Jan 2022 “From the Heart”

As we say goodbye to another year, I look forward to new beginnings and healthier days for everyone! With approved vaccines for kids and booster shots being administered, I am optimistic of a continued trajectory towards normalcy in 2022.

Speaking of new beginnings, I haven’t mentioned before now, but at the end of 2021, my husband and I purchased a 1950s brick ranch home. While renovation hasn’t moved along as quickly as I’d hoped, I’m sure it’s the perfect timing God has in mind for us. Like so many folks our age, we were looking to downsize into a more manageable home, and with the insane housing market for sellers, it seemed like perfect timing! I’m sad to leave the wonderful home we built in 2000 and raised our two beautiful daughters in, but I am excited at the prospect of new memories to be made in the new house. Now, if I can just live through this real-life episode of “Fixer Upper” and moving 20+ years of “stuff!”

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but “Happy 30th Birthday” to my daughter, Briana! How in the world has 30 years passed since this beautiful being came into my life? Being a mom has been one of the biggest blessings in my life, and watching Briana grow into the amazing young woman that she has become has brought me so much joy. Happy Birthday Briana – I’m so fortunate to be your mom, and I look forward to many years celebrating your birthday with you!

Our January cover features Jason and Bobbie Skinner, husband and wife salon owners of Paparazzi Hair Salon in Clemmons. Give them a call to make an appointment for a fresh new look in the new year! January is our annual Celebrate Life issue featuring a pull-out calendar for 2022. It’s a great resource when you’re planning those celebrations in life. It also has a handy place to list all those special birthdays and occasions to remember throughout the year. January also kicks off our prom section for those with teens. Hopefully, proms will be able to carry on as usual this year!

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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