and beyond (*^,) I'm looking forward to many, many more fun outings!!

PS. For the shoe shot - take the pic upside down and then turn it right-side up when you upload it, I learnt this hard way!

Love you lots my friend!
Nisha xoxoxo
EJN said…
Oh Yeah! Surely there's coffee in heaven?? Right? =o]
Thanks for the tip lovely Nisha! I was wondering this morning how you get such great shots for your "Shoe Chronicles"! That is brilliant. I LOVED today. Thanks for being such a great shopping partner ... and that roti - the BEST I've ever eaten.

Jo - YES!!! There is going to be plenty of coffee in Heaven for us. He did make the coffee bean for us after all =) Yay Jesus. I love you so much for that!
Sofia's Ideas said…
Those are super cute! Personally, can't walk in anything but flip flops & sneakers. LOL!

I'm now following you through the Boost My Blog Friday Blog Hop! I hope you'll do the same! You can find me @ http://sofiasideas.com/

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