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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.

35 Candles

This gal's just turned another year older! (Don't you DARE count any wrinkles ;0) hee hee. They are just my laughter lines.)
What a precious day it has been. I have been swamped in love!!! From family to friends, the love just keeps washing over me. 
I stand amazed at the many ways God continues to work at loving my heart back to wholeness. I so badly wanted to hide from my birthday this year. I kind of saw it as a big reminder to everything I walked through last year. This time last year I was glowing in the news of just finding out that I was pregnant. I wanted everyone to share our joy! It was such a happy time for me. Leading up to this birthday I simply felt barren. I didn't want to face the reminder of such deep loss. BUT THEN my faithful Jesus lovingly changed my perspective. He brought my birthday one day earlier. I never saw it coming. Let me explain :)
Yesterday I started getting phone calls from treasured friends singing happy birthday to me! I was then "kidnapped" by a friend for a wonderful pamper at a beauty spar as my birthday pressie. Then I got more birthday phone calls and messages! All of a sudden I was having a birthday before a birthday. This has NEVER happened to me, especially by so many people. These special impromptu wishes totally softened my heart to accept the love that God has for me in placing so many around me who love me. He knows me so well. I LOVE suprises! All of a sudden I could face today, because yesterday was such a beautiful warm up! :0)
Today I could weep at the many beautiful messages that have been sent to me from so many precious people. Thank you to every person who has made my day special. I can truly say that my arms are opened wide to the beautiful adventures, blessings and faith walking expeditions that my Jesus has prepared for me.
All my love and thanks xxx
Janine
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Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday Precious Lady!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Amy Durrant said…
It is wonderful to hear :) You are so beautiful Janine. xxx
Saturday, February 11, 2012
EJN said…
Happy Birthday, dearest Janine. May your day be filled with gobs of His goodness, bowlfuls of His beauty, and may you truly be lavished in His love by all you know.
Love to you in this coming year, may He meet you at each turn with His grace and kindness.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Jojo
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Dardi said…
What sweet friends!! I hope this year brings many beautiful moments & blessings!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sandi said…
Happy birthday!!! It's mine coming up on 25 feb and its the first birthday in 3 years that I haven't been pregnant and it feels weird. I also have that "barren" feeling!
Love sandi
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Onlythemanager said…
It is wonderful to read about all the sweet love enveloping you.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Carol F said…
Hello my gorgeous Girl - love the flower in your hair!! You look beautiful as always xx Know that you were on my mind the whole day on Saturday!! I'm so glad you had a wonderful birthday...can't wait to give you your pressie!!!
Always,
Mom xx
Monday, February 13, 2012
Niqui said…
Ahhh my Jan! Yay I am so glad that you had such a special day!

All my love xx
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Kelli said…
Happy Belated Birthday! Sorry I missed it, but I'm thrilled to see you were enveloped in the love of your friends, family and the Lord! You are so beautiful (inside and out), don't you dare worry about wrinkles. :)
love and hugs to you!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ms. Kathleen said…
This is my first visit to you blog and I get to wish you a Happy Birthday :) I pray you had a blast and were blessed mightily!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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