RobinsBirthdayMemories2010

Paula Getty I am remembering
Robin today and thinking of you
too Karen. I will always
remember laughing with her
every time I visited her. Even if
things were bad there would
still be something we could
find to laugh about. She will
always be remembered and
missed

Loida C. Larsen Happy Birthday Robin,
your memories remains in our hearts.
Karen thanks I got the bracelet a week
after you sent it. I'm wearing them at
the moment..

Stephanie Moore - Happy Birthday Aunt
Robin, we love and miss you

Wendie Landon-Murphy Celebrating Robin's life by
wearing my bracelet today. I know you guys miss
her terribly but try to remember the good times
when you laughed together.Wendie

Today we honor our
angel...miss her today &
everyday....
Lauren
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Teri Conn-Jenkins I hope you guys are all doing OK.....Ivv'e
been thinking of robin all day!!! Hugs to you, Karen and
Laurie!

Today we celebrate Robin - forever in our
hearts. Robin's and my saying always was:
Love you more than Red Rock Canyon to
the Japanese Garden and back again
It was very special to us. Bonnie

I have known Robin from way back when she was hired at CSMC and we were chosen to open the
Peds ICU. (back in the 70's). We had alot of fun times and very memorable (sorry, I can't share most of
them...). She, as my Manager when we were still in the Neonatal ICU, did many favors for all of us that
usually the hospital wouldn't approve of. My point is she always took a risk to take care of other's.
She not only did this for her co-workers but the families and babies alike. Back then she also had
some risks in her personal life. Again, even caring for dysfunctional person's at the mercy of herself.
She was always up no matter what situation. She took pride in helping others even with life's up and
downs.
I was recruited to join her at Huntington Memorial Hospital which was a big NICU and very busy. She
made the way for me to learn new things as well as protected me from becoming overwhelmed.
Her adventures in Saudi Arabia were shared with me by frequent letter's and visits. She came bearing
gifts from all her travels. She tried to recruit me and I was very tempted but never went. I regret I
didn't join her for the tremendous travels and memories.
We became even closer when she came home for good and began her battle. She was a very strong
warrior. Again no matter what...even in tremendous pain she enjoyed everything as if all was well. I
have many very fun memories of this time. We spent many "adventures" together. Laughing...Oh my
God laughing. we got in so much mischief as well as dilemmas. We went many places outings as well
as Doctor's appointments. Spilling a "pharmacy" of pills in her purse as well as on the floor so many
times. Many scooter "accidents" (you couldn't take your eye off her long as she would get into some
trouble). boy those fentanyl "lollies." she would "freeze" in space drinking a cup of tea tilted back to
get every drop of honey and fall asleep in that position and then wake up laughing as I was choking
in laughter. We spent many of times on the floor after a fall and having difficulty getting up rolling
over with laughter. My kitchen was raided late at night by the mistery "sugar bandit," the trail always
led to Robin's room. She was a very bad driver when it came to a motorized wheel chair. My niece
called her "McSpeedy." I told her many times "park it!" and turn around to see her crashing it or
tipped over on the ground. Immediately getting herself up and saying "promise you don't tell Karen.
She'll never let me out again" Like alittle kid getting into trouble. many more but not to embarrass
her. I will "keep them in a little box in the way back of my head" as she told me that's where she kept
her pain.
On another note...I have a memory from way back (when Bonnie) was involved with the famous
"Rolling Stones" and Robin called me at 5am (when I was to work) and said she had tickets to see
them. She told me don't worry about work "I've taken care of it" and off we went. It was when people
were being killed at these concerts from the crowds rushing the stage. Yes, it happened to us. We
were sitting right in the front, on the grass and hear comes the frenzy. we had to get up and go with
the crowd or get trampled on. It was an experience that was indescribable. You absolutely had no
control. The crowd would push so hard you literally would be horizontal. It was hard to keep upright.
We were stepping on people that had fallen, and I mean hard. Then I also was forced to the ground
and panic struck. All of a sudden someone grabbed my shirt and pulled me back up out of the crowd.
It was Robin. Boy did we push our way out and went to the farthest point possible and watched th rest
of the concert. We said we'd never go to another concert like that again free or not!
I need to close now. My times with Robin will never be forgotten. Thru the worst anyone can deal with
she would rarely let on. I have been given a great gift from a wonderful person. That no matter what
you can find something great and beautiful. She was able to turn her pain and suffering something
positive. I will never forget the day we went to the little restaurant on the corner. It was at a time her
hip gave her tremendous pain and for the first time she showed it in her face. I wanted to drive her
but she insisted to walk. Not only there but back as well. I begged her to let me at least push her in
the seat of her walker. She refused. I said "your in alot of pain aren't you?" she replied "yes but I'm
enjoying the warm sun on my face"
Happy Birthday Robin...
Kathy, the kids and the animals.

