Robin Juni is one of the most interesting, giving & sincere women I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I'm so very thankful I get to call her family.
Robin became "Aunt Robin" when I married Joel in May of 2009. When it comes to in-laws, I'm one blessed woman. Robin is one of the most accepting people; who made me feel like a part of the family as soon as I was Joel's girlfriend. I remember the Christmas before Joel and I got married, we were celebrating with his dad's side of the family. Robin & Dave (her hubby) gave me a necklace from Egypt. It was so thoughtful, and it spoke so much to me. If I remember right, they had gone to Egypt before Joel and I were even engaged. The fact that they had thought about me months before Christmastime, or even before I was "officially" going to be a part of the family, was just so touching.
Robin is one who is ready to help at any given moment. There have been countless times that she has offered us advice, given us amazing counsel and supported us in our many (not so conventional) journeys of life. She will always ask a lot of questions, to make SURE that you are doing what you should be doing, but it is all to really get you thinking and prepare you. Even though there may have been times that we've made her a bit uneasy in our decisions, she is alway there telling us that she supports us and is always there for us. I can't tell you how many amazing resources she has provided to both Joel and I. She is somehow able to locate a textbook for literally anything under the sun. (Granted... she is an assistant dean at a law school.) We each get a book on something very relevant to our lives every Christmas. You can tell she puts time and thought into each book that we receive. You can tell she has put a lot of time and thought into us, and what would be the best option for us this year. My love language is gift giving. I read into the gifts that I receive. I think about the thought that went into them, and I appreciate them even more when I know that it was truly a gift from the heart. Aunt Robin gives from the heart every single time she gifts something.
Joel and I went on a "Round the U.S." road trip a couple of years back and we got to stay with Aunt Robin in Washington D.C. for a couple of days. We had so much fun roaming around The Mall and some of her other favorite locations. She is quite the tour guide! We were so grateful to have that time with her, and I'll never forget our wonderful breakfast at that awesome little cafe she took us to: Table Talk. The time we spent with her in D.C. was short; but full of laughter, conversation and good memories.
Robin has a heart of gold. When you talk to her, you know that she is listening. Her body language and her engagement in conversation always makes you feel like you're being listened to. Not just listened to, but heard. I've had so many conversations with her that, even if we didn't agree, I knew she heard and respected what I had to say; she respected me as a person. I truly believe that Robin is such a respected woman, and in such a respected position, because of the respect that she gives others.
Thank you, Aunt Robin, for being the amazing influence that you are. Thank you, for the love and respect that you give to your nieces & nephews, and to your niece "in law". You are an amazing woman who is such a beautiful influence on our lives. We have appreciated all of your help, input, love and support. Thank you for all of the questions that make us think. Thank you for all of the cards of encouragement and love. Thank you for loving Little ATJ so much, and being such an amazing great aunt. Thank you for accepting me into the family with arms open wide, and a big kiss on the cheek. You are a beautiful woman, Aunt Robin. We love and cherish you so much.
Love,
Jenny
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