We're approaching our first Thanksgiving without my mother Carol. Feelings of thankfulness aren't necessarily the first thing that come to mind considering her passing, which none of us saw coming two years ago. We're all still trying to come to terms with all of it.But my mother was always an incredibly thankful person. She never took anything for granted: her family, her house, the many blessings and relationships from the Lord that she treasured and cultivated. This is one aspect of my mother's life and personality that it would benefit me to take to heart.
I'm thankful for all the times she went all-out to conjure an impressive meal for Thanksgiving Day, especially when myself and my brothers were kids and didn't really appreciate most of the delicious dishes she would serve up. It was very hard on her last year, when she wasn't able to assume her usual role as the Thanksgiving Impresario. This year is going to look a lot different for all of us. My Mom made all sorts of great food at Thanksgiving, some of my favorites being the stuffing, the pecan casserole, and green beans fastened with bacon. And who can forget her inspiring pumpkin pie? The world is a worse place for lack of her spectacular desserts.
So those of you who enjoy cooking or baking, I suggest you remember my mother in a way that would make her proud - by making some of her recipes! Serving others with delicious food was one of her favorite ways to show love, and just one of the ways she left a lasting mark on her friends and family.
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Carol was always such a caring and gentle person to interact with. She blessed those around her in so many ways. I got to know her a little bit through women’s Bible study, and I remember her hosting our end of semester party beautifully, as well as bringing one of the best cakes I’ve tasted to my baby shower (I still use her recipe and make it for special events). She was a gift to our community and will be missed greatly.
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whenever i was with carol, i always came away spiritually renewed. her faith was so very strong, beautiful, and comfortable. we will miss her. love and prayers to her family.
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Aunt Carol brought her shining light to the Robinson family when she and Uncle Bill first met. The gentle spirit and joyful attitude was a part of who she was day in and out! I loved when she would come to visit and am thankful that she was blessed with grandchildren to enjoy before her journey to heaven. I thank God for blessing us with an amazing person for all these years. Our prayers are with Uncle Bill and family during this time.
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My sincerest condolences, Bill. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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My sympathy to Bill and family. Carol was a once in a lifetime woman. Her generosity towards everyone and everything was amazing. Meeting her when I moved to Georgia was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Our long lunches and conversations I will remember forever and am certain will happen again when we are reunited. Thank you Carol for everything you have given me and the knowledge you have shared with me. Till we meet again. 💖
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Carol has inspired me from the first time we met. She and Bill were greeting at the doors before Sunday morning service. It was our first visit and she took the time to truly greet and welcome me. The very next week, she remembered our names and asked questions about our conversation the week prior. It made me feel very special. Months later, I told her how much that meant. She told me a story about her childhood and how hurtful it can be when someone's name isn't remembered. She made it a priority the rest of her life to remember people's names and something about them. I hope to never forget her intentionality and aspire to impact people with kindness the way she impacted me.
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I will always be grateful for the few times my life intersected with Carol’s while we were stateside. She impacted me by her love for Christ, her natural way of sharing insights from Scripture and the welcome she exuded in the way she engaged me and so many others. She also created a beautiful home that was hospitable and warm, and her love for her family was so evident. Even in the final months of Carol’s life, she somehow found the grace to extend friendship all the way across the ocean. Goodness, Carol lived and finished well! She will be missed. We are praying for you, Bill, and your sons, especially. May Jesus’ comfort be yours in felt ways as you grieve!
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Carol was a dear friend to me since we met at West University Baptist in Houston around 1994. Even after she moved to Georgia about 20 years ago, we talked regularly. I think what drew us together so strongly was a number of common interest, including our Christian faith. We also loved beautiful things, botanicals, lunch at the Neimans cafe, good coffee, purses and shoes, Kate Spade, the Astros, music, dogs and our crazy boys.
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Carol was/is a beautiful and talented friend and wife/mom/grandmother. She had an amazing sense of style which I recall was present even in their home in Houston. She was a perfectionist in everything she did. Her art was amazingly detailed. Her tastes were timeless. She will be organizing and hosting teas and art shows in the Millennial Kingdom, I’m sure of. 🙌💗🌺. Carol, and mutual good friend Leia, generously hosted TWO baby showers for me and my two infant daughters back in the late 1990’s in Houston. I still cook the savory breakfast stratta that Carol put on the menu for Natalie’s baby shower back in 1997 (From “Stop and Smell the Rosemary”, a Houston Junior League book/publication). I didn’t keep in touch with Carol as well as I should have over the years. My family moved to SoCal in 2001. Our family visited once after the family had moved to Marietta. I recall Carol’s excitement about all the decorating potential that their lovely new home held. It was fun to see Carol (& Bill’s) home decorating plans come to fruition on her FB account.
Given all that is going on in the world, especially with war in Israel on all fronts, I don’t think it will be very long until the rapture of the church and us all subsequently seeing Carol again. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lord is using her gifts and artistic talents to help Him get ready for the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Carol is most likely more alive than the rest of us right now. Until that great reunion, Carol will be missed!💗
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