P.S Karen. i just donated my van to breast cancer. i hope all is going OK for you and your sisters. I
worry about you and your dedication to helping anything related to breast cancer. Your a trouper and
Robin is proud of that. She also would be very happy to see you also get back to a life of happiness
for yourself. this is what she always worried about. I hope your getting closer.
Think of you often. Thanks for all you do and have done.

Robin is always in our thoughts, but we
remember her especially today her birthday.
Unfortunately we were not able to see
Robin since she left Jeddah in 2002,
however we kept in touch by phone and
were looking forward to her visit to see us
in Turkey.... sadly she did not make this trip.
Robin was a very special person to Dave
and I, we valued her friendship and support.
We shared many wonderful times together
at work, socially and particularly diving.
Two memorable dive trips with Robin were
to Eritrea and Thailand.... lots of laughs.
Robin loved life and always made the most
of it, she was a great team player and would
have a go at anything. Most of all Robin was
always there for her friends when they
needed support, comfort and compassion.
I will go through my pictures and try to send
you some of them.
Enjoy the wonderful memories today
Love Wendy & Dave

There is not one particular moment or memory that I can
isolate in terms of Robin. I have had infinite amounts of
wonderful times with her. She was there for not just me,
but Mario and all 5 of the kids. Robin stood by my side
and coached me through 2 natural births, she had heart
to heart talks with me about all my sorrows, my joys, and
her's as well. We laughed and cried together. Robin was
nothing but an inspiration to me. Genuine kindness and
honesty are not traits that I see in much of our society
these days. She had these traits, she touched so many
lives, and she was truely a role model.
So, as I venture on this journey of trying to become a
nurse, I find myself sometimes overwhelmed with the
stress of juggling my family obligations and school
requirements. I have had many times where I just wanted
to break down crying or give up, but I think of my
beautiful aunt and what she endured. I aspire to follow in
her footsteps. I want to leave a mark in this world, be
remembered for all the kind things I have done, all the
people I helped, and all the love that I spread. On the
days where I feel that I need the strength of her spirit, I
wear my Robin's heart bracelet, and I swear it helps me! I
have made it through endless tests, one of which was my
nursing entrance exam, and I always do well.
In honor of my dear aunt Robin, I love you from the
bottom of my heart. Thank you for showing me the true
beauty of life and love. I miss you today and always, but
will carry your spirit within me for eternity.

Osama Afif Happy Birthday Robin.. happy
journey
your memory is still around in the red sea

Dear Karen,

I am sitting here remembering the last visit I had with Robin,
four days
before she passed away at Sarah House.

It was a Monday when Karen and I traveled to Sarah House in
Santa Barbara. Robin was very tired and not able to talk much.
But when Karen pulled out the matzoh ball soup and rugalah
she had brought for Robin, her eyes liteup. She had not been
eating much of anything that day, but with hersister's help she
gulped the soup down and then relished every bite of the
dessert, smacking her lips with each bit. Karen and I were
amazed to see her eat so well

Before we left I had a few minutes alone with her. I asked her
if there
was anything I could help her with. I could see her thinking
about her
answer. Then she looked up at me and asked, "Teresa, what
can I do to
help you?"
I was so touched at her response. Even in the frailest of
conditions, she
wanted to help me. I knew she wanted to continue to help with
our hospice house project in some way, and that she was
thinking about this now. So Iresponded to her, "Robin, please
continue to be our angel for this Houseof Hope." She quickly
said, "I will."

