Aug 2022 “From the Heart”

My love tank is overflowing as I write this! I just returned from our annual family vacation. This year, we rented a house in Redington Beach, Florida. If you read my column on a regular basis, you know how fond I am of the gulf coast of Florida. People can’t believe we choose to go to Florida for our summer vacation, but I say “why not?” I mean, aren’t all beaches hot in the summer? Isn’t that kind of what we’re all hoping for when headed to a beach destination? Fun in the sun, right?

This little strip of heaven between St. Pete Beach and Clearwater is like no other to me. We have stayed in lots of different little towns along that area, and they all have something we love. A favorite restaurant, beach bar or ice cream shop. But, the one thing I love the most about this area is the calmness of the water. On the gulf side, you can actually get in the ocean and not get constantly knocked down by crashing waves. I can spend hours on my float or simply bobbing up and down out there in that massive expanse of water. I am truly one with nature and God in this setting!

Truliant Federal Credit Union is our August cover story and what a story they have to tell. As they celebrate their 70th year, consider all they offer the next time you’re shopping for a financial institution. Back-to-school displays abound in the stores and, while we know it’s coming, we have a lot of summer left to live, make it count! The Winston-Salem Open will be in town at the end of the month, so get your tickets now!

Happy birthday to my husband Tim! Can’t imagine doing this thing life without you by my side!

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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