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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.

Cleaning Home

Oh my goodness ... my dear hubby has his hands full with me at the moment!!! I am a woman on a mission. We have been in our home for 12 years now. Since December all I can feel is "CHANGE"!!! Every room I look at in our home either needs to be re-arranged, redecorated, repainted, removed ... you know the feeling? If I could, I would repaint each room tomorrow ... refurnish ... etc etc. Alas ... I will have to tackle one project at a time (this with me just having laid down one of my jobs!!). Hmm ... sounds like I am going to have to tap into some of that God-given creativity that He has tucked into me (that's one of the many perks of being made in HIS image right - Him being the creator and all - I must have a little creativity tucked away too! hee hee).

So, project number one is to declutter!! Oh my word!!! That is a HUGE task in itself. One room at a time!!! I started by swopping out  my summer wardrobe for my winter one and tossing out all the clothes I never use. What a great feeling to make space. Our domestic worker (precious Cynthia - oh how I love and appreciate her!!) went home with bags full of clothes to take back to some people struggling in her community. What a joy to let-go and bless at the same time. (I also love that "worried" look in the rest of the family's eyes as I approach their cupboards to declutter! hee hee ... I see them sneaking things back into their drawers when they think I'm not looking! Too funny.)

Hopefully I will have some changes to show you soon in my upcoming "Makeover Monday" posts. Watch this space people!!! I am moving into overdrive!!!
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Melissa @ Southern Mommas said…
Have you ever read " the fly lady" book ? It is all about cleaning, one day at a time - I read it and it changed my life - You can probably find it online - FLY stands for finally loving yourself :) It is all about God breezes !! Sounds like you would love it while you are in the declutter mode
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Adeye said…
Boy do I know the feeling my Jan! It is soooooo wonderful to declutter sometimes. I love doing it. Wow, I can't believe you guys have lived there for twelve years already. I remember when you bought the house--seems like yesterday!

I love you so very much. Longing for the day you come and visit your precious mommy in VA!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Kristen @ Moms Sharpening Moms said…
Janine, I LOVE the way you think! I am now inspired to declutter and purge somethings, too. Since we are moving in about 6 weeks, this is a great time to do that! The more we purge means the less we have to move!

It's so nice to meet you...may your week be blessed!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Kendra@Creative Ambitions said…
Hi Janine! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! I love meeting fellow Christ Followers! :) I definitely give God the glory for any creativity I may have and feel blessed that He has given me such a precious gift... without Him I am nothing!

Well... so where are these makeover Monday posts? :) I want to see them! I definitely need to go through each room in my home... purge and redo!

Nice to meet you!!

Kendra
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
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