Skip to main content

About Me

My photo
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.

Saying Goodbye

Early this morning my precious 89 year old Granny finally got to see Jesus face to face when she breathed her last here on earth in her sleep and awoke in Heaven. My heart grieves that we have to let go this side, but rejoices that she is finally free from all pain and constraints and is alive and rejoicing in Heaven with her parents and siblings and mostly with the One she has loved and taught me in many ways to love and respect. She knew her Jesus well. In December when I got to spend a couple of weeks with her, every night I would fall asleep hearing her speak to Him. Her life has taught me so much. Granny, thank you for the lessons and legacy you have set before me. I treasure you. 
Janine xxx
Labels:

Comments

PaisleyJade said…
All my love - such precious hope we have in Jesus!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Kelli said…
I am sorry for your loss, but so thankful (on your behalf) that you had such a wonderful Grandma who was a blessing to you and your family.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
EJN said…
Janine,
Praying that the Lord will be close by you in your Granny's earthly absence and bless you richly with His warmth and grace as you carry on in her example. What a wonderful gift she has bestowed on your family.
So sorry for your loss
Peace and Comfort in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Jo
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Preppy Pink Crocodile said…
Oh I am so sorry! I know no words will ease the pain. But I am so happy you were able to be close and loving with her during her long life!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Emily said…
I'm so sorry for your loss, Janine.
But, I am rejoicing for your grandmother. Praying for you and your family.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Denise Kiggan said…
Happy and sad news. What a legacy and role model your gran was. She will leave a huge gap, but she's home.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Anonymous said…
Janine, once again a beautiful message. It's bitter - sweet. Sad you won't be able to spend any more time with her on earth, but rejoicing that you will spend an eternity with her when you it's your time to be with our special sweet Jesus!!!! Blessings to you and your family and hope all is well Love Debs xx
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Adeye said…
Oh my Jan, I am soooooo sorry. I know it is so hard. I'm so thankful that Lord blessed you with such sweet moments with your precious granny in December. What a gift.

Praying He's holding you tight, my friend. I cannot wait for the glorious day when every tear will be wiped away.

I love you heaps.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Onlythemanager said…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm smiling, though. I just came from a vivacious Easter Service but I am thinking your granny and my precious Grandma Rose (died just before Christmas) are having an Easter like they've never experienced before! He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Jamie Rubeis said…
So sorry for you loss. Love and prayers go out to you and your family!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Claire said…
New follower here:)
So Sorry about your loss, but I'm sure Jesus is taking such good care of her, She sounds wonderful and a blessing to your family.
Hope and love of Jesus Christ in you,
Claire
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Savories of life said…
I am very sorry for you. I kknow how you feel but God is so good. I lsot my grandpas both within the last 17 years and found it hard. So i can understand how you are going to need to cling to Christ!! Come on over and visit!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

One of those "check your heart" moments

I had one of those moments today. You know those moments that give you an unexpected glimpse in the mirror and you see something that you don't quite like. I had been been standing in line to pay for my groceries. When it was eventually my turn, I greeted the cashier with a friendly smile and hello, genuinely wanting to acknowledge her and show her my appreciation. She in turn ignored me point blank and simply told me to swipe my reward card. Just like that my mood changed. She was so abrupt and uninterested in the friendliness that I had just shown her. In an instant my smile was gone and I stood there silently unpacking my groceries. She ignored me and I ignored her, all the while stewing in my head. I couldn't believe how "off" this woman was and how it had changed my attitude in an instant. Years ago I used to coach customer care training, so everything in me felt like imparting a lesson to this grumpy young woman. Thankfully, that quiet inner voice inside my hea...
Post a Comment
Read more

Reasons to Celebrate

I am quickly typing this in between trying to pack up for Cape, and while packing I am having this to celebrate :0) What to celebrate you may ask ... well you would be amazed at how many amazing blessings you will discover of how good God has been to you when you start looking back and remembering what He has walked you through. Today I am celebrating many wonderful things! I am celebrating how no matter how dark certain moments have appeared to be, His light has ALWAYS broken through!!! Hope & Love have ALWAYS overcome the deepest of fears.  I am celebrating the precious family He has surrounded Brett and I with and the amazing friends and loved ones who have cheered us on and been praying us through. I celebrate how He has cocooned both my daughters hearts with the same peace He has cocooned Brett and my heart with and sheltered our precious family in constant hope of abundant life! I celebrate that as an extended family He has faithfully taught us all how to walk in vic...
69 comments
Read more

The Day of Promise has Arrived

Precious friends ... The big day has finally arrived! Come 4pm today we will be taken into theater to meet our precious miracle son! Our hearts are filled with the Promises of our Beloved Jesus. This post is our hearts response of praise and adoration to Him because He has faithfully carried us through each day with "heart peace", strength, hope, faith and incredible love. He has coached us in how to stand leaning into His Almighty power, wisdom and goodness and has taken all the fear out of this journey. Today our hearts are soooooo excited. It is the day of promise ... Zac's appointed day to shine forth His Glory. As a family we want to thank each and every person and family who has lavished their love, encouragement and prayers to stand with us in looking to Jesus, the Great Physician in knitting Zac's inward parts intricately and wholly in my womb. We will keep you posted as we rejoice in great expectation at witnessing God's amazing love in action! Our eyes...
71 comments
Read more