Tuesday, December 16, 2008

She Did It!

As hard as it was, she made it out to the front room to view Brady and Haileys masterpiece tree. She had a couple sips of egg nog, apple juice slushie and hot tea while listening to Christmas carols. She is nodding off, but is not willing to go back to bed. A true soldier, that you want on your side for sure!

Sweet dreams faithful army!
Pray On!
S

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Robynn!
Not wanting to go to bed because of Christmas fun! This is the Robynn that I KNOW!!! Sweet dreams Sweet Angel from Above~
Love you!
Tina
(I can't stop posting!)

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy you got to go home and see the kids "masterpiece"!! I pray tomorrow will be a good day for all of you. Heather

Anonymous said...

Love is a powerful tool

Anonymous said...

Thanks again Shelley for your updates.

Robynn you are just amazing sweetheart. So happy you got to see your beautiful children decorate the tree. I know that meant so much to you. Thinking of you often and praying all the time for you. Again, God bless and get a good night sleep.

Missy

Anonymous said...

Oh the warm fuzzy thoughts I'm having, imagining the family chatting, singing and enjoying the warmth of the house & smell of pine. Robynn nuzzled up with a blanket in her very own chair and sleeping to the sounds of Christmas music and her childrens excitement. My heart is singing and rejoycing for this moment. Thank you god for giving the Goodell's this night. My family and I pray for a peacful evening ahead for you all. Merry Christmas.

Love, Stephanie (:
aka: faithful soilder on duty!

Sheryl said...

wooohooo!! way to go robynn. what a gift you have just given your kids! loving ya and praying for ya from michigan.

Sheryl

Anonymous said...

Sweet Sweet Robyyn,
God bless you. You have our hearts and our attention. We love you!
Forever in our thoughts,
B.

Anonymous said...

Picture me SMILING. Why would any of us be shocked to read this post? She is ROBYNN after all. Thank you for this wonderful post - and sweet dreams to all of you in Robynnland!!!

xoxo
Kim

Anonymous said...

Dear Goodell Family,

You are an amazing bunch. My love and thoughts are with you all. Another Angel among us, that we all have been inspired by. I know God will be guiding you all with a little help from Kelly.

Anonymous said...

Miss Robynn~

You are wonderful, beautiful, an inspiration and an amazing ambassador for Christ. Thanks for making me competitive @ our kids soccer games! People don't need to really know you to be blessed by you. Your children have been honored with such exemplary strength and determination. I am sending you a big tight hug and pray you have a peaceful night and enjoy your family and know how much you enrich this world!

Love to you...Erika

christine Booth said...

Again you are showing all of us just how strong you are. Brady and Haileys are going to live there lives with the best memories that will comfort them through out there lives and it's all because of the amazing mother you are. I bet your tree is truly a masterpiece that will give you sweet dreams. nestle in your bed or chair and i will pray for comfort and rest for you and Brian.
love you sweet girl

Anonymous said...

Hello out there! This lady is incredible, people! Robynn, I know this sounds a little crazy but... "you da man!!!
Enjoy it all, just enjoy it all!

Anonymous said...

I sang this song at 8th grade graduation with the drill team and I think of Robynn. I hope she will remember this song. My prayers are with her and the family

Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
Cant believe the hopes hes granted
Means a chapter in your life is through
But well keep you close as always
It wont even seem you’ve gone
cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

Chorus:
And friends are friends forever
If the lords the lord of them
And a friend will not say never
cause the welcome will not end
Though it’s hard to let you go
In the fathers hands we know
That a lifetimes not too long to live as friends.

With the faith and love gods given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you’ll live in
Is the strength that now you show

But we’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seem you’ve gone
cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the lords the lord of them
And a friend will not say never
cause the welcome will not end
Though it’s hard to let you go
In the fathers hands we know
That a lifetimes not too long to live as friends.

Love Kimberly Pearson (Rayburn)

Anonymous said...

Robynn is 'simply' AMAZING! ^j^

Anonymous said...

Robynn, Brian, Brady, and Hailey,

A while back we decided to give you your space as to not take up any precious time that you all wanted together.
We have been with you all throughout this journey, always praying and wishing you the best. We have treasured any moment that we were able to be around you all, even if it was only in passing.
Today we wish for you and pray that this next journey will be calm, peaceful and serene. Much love to you all from us. You all know that we constantly think of all of you and we are here fighting right by your side.
Que Dios los bendiga hoy y siempre.
(May God bless you today & always)
Our families will always be connected.
Hugs and Kisses,
The Cavett Family
Jason, Moona, Ariana, Melina, & Baby Jason

Anonymous said...

