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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.

If not ... why not!

I woke up this morning and officially declared the morning to strictly be "Jan time"! After a very busy few days helping my hubby out in his office, doing school projects with my eldest and helping her study for her exams in between the day to day running-my-lovely-home-chores, I decided that this morning would not be spent rushing around or cleaning out cupboards at home, but will solely be used for some relaxation! (Wow - that was a looooong sentence! I seriously need to learn how to say things in less words - ha ha. What the heck - I'M A WOMAN therefore I CAN say lots of words ;0) 
So, instead of more-of-the-routine rush ... I took a walk with a friend, ate my breakfast soaking up some winter sun on my porch, ate a piece of cake while I soaked in the bath, caught up on some of my reading, wrote a little and am now off to meander through a mall with a cappuccino in hand. Life is about balance. Too much rushing around has never been good for the soul. I'm going to blast my music as I drive with the windows open and laugh out loud, just because it's jolly good for my heart ;0) !!! Whatever you do today - find a moment to laugh out loud.
 

Have a beautiful day!
Janine
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Anonymous said…
Missed seeing you down at the beachfront, was having some "me" time as well. You are so right...doing all these little things are good for the soul, think Jesus laughs out loud at some of our antics :)
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Carol F said…
Gorgeous post!! I love to laugh out loud!!...good excercise for the liver!

enjoy your day, meandering thru the mall with Precious Jesus!

Always,
Mwah!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Firebound said…
I need some of that, guilt free, me time :)
Thursday, May 24, 2012
minifilhasara said…
Woohoo, that's right, friend!
It's always great to have it here in the Daughters of Sarah.
I am very happy when I think that God uses us so impressively at all times and everywhere, just let it use us. Likewise, when I go to your blog, when God uses it here to build my faith and renew me.
Being on your blog rests my soul, my heart rejoices and builds my faith ... all this is always great!
Peace!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Janine Claire Robinson said…
Thank you for each comment sweet friends. I hope each of you have found a little space to relax and be refreshed today. Sending each of you a great big hug!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Heather said…
You're so joyful! I just love to read your blog...even when you're walking in the hard places. Thanks for leaving an uplifting comment on my page. Thinking about you and your girls and husband daily...Zac must be so proud that you're his mommy!
Friday, May 25, 2012
EJN said…
Janine,
I am just planning my day to catch up on reading and catch my breath. Great ideas.
Have a good one,
Jojo
Friday, May 25, 2012
Janine Claire Robinson said…
Thank you lovely Heather - such kind words. A hug straight to my heart.
And yay JoJo! You certainly deserve some r&r. Soak up every second. Sending you much, much love!
Friday, May 25, 2012
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