Robin has kept her promise. Through all of you dear friends
and family,
many donations have come into our project, in honor of Robin.
We continue to tell Robin's story in word and photos to raise
awareness of the need for end of life care homes here and all
over America. I feel Robin's powerful love behind us as we
push ahead to open our doors. Thank you dear Robin, and all
of you who loved this courageous and loving woman.

Sincerely, Teresa Wolf

Dear Karen,

I haven't forgotten Robin's
birthday and I know she's here
right with us in spirit today. I have
been wearing her favorite
beautiful pink crystal heart
bracelet for the past 2 weeks
along with another pearl bracelet
she gave to me about 4 years ago.
I also still have and wear the chain
with the breast cancer logo that
holds my name badge for work.
Every time I put it on, I think of her.
When I was diagnosed with breast
cancer last year, immediately I
thought of Robin. It hit me hard as
I thought will I go through all the
pain and suffering that Robin went
through. I was scared, but thought
to myself, if Robin can do this, so
can I. She never complained and
always had a big smile on her face.
Through all the pain and suffering
she always had a positive attitude.
She was my tower of strength and
an inspiration to me. She never
gave up hope and believed so
much that one day there would be
a cure for breast cancer. What an
example she set for all of us. She
always made a point of stopping by
my office at City of Hope to say
hello to me and she loved having a
strawberry shake from the coffee
bar. It still brings tears to my eyes
when I think of her. I know how
much Robin wanted to live. She
fought the good fight to the very
end. Because of her example , I
fought the good fight while going
through cancer treatment and
won. Robin inspired me with faith,
hope, and love to keep moving
forward and never looking back. I
took one day at a time and held my
head up high and kept telling
myself, I can do this. I'm going to
get well. I am now cancer free and
Robin has been set free of all her
pain and suffering. She is at
peace now and looking down from
above and smiling on this day...her
birthday. She knows how much I
love and miss her along with her
family and friends.

Happy birthday Robin! You will
always hold a very special place in
my heart.

Love,

Tinaxxxoooo

Arceli Lazaro Robin will always be on
our hearts.She is a unique person with
a good heart.Iam sure she is having a
Bday bash in heaven.We love you soo
much

"hi karen,sori ds is a late
response,great thing to do for
Robin's memories, am one of those
she helped in the past and I'm
always grateful having her as my
boss before,she touched many
people's lives and will never
forget it.Am sure she
is happy now." Elaine

The Most Courageous
Woman I've Ever Known
Yolanda

ROBIN'S BIRTHDAY WAS FEB 16....
PLEASE READ and SHARE YOUR MEMORIES and STORIES
to celebrate her life and make her birthday and every day
a day we can all around the world share our experiences
and friendships with this fantastic lady!.

BEST FRIENDS
FOREVER!

Michelle & Hanski

I have so many memories of Robin. Barely a day, hour or even
a minute goes by that I don't think of her. Our 7 journey was
truley remarkable and "A Tale of 2 Sisters" I thought I would
share a few memories from our early years. Robin and I were
the #1 and #2 daughters out of 4. We were also the closest in
age out of the four of us. For our entire life together in our
parents houses Robin and I always shared a room. We
laughed and fought. We loved music and dancing, and we
used to put on shows with our neighbors, performing Bye Bye
Birdie and West Side Story. Our parents used to have us
come out and sing and dance for their friends. I remember
how we would do the "twist" to Chubby Checker and "Swing"
to Frank Sinatra" So many memories, I hope to continue to
share as we have additional days and years ahead to
remember this wonderful woman, my sister. You are in my
thoughts always,
Karen

Picture of Robin and I which Robin
put in a journal for me. She
mentions (above in her own
handwriting) how we always had
these feet pajamas on and how we
must of have "loads" of pairs as
that was what our mom always put
us in!

Karen
I am remembering Robin today, she was such a generous sole always
thinking of veryone else. Today is her biethday and I am sad that she is
not here with us now. She was such a fighter never giving up, I bought
two bracelets for my sister and my fathers wife, both know other friends
who have lost the fight too. They are very happy to wear Robin's special
bracelet. I am so happy I saw her before she died and had a chance to
spend time with her remembering our time diving in Saudi and working
together she helped so many nurses persue their dreams and improve
their nursing career, always empowered people to be the best they
could. I will always remember her
Love to you Amanda