Oct 2021 “From the Heart”

I’m writing this October installment of “From the Heart” on September 11th. The 20th anniversary of such a horrendous chain of events. I was remiss in mentioning it in my September note. What a surreal day it was. One that I feel sure anyone old enough to remember can recall exactly where they were and what they were doing that day. And, while this day will be forever etched in the memory bank, I will also remember the sense of community and cooperation. The fierce pride of being an American; putting aside all our differences to help and love each other. I think we could all use a little of that now!

Since 1985, October has been associated with breast cancer awareness. It’s hard to believe that in November it will be five years since I was diagnosed with stage 3 Her2 positive breast cancer. Shortly thereafter, thyroid cancer was detected. After chemo, a double mastectomy, thyroidectomy and radiation, I’m blessed beyond words to still be here. Dr. Alexandra Thomas, Dr. Marissa Howard-McNatt, Dr. Karen Winkfield, Dr. Malcom Marks and the entire Wake Forest Baptist Health oncology team, I thank you! Ladies, please stay on top of your mammograms! And fellas, if you notice something, get it checked out. While rare, breast cancer can occur in men, too.

October is our annual Fall Home issue and features the dynamic team collaboration between Blake Ginther and Ashley McKenzie-Sharpe. What a fun time we had shooting the cover in downtown Winston-Salem and Hutch was an amazingly patient model! Whether you’re looking to make a change or improve the one you’re currently living in, there’s sure to be something of interest in this issue for you!

Kids’ Morning Out is back! September KMO at Salem Gymnastics & Swim was a blast, and I almost cried as the adorable kids and parents walked up that day! We missed everyone so much! Be sure to check out our October event at the Hanes Park Tennis Courts on page 91.

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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