Category Archives: Rambling

Moving Along: The Latest Scoop

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Robin Dillon

During the last few years while I was in seminary, I have very much appreciated the love, support, encouragement and prayers of my friends and family.  It has been quite a journey and I am very grateful for the experience!! … Continue reading →

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Chasing Chipmunks and other Travel “Tails”

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Robin Dillon

On Thursday, I traveled to my sister’s home in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. It was a perfect day, really, with the sun shining and the temperature hovering around 80 all day. I didn’t encounter any road construction so it … Continue reading →

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Laughter is good for the soul

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Robin Dillon

In my final message to my beloved Smithville “peeps” yesterday I told them to remember to laugh. In the midst of discouragement, laughter is good medicine. Indeed it is good for the soul! Admittedly, though, earlier today I wasn’t practicing … Continue reading →

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Life is an Ocean Wave

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Robin Dillon

When I went to my campus mailbox today, I found two notices indicating that I had packages waiting for me. I often get these salmon-colored slips of paper when I have a piece of mail too large to fit into … Continue reading →

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Rainbows in Life’s Storms

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Robin Dillon

It has been nearly a month since I updated my blog. Much has happened in that time – some extraordinarily happy events and some deeply sad events, too. In the near future I will write about those things and post … Continue reading →

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A Bittersweet Day

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Robin Dillon

Today is my last day of classes at MTSO and I am feeling a mix of emotions from sheer joy to deep sadness. There were times along this journey when I thought this day would never come. At other times … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Robin Dillon

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, a day on the calendar when we pause to say thank you to our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and other women in our lives who have influenced us and shaped us. I must admit that I struggle … Continue reading →

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A plea to my parishioners

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Robin Dillon

Worship at Smithville on Sunday was great! Attendance was good and everyone seemed truly glad to be there. A friend of the congregation had recently been on a mission trip to New Orleans and he told some stories of their … Continue reading →

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Where Did April Go?

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Robin Dillon

As I sit here writing today, I realize that I had no blog posts at all during the month of April. It seems that every time I thought to myself “I really need to update my blog,” some other more … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Mom

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Robin Dillon

In honor of my Dad’s birthday last Sunday, I wrote a post about him and his influence on my life, so it only seems fair that I write about my Mom on her birthday as well. J Yes, my parents’ … Continue reading →

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