November 2020 “From the Heart”

November and Thanksgiving always make us take pause to think of the things we are grateful for. And while it’s great to focus on gratitude this month, I contend we should always be thankful. An “attitude of gratitude” is one of my biggest life’s mantras. I am grateful for breath each morning I wake. I am grateful for the people in my life that God chose for me to love. I am grateful for sunny days, birds that grace my feeders every day, delicious food to sustain me and a home to protect me. I am grateful to live in a community such as this and especially grateful for all the folks who read Forsyth Family Magazine!

Well, the long-awaited 2020 election is upon us and I will certainly be grateful for the end of all the political ads! I know it’s a necessary evil, but I’m tired of the mudslinging. I’m ready for the country to put aside all this divisiveness and work together as humankind. I recently saw a bumper sticker that said “Humankind—Be Both!” Isn’t that the truth!! Here’s to being both in 2021—and VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!

My husband and I recently checked another trip off our bucket list. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Badlands, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and a buffalo round-up at Custer Park. It’s amazing all you can see and do in a week: five states and 2000 miles in a rental car. Seriously though, it really was a trip of a lifetime and an overload of beauty! It was my first trip traveling through the Midwest and only made me hungry for more. Where to next?

November features the offices of Chermak & Hanson Orthodontics, an advertiser that has been with us from almost the beginning. Both my daughters have lovely smiles, thanks to them! If you’re looking for an orthodontist, be sure to check them out! Another issue filled with good things from our community!

This marks the eighth “From the Heart” I have written since COVID-19. I pray you and your family stay safe and, for now, wear a mask! And vote, did I say that already?

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-law, Briana’s husband, Jonathan and Morgan’s soon to be husband, Deep! She is very excited to welcome her first grandchild in May. Robin and her family are avid music fans and enjoy going to concerts and movies. She loves 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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