From the Heart – December 2019 – Forsyth Family Magazine

From the Heart – December 2019

Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas! I am absolutely scratching my head over where 2019 has gone! How can it be December already? My grandmother used to always say “time flies” to which I would always giggle under my breath about. Because, let’s face it, time as a child and time as a “fifty-something” adult are two entirely different realms. If it continues at this pace, I cannot imagine how it will feel to me in another ten to twenty years!

Christmas is truly my favorite holiday. It’s the birth of Jesus y’all! How can you not celebrate that? Is there any more beautiful telling of the Christmas story than new testament Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2? “She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior, yes, the Messiah, the Lord –has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!

December is a busy month in the Bralley household. In addition to all the holiday madness, our youngest daughter Morgan will graduate with her Masters in Occupational Therapy. Speaking of time flying, didn’t she just move to Greenville? I cannot begin to say how proud we all are of her! As a parent, we all pray they will be lucky enough to find a career that suits them and that it can support them. I’m thrilled for her as it not only suits her but I think she will thrive at it. She loves helping people and making a difference! We’re headed to Disney to celebrate this momentous occasion for her, more to come on that! So Morgan, my love, congratulations on your graduation! Can’t wait to celebrate at the “Happiest place on earth” with you!

Our December cover features Midtown Café & Dessertery and one of their favorite holiday desserts! Who could resist a piece of their delicious red velvet cake? Certainly not me! In addition to lots of yummy treats, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offer a large selection of grab & go items and meal deals from their Midtown Market for those nights you want to eat at home. Be sure to check out all the wonderful holiday happenings in our community from plays to parades, concerts to Christmas for the City and Festive Family Friday at Kaleideum North!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, I wish you a warm and joyous season!

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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