Feb 2022 “From the Heart”

Happy Valentine’s Day! The sweetest little holiday tucked between Christmas and Easter. Forever a reminder of my mother-in-law, Delphia Bralley. Her birthday was Valentine’s Day, and it was the perfect birthday for such a sweet soul. Hard to believe it’s been almost seven years since her passing; grateful to have had her for 91 years!

Love and kindness are my jam, and it seems to be in short supply if you listen to the news for very long. Don’t get me wrong, there is plenty of good to be found, and I’m the queen of focusing on the good. Sometimes to a fault. I tend to put my head in the sand when it comes to the negativity around me. Despite this seeming surge of meanness among the world, I still choose to focus on the good and, most of all, love. Love is mentioned in the New International version of the Bible 686 times! So, obviously, love is a key component of a good life!

My goodness what a difference a month makes. I look back at my “From the Heart” from last month and just have to shake my head. Ever the optimist! So much for my high hopes of returning to normalcy. Covid numbers are skyrocketing, and it seems every time I turn around, someone else I know has it. The bright spot in all of it is that most of the cases I’m hearing of are relatively mild, especially for those who have been vaccinated. I pray that all this brings about some immunity to our world and, between this and continued vaccinations, we truly will see a light at the end of the tunnel soon for this season we are in!

The February issue cover features Novant Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Experts in their field of sports injuries and joint replacements with office locations in Clemmons and Robinhood Road. February continues with our annual prom section. Too early to call whether traditional proms will return this year, but no doubt creative prom experiences will happen, Covid or not! March will be the first in our annual three issue Summer Camp Showcase. Be sure to check it out to plan an amazing summer for your child!

Love & 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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