For love and farming: God’s grace guides couple’s journey from hardship to success

The Robinson family (Photo: Gavin Jones) Hotels did not always pay immediately, with some taking as long as two months to settle invoices. This made it difficult to secure the money needed to maintain a consistent supply. In the interim, Robinson took up employment to help provide for his children and meet other household expenses. He later returned his attention to the farm. He said ANR has continued to expand since then, and he hopes his experience will encourage others who are pursuing dreams that may not initially be understood by those around them. “I just want to use my story to encourage somebody else who has a dream because a lot of persons did not share our dream. I myself didn’t see it either, but there was just something inside me giving me that drive to move forward, and I thank God every day for that,” he said.

Robinson said the challenges strengthened his faith though he had not considered himself particularly religious. He credited his wife, whom he married approximately 27 years ago, with playing a significant role in his spiritual journey. When Nannette decided to be baptised, he was initially hesitant, telling her that he would accompany her but was not yet ready to take the same step. However, on the morning of the baptism, he surprised her by being the first to be baptised. He described his wife as someone who continually sets the pace for him, adding, “The success of a man depends on a really good woman behind him. ” He said Nannette's contribution to the business extended far beyond her initial vision. During the early years, when they could not afford to employ workers, the couple handled all the farming activities themselves. “She has been…