tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post2418257342008084908..comments2024-01-30T04:43:22.830-07:00Comments on RobinZnest: I'm BackRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05000458717596988346noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-73624615916197863412008-12-11T22:57:00.000-07:002008-12-11T22:57:00.000-07:00Oh Robin, I will be praying for you! What a bitter...Oh Robin, I will be praying for you! What a bittersweet piece of news. God bless you and your daughter and her family! How exciting and dreadful (your heart feels) all at the same time...kind of like the lion and the lamb.Kathy Schwankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575973280157910643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-52101997697730502372008-12-09T10:08:00.000-07:002008-12-09T10:08:00.000-07:00I'm trying to catch up and see your post about you...I'm trying to catch up and see your post about your daughter's family moving, my heart goes out to you as well! What a hard thing and I can't imagine, mine lived far away for 3 or 4 years but I did get to see them a few times each year. I do think it might be a bit easier these days with the internet; I'm hoping they have access and a computer and if so y'all both should so get webcams! We use it with ours that live off and it really helps. <BR/>I know you must be extremely proud of them too in the midst of everything else.gail@more than a songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244576462390646213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-72135991378138159682008-12-07T19:28:00.000-07:002008-12-07T19:28:00.000-07:00My heart hurts for you. I pray that God will keep...My heart hurts for you. I pray that God will keep your hearts intertwined even though you won't be able to see your little guy in person for a few years.kittyhoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03413419370677881366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-2026276979332495402008-12-02T22:02:00.000-07:002008-12-02T22:02:00.000-07:00Oh Robin I had tears reading your post! No wonder ...Oh Robin I had tears reading your post! No wonder you needed a blogging break. I'm sorry that this decision is going to be so hard on you as a grandma. I know how hard it is being away from my own mom, and how much she misses her grandkids, and we live in the states! At least we see her a couple times a year, but still, I know it's hard. And now going to another country. Will they be able to visit at all? Will you be able to visit them? Will they have internet connection? I know it's not the same as seeing Tyler in person, but it'll help some. Praying for you all.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-44054710167072026562008-12-01T22:33:00.000-07:002008-12-01T22:33:00.000-07:00Robin, WOW! I sent you a message on facebook and T...Robin, WOW! I sent you a message on facebook and THEN went to your blog. WOW. I am praising God and weeping for you at the same time. What a blessing to have your oldest daughter and son in law serving God like that. THEN ~ How lonely it will be without that cute little boy. Gramma will just have to go visit, take lots of mission trips to Peru. <BR/>I am praying for you and for grandpa!Lucydolls' ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908370379165692559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-71129283620351671762008-12-01T20:14:00.000-07:002008-12-01T20:14:00.000-07:00Oh, Robin. It takes a lot for a blog post to actua...Oh, Robin. It takes a lot for a blog post to actually raise the hair on my arms and make me cry.<BR/><BR/>This one did it.<BR/><BR/>I so, so understand your anguish. I can't imagine not seeing Cameron for three years. I'm trying to imagine it, and I simply can't.<BR/><BR/>My heart is breaking for you, and yet, I know that you will be strong because yes, your daughter and her husband are truly amazing people, that they would literally give up all their earthly possessions to answer this call. I know you must be so proud of them.<BR/><BR/>But I understand that this is just breaking your heart. I'm praying for you. I don't know what else to do. I really can understand how torn you must feel, between being so proud of them and knowing that your grandbaby will be four years old next time you see him.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure there are worse things that could happen. But I'll bet you don't think so right now.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Becky and your other commenters. The world is a much smaller place now, thanks to the Internet, and I know your daughter will keep you constantly up to date, including photos, on your sweet grandchild. Between photos and phone calls, you do not have to be a stranger to Tyler when they come back home.<BR/><BR/>xoxo<BR/>BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-17836962155796458632008-12-01T18:49:00.000-07:002008-12-01T18:49:00.000-07:00Oh Robin! My sweet SIL! It may be of little consol...Oh Robin! My sweet SIL! It may be of little consolation to you, but I know of some other grandmas and grandpas who are feeling your EXACT pain right now! 2 young families here in Mac that we know--with babies, too--have also signed on with Extreme Nazarene, and they, too, are going to Peru! Small world. Anyway, we will be praying for you and for Michelle and Brad and of course for sweet Tyler!!! You're a good grandma, Robin! :) Love you!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-86865286009166743122008-12-01T15:06:00.000-07:002008-12-01T15:06:00.000-07:00OH, Robin! I can only imagine how torn you must fe...OH, Robin! I can only imagine how torn you must feel. Three years is a long time, in the life of a little one. I will pray for you in the days ahead. You'll get through it. <BR/><BR/>It's nice to take a little break, isn't it? I love your "Christmas look" and especially like the quote from the Grinch.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-25369429665592281692008-12-01T15:00:00.000-07:002008-12-01T15:00:00.000-07:00Robin, 30 years ago I was on the other end of your...Robin, 30 years ago I was on the other end of your dilemna. I was the one going with my parents' only grandchildren to a place halfway around the world. I know it was hard for my mother. I wish she were alive so you could get wisdom from her. She wrote me faithfully twice a week, as this was before the time of cell phones, satellite connections, email and skype. You can still see your family every day via the internet and you could even go to Peru to visit them. Now that I am a grandmother, I better understand the sacrifices that our families made to bless us on our way to Indonesia. Send them with open arms, it will be harder if you don't.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-14101338611152299822008-12-01T14:27:00.000-07:002008-12-01T14:27:00.000-07:00Hi Robin - just read your post about Michelle - ho...Hi Robin - just read your post about Michelle - how exciting! - could you please have her send their support letter to us? - I think she has my address? I'm a bit leery about posting it on a blog . . <BR/>Thanks! SamanthaSMHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289609664494986048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-85020924545078647772008-12-01T14:23:00.000-07:002008-12-01T14:23:00.000-07:00How will you get through 1,095 days? One day at a...How will you get through 1,095 days? One day at a time!! I am so glad to hear that the tears have diminished. I can only imagine how you feel. My grandparents sent two sons, DILs, and grandchildren to Africa back in the 40s. It took weeks to even get a letter. Times have really changed. I know phones and e-mails aren't the same, but they are good. I always fear that someday Kev and Sema will head for Africa, about the time they have a child!<BR/><BR/>We had Scott and Emily Armstrong here yesterday for Faith Promise and they gave us such an amazing message. About how God does the impossible - they told us stories about poverty-stricken people down there in the MAC region becoming volunteer missionaries with NO money in sight. We serve an amazing God.<BR/><BR/>I didn't mean to write a book, but I wish you could hear their message. Would you like me to send it to you?Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35565357.post-80056518676537408992008-12-01T13:29:00.000-07:002008-12-01T13:29:00.000-07:00Oh, Robin! My heart just goes out to you. I feel...Oh, Robin! My heart just goes out to you. I feel your pain and sadness. But you are right, it is for a good thing. That does not help the emptiness their leaving will leave you with. <BR/><BR/>All I can say, in comfort, is that with the advent of internet, the world has become a smaller place. <BR/><BR/>I'll be praying for you my friend. Keep the faith. God is good ... all the time.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140530325649071135noreply@blogger.com