Everyone has made it home safely from the snow. They enjoyed all the fabulous assets of a Winter Wonderland, including building snowmen, becoming snow angels and sledding. Brian assured me that he and the rest of the crew excluding Mum-Mum and Auntie Erin(cream puffs;) all have very sore "bums" from sledding on the hard snow. It was sunny most of the time and they did get some fresh snowflakes that landed on their "nose and eyelashes"..."brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things". Sorry, I couldn't resist.
When I talked to Brian he had unpacked, started some laundry and was headed to the grocery store for some essentials. He is gonna work on getting the photos up on the blog, so keep an eye out.
Today was a tough day for me, but my spirits were immediately lifted with a visit from Kelly's husband Bill and their boys Spencer and Mason. There is something so powerful about their presence.
Hailey's bday is on Thursday and Mason's on Saturday. They both will be 7, they both will have their 1st birthdays without their Moms. That concept is so hard to accept and saddens me deeply. Please pray that they feel their Mother's spirit on their birthdays and every day that follows...
Psalm 143:8
Let me hear of your unfailing love to me in the morning, for I am trusting you [God]. Show me where to walk, for I have come to you in prayer.
Pray On!
S
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God has a way of stepping in when we need Him most. He will be right there for both the children, allowing them to feel the spirit of their mothers.
I am still praying for your family. I know this is extremely hard to get through, in spite of His goodness. May He stand with you all, continuously, throughout this healing process and always.
Choc. Chip
Shelly,
This will indeed be a tough week for you all but knowing your amazing family you will open your arms and surround these two kids with amazing love. You all are always in our prayers.
Love,
Nicole W.
Dear Aunt Robynn,
While growing up with the Blum family, I could not wait until the Goodells would come and visit every so often. I would get so excited when Shelley would tell Callahan and I that you would be coming to spent the week up here in San Bruno. You were always a fun, loving and happy person. Your energy and positive attitude towards everything made our time spent together more memorable. I had always wished for those moments to last forever and never end. You have been a role model for me since I was little and always will be.
When Shelley and Callahan told me you were sick, it tore me apart. I have been thinking about you and praying for you during this whole time. I wish we could have had more time spent together over the years, but no matter what my childhood memories with you will always be in my heart. You were such an amazing person that I will never forget.
You, Uncle Brian, Brady and Hailey will always be in my heart and prayers.
I will always think of you as my aunt robynn.
Love,
Shelby Molini
Good Morning ~ it sounded like your trip was a lot of fun, and that is great news! Shelly, thank you for sharing how you’re feeling. We need to hear it, so we, as Robynn’s army, have a better understanding of how to lift you up and pray. =) We will certainly get on your prayer requests for Hailey and Mason; and for all of you. Each “first” anything without Robynn and Kelly will be difficult, however, remember, they are with you as well. I am confident they will make their presence felt for each of you.
I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:20
That promise is our as well. No matter what trials we face, Christ, (Robynn and Kelly too =), never leaves us. They are with us every step of the way! I hope that you keep that promise before you today – this week, and always. Have a blessed day. Your family continues to inspire me, and countless others.
King James Bible Ecclesiastes 4:10
For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
Shelley, you are not alone...all of us 'troops' are here for you and the family.We continue to send positive thoughts,caring support & loving prayers.
Mason & Hailey have each other to identify with; and because of the strong friendships & familial relationships it should somewhat soothe the impact of the profound loss of their Mom's...because of all the love they'll be shown.
Let me just 'ditto'Sabrina's comments! I believe with all of my heart,soul & being that they will sense their Mom's presence throughout various events & happenings from here forward.
I lost my Dad at a young age and never for one moment have I not felt him around.
You take care and keep us all in the loop to continue to be of support & good-cheer for you...okay?
Love & friendship~
Jill West
A snow excursion is always fun, so glad Brady and Hailey had the chance to just be kids.
I know that you all will feel Robynn's presence on Haileys big day. Kristy and I were just talking about the fact that it feels as though Bean is around even more. I don't know if that makes sense, but it is just a feeling we have gotten. Like she really isn't gone.
Thank you so much for the updates Shelly! Can't wait to see the pic's.
Melissa (Missy) Risberg
Hi Guys.
First of all, Brian, we will be patient for the pix. :) We will enjoy them when you post 'em but certainly don't want you to feel like, "Yeah, I have a million things to do but I MUST post the pix for our fan club or they'll be after me for sure!" :)
I remember Hailey's birthday last year. Robynn came in to work in kindergarten on a Tuesday (my work day) and hoped I didn't mind because she wanted to work on Hailey's day. Mind? Yeah, right! And I want to say that Robynn said Hailey shared the same birthday as Elvis... hmmm... must look that up.
At any rate, I would like to wish both of these kiddos a nice birthday filled with wonderful memories of birthdays gone by, spent with their two special mommas :)
Love, Kim
From Jonah's camp...still checking in...still praying...
Brian, I'm guessing you were present at your children's births when there was pain that you couldn't prevent but just had to watch and endure... That is how it feels, anticipating the pain you WILL have as even the mundane stuff of life (not to mention birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) causes you to miss Robynn anew. The Lord be with you. May He wrap you in His big strong yet tender Daddy arms, just like I'm sure you do with your precious Brady and Hailey and give you the strength to keep believing and teaching your children that He is a good and loving God.
Brian, I was so glad to hear that you and the kiddos had a snow filled & fun time with family!! Glad everyone made it home safely..
