Author Archives: Robin Dillon

Girls of Promise

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Robin Dillon

One of the emphases Farmer to Farmer is education and the Girls of Promise program was developed to provide scholarships for girls to go to school. Through $50 annual sponsorships, these girls receive uniforms, supplies and encouragement to go to … Continue reading →

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We’re Here!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Robin Dillon

This post will be short, but wanted folks to know that after three flights and a 2+ hour bumpy trek from Roberts airport in Monrovia, we arrived in Harrisburg last night around 12:30 a.m. local time (7:30 p.m. Eastern time). … Continue reading →

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Liberia Bound!

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Robin Dillon

After six months of prayer, planning, organizing and anticipation, in just about 12 hours I will head to the airport on the trip of a lifetime. I cannot express how excited I am about the opportunities that await in Liberia. … Continue reading →

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I’ve Lost (the Weight of) My Mother and Other Ramblings

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Robin Dillon

I sit here in the wee hours of the morning at my parents’ home after a lovely Christmas visit with them and one word comes to mind: grateful. I am grateful for so many things: my family and friends who … Continue reading →

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Living It Up

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Robin Dillon

In my last post I promised some pictures of me celebrating my birthday week and my new sense of vitality. On Sunday after church my friend Elizabeth and I traveled to Pennsylvania to visit my sister and brother-in-law in the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Another Trip Around the Sun

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Robin Dillon

Today I am celebrating another trip around the sun! I feel especially alive this year as I am 138 pounds lighter than I was on my last birthday! Has the journey been easy? Heck no! But has the journey been … Continue reading →

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I’ve Lost a Super Model and Then Some!

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Robin Dillon

During my weight loss journey, I have often searched for comparisons to the amount of weight I’ve shed. For example, 20 pounds equals an automobile tire; 90 pounds equals a newborn calf; 118 pounds equals an entire set of Encyclopedia … Continue reading →

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There is Success in Routine

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Robin Dillon

John Maxwell once said, “You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” I firmly believe there is success in routine. After a month of (good!) … Continue reading →

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No News is Good News

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Robin Dillon

They (whoever “they” are) say that no news is good news and, for me and this journey, that is basically true. It’s been four weeks since I have posted updates about my weight loss. The month of June was CRAZY! … Continue reading →

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Moving in the Right Direction

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Robin Dillon

After last week’s brief stall, I am pleased to report that I shed 4 pounds this week, bringing my total to 107 (27 before surgery, 80 since surgery February 1). Following my resolve to memorize Psalms based on my current … Continue reading →

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