Dear Robynn,
I certainly hope that you are not tired of me telling you how much you mean to me. From the moment I met you I knew there was something "different" about you. At the time I did not quite know wht it was, but over the years I came to know you as the most thoughtful, selfless,loving individual on earth. At first I thought that I was the only friend you had. That's how you made me feel. Then wah lah, there are thousands who apparently have felt the same way. That's how special you make each person feel. I wonder how could one person have so much to give to so many. You have been a faithful friend from day 1. You are special; you are rare. As I wrote as another comment, you are a "R"are individual, "O"n a mission to spread love and peace, "B"etween all individuals, "Y"oung and old, "N"ear and far, "N"ow and forever. That spells ROBYNN. I wish you continued tender moments with your special family; I wish you comfort and peace; you have been blessed with love. I love you more than I have ever been able to express. I will always cherish my nickname given me by you - Choc. Chip. I love you, Robynn.

Anonymous said...

Praying for God's perfect peace to blanket you and your precious family as you continue this journey. Our hope is in Him!

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Anonymous said...

Robynn,

I know that I've only posted once or twice because it's really hard for me to put into words what you make me feel. We weren't close in high school - we ran in different circles. I guess it's that typical unpopular girl resents popular girl story and then I read about what an amazing person you are and I completely regret that we weren't friends in high school and that we didn't know each other better.

I don't think this is coming out how I want it to. I don't know...

What I do know is that you have made me grateful for each and every day that I have with my husband and kids when I think I used to take each day for granted. You have made me realize how important family and friends are in our lives. I am completely in awe and in admiration of you for your strength and your determination to live each day to its fullest in the face of this adversity.

I'm sorry that we've never been able to become friends but thank you for sharing your story with everyone.

I think about you daily.

Kristi Rucker Stevenson

Anonymous said...

I am sure that Brady & Hailey were delighted to see their Mom check out their creative talents on the Christmas tree.

Hearing about Sweet Robynn fighting off sleep, reminds me of when we are little children and we would struggle against the 'sandman'so we wouldn't miss anything.

Sweet Robynn is drinking in all the Christmas touches, enjoying her home & family and that is the spirit of the holidays.

Okay girlie...you know I am sending you prayers for keeping those ol' yuckies at bay, as well as, prayers for feeling perky enough to enjoy hanging out with family and whatever else that brings you joy!!!

Love, comfort, & peace to you all~
Jill West

Anonymous said...

A night full of memories, smells, coziness and love as a family. What a gift and blessing this was. God is good and His timing is perfect. Love to you all, Carrie

Anonymous said...

To Everyone who loves Robynn and her Family- This is one of those time where we see only one set of prints... But it only means he has picked her up and is carrying her.

Footprints- One night I dreamed of walking along the shores of different lands.
I could tell that You were with me by the footprints in the sand.
As I gazed upon the heavens, I saw pages of my life.
It was then I realized that You remained there by my side.
When the clouds began to gather and the rains came falling down,
I looked to only find one set of footprints on the ground.
I said, "Lord, why did You leave me in the troubled times of life?
I believed that You would always walk beside me day and night." (Then I heard:)
"My precious child, I'd never leave you.
I have carved you on the hollow of My hand.
It's then I carried you in My arms,
When you see one set of footprints in the sand"
Dear Lord, will You be with me as I travel through the years?
Will You be there in the struggles? Will You wipe away the tears?
As my eyes turn toward the ocean and the shores of distant lands,
I'm still thinking of the single set of footprints in the sand. (I heard Him say:)
"My precious child, I'd never leave you.
I have carved you on the hollow of My hand.
It's then I carried you in My arms,
When you see one set of footprints in the sand."
Will I hear the angels singing, as my life comes to an end.
Oh Lord, I long to see You. Will You be there once again?
My eyes turn toward the heavens, along the path of foreign lands,
Once more, I'm thinking of the set of footprints in the sand. (Jesus said:)
"My precious child, I'd never leave you.
See your name carved on the hollow of My hand.
I'm here to carry you to your home.
You will see one set of footprints in the sand.

D'Niece Garcia Hall