By the way I thought of you while watching the Rose Bowl-Way to go TROJANS!!! I meant what I said when I saw you in Bako about you, Tom and the boys going to a USC game next season. Hailey & Anna can hang out with me and do girl stuff. The next time you are in town give me a call and we can all get together.
Shelley, I wish I could take away your pain & sorrow. It will be difficult as all the first time events are, especially without the one we love...Just know that Hailey & Mason will feel their mothers presence & love daily!! I continue to pray for all of you that you will find comfort in each other and be reminded of all those wonderful memories you shared. If you ever want to get together to talk, hang out or need anything I'm just a call way!!
Love, Liz Haskell
God,
I love you....and I have faith in you....but plain and simple...this sucks!! It just really hurts to be the ones left behind. I know that we still have so very, very much that we have been blessed with...our children, our loved ones ( I want it to be known, should anything ever happen to me...I love my family more than anything and I have no question of their love for me....thanks family :) )...but every now and then I just want to be able to say...THIS SUCKS!!!! (sorry)
Brian....I wish I could take away some of your pain, and I know that it is so hard to imagine ever feeling truly happy again...but we have to have faith that some how, some way...we will find our smiles on the inside again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Brady and Hailey every day. Hang in there....
Hugs to you and up to Heaven,
Brandy
So glad to hear of all the new fun memories made at the snow. That's what Aunts & Uncles are for!
As for the upcoming Birthdays Hailey & Mason are going to experience w/o their Mommies physical beings- I know in my heart they will feel their Mommies spirit all around them. And to confirm what Robynn said last year about Hailey sharing Elvis' B-day, I can confirm it's true. I too share Hailey & Elvis' B-day. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAILEY!!!
Love & Hugs
Happy Birthday Hailey and Mason! I know their moms will be with them to celebrate this year and every year. I will pray they feel their mothers' presence. I will also pray that God gives you and the rest of the family strength to get through these next few months as they will be difficult. When you're feeling down, remember Robynn is at peace, she is no longer in pain, and she is having the time of her life. When I lost my husband, at times I felt like giving up, but I knew that wasn't an option for my son needed me to be strong for him. That helped me through the worst of it. I pray you find the strength through the children as well.
My love to you and Robynn's family.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
Kristy
Whether we are filled with joy or grief, our Angels are close to us, speaking to our hearts of God's love.
This quote brought me a little peace today, I'm praying for all of you to feel peace as well.
Amen, Brandy. This totally sucks. I know Robynn would want us to be talking about our blessings, our good times together and how happy she is now, but for today, I just want to say
THIS F*ING SUCKS. And it really hurts.
My dearest Brian,
I have to agree with Shelia-from Jonah's camp-the anticaption of the 1st birthday for Hailey is so hard and what I can say from experience of losing my mom at 57 is to keep your eyes upwards and that I know our Lord along with Robynn and Kelly will help you get thru-I promise.
To Kelly's boys and family-I pray for you all the time and I too feel that the Lord will guide and protect you and Brandy it is ok to say that this sucks and the lonesome times-just get fiesty and STAND STRONG.
Jonah's camp-I am praying for you all and how the Lord has his arms around you all-as well I feel it with your blog postings.God Bless you ALL.
My dearest Shelley-I am praying soooo hard for you with your double loss of your 2 most special women(sisters).I was ever so grateful to spend time with you at the Club Pheasant and that goes for all of you that I got see and talk with-I love you all and know that I am here always.
Praying in hope and specail love and healing,
Solider Miss Denise
I AM MISSING ROBYNN REALLY BADLY TODAY. What an impact she left on my life. So little time to continue...it's just not fair. It's just not fair.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAILEY AND MASON
May your day be filled with joy and happiness. Remember that your mothers, your families and friends are always there for you. God bless you both and may your day be filled with fun, laughter, and rememberance of these things. So play with your friends eat your cake and talk to your moms they are listening and they are there for you both.
Hi ~ I, like so many others have had a bit of a struggle, esp. yesterday. (Oh, who am I kidding it was just plain awful! We're talking a big bowl of "Tear Soup") One of my co-workers came to talk with me and we laughed about all the tissue in my waste basket! It's been pretty amazing though because when talking with a friend who was in the same boat, it hit me. I told her that we have to think about Robynn, and what she would be doing today if she were here. That really changed my mood. I actually had more energy than I've had in several weeks. It was truly incredible. However, doesn’t it make sense? I hope this will encourage others. If Robynn were here, she would not want us filling our trash can with tissue, she would want us smiling, making someone's day a little better, exercising, spending time with family and just making the most of what she was given. So, in honor of her, from now on, that will be what I concentrate on each and every day. It doesn't mean I won't shed a tear here and there for her. (I’m tearing up while typing now!) but, I will do my very best to live life the way she would if she could still be here.
Time is a very precious gift from God; so precious that it’s only given to us moment by moment.
–Amelia Barr
Good night Goodells ~ Look forward to tomorrow Miss Hailey Rae; it’s going to be very special! =)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE HAILEY RAE!! this is Chocolate Chip giving a big girl shout for a BIG 7 today!!!! Remember that although your mommy now lives in heaven, she is always close to you because she also lives in your heart. God will always let you remember the special relationship you and your mommy had. When you blow out your candles, make a special wish today, because your Angel mommy will make sure that it comes true.
Love you always,
Chocolate Chip
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