From the Heart: January 2018

Happy New Year! I’m so grateful to be here to say that! This time last year, I was dealing with a lot of uncertainty with my recent breast and thyroid cancer diagnosis. It has been a year-long journey and one, I’m happy to say, that is almost over. I received my last Herceptin treatment on Dec 28th, and am scheduled to have my port-a-cath removed mid-January. While in many ways, it’s been a difficult journey; in other ways, it’s been an extraordinary chapter in my life. I have learned that I am way stronger than I think and I attribute that all to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He has sent his many angels on earth to love me and lift me up when I needed it most. I am amazed at the knowledge and technology that has brought healing to my body. I thank all the health professionals at Wake Forest Baptist Health involved in my care, but especially, Dr. Alexandra Thomas, Dr. Marissa Howard-McNatt, Dr. Winkfield and Dr. Cannon. Oncology and Radiation personnel are top notch! A year of amazing surprises, like the Sunrise ladies prayer circle, the Triad Pink Heals fire truck visit and Breast vacation surprise dinner, with too many friends to count. Most of all, my dear family! I can never repay them for the love and care they have shown during this time. Yes, life is just a little bit sweeter now, and may I never forget that in the hustle and bustle of restored health!

January is always a fun issue, as it features our annual pull-out Celebrate Life calendar and Birthday Bonanza. It’s a great place to keep up with the celebrations in your life, but also has an easy reference to help make your special moments the best they can be! There are so many fun and unique party providers in our community! January is also the start of our three-month prom section. And no, it’s not too early to start planning the ultimate prom experience for your teen!

Our cover features the YMCA of Northwest NC. How fun is our cover with all those smiling faces? The Y provides amazing opportunities and activities for ALL ages, but this month focuses on the many youth programs offered. If you’ve never been to the Y, I highly recommend checking your local branch out!

Thank you to the advertisers—without your support, none of this would be possible. Readers, thank you for picking us up each month. Please let the advertisers you patronize know that you saw them in Forsyth Family Magazine! Ten years strong and counting! May 2018 be a year filled with love!

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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