Twee Opmerkelijke Mensen - Two Remarkable People: David & Erna Robinson

By Florita Robinson

A story from Suriname as told and recorded gives an insight in the lives of David and Erna Robinson. David and Erna Robinson are the parents of nine biological children. These two remarkable people have been caregivers to many Youth of Suriname. They have treated and raised all as their own, with love, respect, and discipline. Now the young men and women have become successful members of society. See the accomplishments and contributions by Mr. and Mrs. Robinson to society. The hard work they have subjected themselves to be productive members of Suriname. Their way of life is a story worth to tell, an example to success in life. God was never out of the equation in their lives. They glorified God with their lives, by trying to live a life pleasing to Him. They tried to live life at high standards, by serving God.
The story is about authority, respect, discipline, morale, morals, compassion, and love.
The bible says that when it comes to Jesus, we are to stand out, we are not to be just here to blend in. Therefore, we are to keep our behavior excellent. Our lives as Christians is to be honest truthful people. Our lives as Christians is to bring glory to God. Our lives as Christians is to start everyday with Jesus and to continually keep glorifying God with our lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Nov 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664195110

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TWEE OPMERKELIJKE MENSEN

DAVID & ERNA

ROBINSON

Florita Robinson

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Contents

School Anthem—Song of the A. R. Leeuwin School

How They Met: Rust en Vrede Kerk

The Twins—David and Naomi Robinson

The Many Talents of David Robinson

The Many Talents of Erna Robinson, My Mother

Papa—The Caregiver

Papa’s Emphasis That a Good Education Is Important to Earn Well

Our Huge Two-Story Home—The Parable of the Talents

Hendrik Monsels Internaat (Boys’ Boarding Home)

Tom-Tom Soup—the Surprise

The Government’s Care for the Disadvantaged—Free Grapefruits from the Government

Mrs. Erna Robinson—Seamstress, Fashion Designer, Teacher, Motivator

Mr. David Robinson—Teacher, Master, Maître, Inspirator, Motivator

The Robinsons Immigrate to the Netherlands

The Robinson Emigrate to Suriname—Mr. David Robinson Appointed Inspector of Education in Suriname

1968 Midday MULO Established—Founder: Mr. David Emanuel Robinson (Proficiat, Mr. Robinson!)

Mr. David Robinson—the Builder, the Constructor

Mr. David Robinson—Master, Maître, Building Basketball Fields

David and Erna Robinson—Hard Workers

My Father, the Superintendent—Strict but Loving!

David and Erna Robinson—Hard Workers to Give Their Children a Better Future

Mutual Respect Between Children Robinson and the Boys of Hendrik Monsels Internaat

The Boys of Room One

Our Pets—It’s OK to Own and Care for a Cat or a Dog

The Robinsons and Mr. Lootjie in the Netherlands

The Robinsons Back in Suriname

Farewell, Blackie; Farewell, Mother Cat

My Grandmother, Mama’s Mother, Proud with Papa

Mrs. Erna Robinson: Founder Children Home Nanette

Rhythm—the Gardener, the Helper, the All Man

Proficiat, Mrs. Erna Nanette Robinson—She Keeps Going and Going and Going

Some Setbacks

Farewell, Mama; Farewell, Mrs. Robinson; Farewell, Auntie

Papa Reminiscing

Epilogue

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