From the Heart: November 2018

As we flip the calendar to November, we have turning our clocks back an hour to look forward to, celebrating our Veterans and everyone’s favorite stuff-a-thon, Thanksgiving! We celebrated Thanksgiving with my in-laws at my mother-in-law’s home for many years. When it became difficult for her to handle, we all pitched in and helped. After her passing, we took over Thanksgiving, and my brother and sister-in-law volunteered to host Christmas. I love this time of year and the quality time spent with those we love the most. We have much to be thankful for!

November also signals two years since my breast cancer diagnosis. I’m still recovering from my recent breast reconstruction surgery in early October, but slowly getting there. The amazing staff at Wake Forest Baptist Health took stellar care of me! Many thanks to everyone involved with my care, from folks checking me in, to the nurses. And of course, the doctors! How blessed are we to have such stellar health care in our back yard? Many thanks to Dr. Alexandra Thomas, Dr. Marissa Howard-McNatt, Dr. Karen Winkfield, Dr. Jennifer Cannon and finally Dr. Malcom Marks. You are all top-notch and I will be forever grateful for your expertise and knowledge! I had no idea this would end up becoming a two-year journey, but I remain hopeful and grateful!

Our November cover features Forsyth Family Eye Care, who will be celebrating 50 years of practice! They have a gorgeous office located off Robinhood Road and would be happy to take care of your family’s eye-care needs. Many time-honored events are featured in this issue that are sure to make your holidays merry and bright! Please remember to shop local whenever possible and in-person. Call me old-fashioned—online shopping is great—but I remain vigilant that our stores need us to buy in person. They cannot survive if you touch and feel in their store, but go online to purchase elsewhere.

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving and a special birthday shout-out to my mom!

Blessings!

Robin

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Robin Bralley

Forsyth Family publisher/owner from 2007-2022. She turned over the reins to the very capable Brooke Eagle in 2023 and remains a part of the team as an Account Executive. You’ll also most likely see her stocking magazine racks around town. Robin grew up in Clemmons and has called it home all her life. She has a degree from High Point University and after finding herself downsized from her marketing position in corporate America, Robin joined forces with Forsyth Woman publisher and friend, Keela Johnson to launch Forsyth Family.

She and her husband, Tim, have been married for almost 35 years and share two grown daughters, Briana and Morgan, as well as a son-in-laws, Briana’s husband, Jonathan and Morgan’s husband, Deep! She welcomed her first grandchild in May 2023. Being Mimi to Collins is one of her greatest joys in her semi-retirement. Robin and her family are avid music fans and enjoy going to concerts and movies. She loves traveling, watching birds on her many backyard feeders and flower gardening. She is an active member of New Day Community Church and feels closest to God on her daily walks at Tanglewood Park with husband Tim.

Regarding her favorite thing about Forsyth Magazines, Robin said, “It’s hard to narrow it down to one specific thing, but meeting all of the wonderful people I come in contact with and being a small part of local businesses’ success is top of the list!”

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