Real Life Stories
"Helping others is part of everyone's purpose.
We are most blessed when we realize it."
Used with permission Katie m. Berggren
9 YEARS LATER
Dear Harry, ... I wanted to reach out and say hi and to thank you. I don't know if words could ever convey just how much your words and acts of kindness have impacted my life. At the time we met I was going through the most devastating events of my life. You opened your door and listened to me cry over the recent loss of my mother, the betrayal ,death of my husband, loss of my home, car and vicious verbal attacks from others. You listened and encouraged me to have faith, not grow bitter and look to the Lord for guidance. When I found myself trying to "grow up fast" you told me not to rush things that I was a butterfly who just came from her cocoon and that I must take the time to allow my wings to heal. I moved away from California ... with my sons in search of a peaceful, safe life. It has been 9 years since that move.
I listened to what you said and placed my focus on personal growth and raising my sons. Here we are 9 years later and my sons have grown into two of the most amazing young men, who are gentle and kind in both heart and action, My prayers of "breaking" the cycle of abuse by the men in the family have been answered. I went back to college and graduated with honors . I was offered a job ... here in town before I even graduated and 3 yrs later I am [in a senior position]. Through it all I looked to our Lord and prayed for strength and guidance and he never let me down. I learned to depend on me and became a much stronger woman because of that.
This morning I want to say "thank you", if it were not for your gentle words and open door I don't know that I would have made it through those days of darkness. I am so blessed and grateful the Lord put you in my path during a time of extreme need. Please know that you have forever changed not only my life but the lives of two young men. We will never forget you Harry.
Debbie - February 2017
TOOLS AND INSIGHTS TO HELP
When I went through unexpected death(s) in the family, I had struggled a lot with coping with you the sudden loss. Harry was there for me whenever I needed to talk or otherwise. He is a great listener as well as he provided many tools and insights to help me get back on the right track. He is comfortable to be around, very positive and very gifted at counseling. I would highly recommend him to anyone that may need these types of services.
Marc J. - July 2016
KEEPING ON TRACK
My wife and I have weekly premarital counseling with Harry. Since coming to Harry, we have learned to communicate better and our marriage has greatly improved. He does a great job of keeping us on track and getting the most out of our sessions. We plan on continuing our sessions for the foreseeable future and will recommend him to our friends.
David M. - Oct. 2016
I HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO THRIVING
If I were to look for external evidence that counseling is a God given spiritual gift, I would look no further than Harry Robinson. In my personal and professional experience with Harry, I have been restored and brought back to a path of not only surviving, but of thriving and conquering each day. I thoroughly recommend Harry for personal counseling and as a professional reference!
Shawn M. - April, 2015
"NEW" BASICS OF LIFE
Not having a gift of being a good communicator I hope I can express my gratitude to the things I learned during counseling with Harry.
As a 60 year old technical guy I grew up to see life through my eyes and mind, this is, I’m a visual person that analyses how everything works.
The problem is that relationships, especially with my wife, do not work quite this way. Through our conversations, printed material and exercises and even his own life experiences (and a little arm twisting…. : ] ), Harry was able to teach me some “new” basics of life. One of th[ese] elements is called “empathy”, and even though it is a foreign concept for some of us men, it is important to realize how much we need it in order to understand each other. Being honest I have to say this doesn’t mean that I just simply got it, and will start doing it right away. I know it is going to take some time, but with hope and pray and a little bit of practice I will learn how to put in practice this new “head” knowledge (or maybe when I grow up…. ;)
Seriously, I’m very thankful to Harry for his counsel and I will recommend him to any of my friends.
Sincerely,
Oscar R. - August2016
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
I have known Harry Robinson for many years. He lead a men’s group early Friday mornings and I watched in awe at his methods and practical application to so many different issues that various men were encountering.
Isaiah 9:6 points to the heart of counseling ministry: “ . . . and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor . . .” Christians know this [as] a reference to the Lord Jesus Christ. He is to rule and guide our lives. Anyone who actually counsels well is doing so by passing on the counsel of the Lord Jesus. In fact it is the Lord who is counseling right through the life of Harry to the people he counsels. This is an awesome responsibility, to say and do the right things and lead an exemplary life. Harry Robinson has always done that in my estimation.
I recommend Harry without reservation.
Richard S. - July 2016
COMPASSIONATE CARE
Harry has provided needed counseling to both myself and other family members during times of extreme grief. His compassionate care both to the believer and non-believer has been appropriate. Based on my personal experiences and interactions with Harry, I recommend the services of Families in Rich Encounters to anyone who finds themselves or a loved one in a position where counseling is needed.
Allen M. - May, 2016
SOMEONE WHO GENUINELY CARES
Harry is the kind of counselor that listens. He remembers the smallest detail, your children's names, spouses and your interests. If you are looking for someone who genuinely cares about you, and having you live your best life, then he is the counselor for you.
Sandra L. June2015
PERSPECTIVE AND GUIDANCE
I served for many years as a Christian counselor in the Army and counseled hundreds of Soldiers and their family members helping to give them the guidance and outside perspective that they needed…only to find out that where I needed to receive counseling myself...I had no one that I felt comfortable turning to. Thank God at that moment, I was referred to Harry at FiRE.
As someone who has served as a professional counselor and worked with nearly 100 professional therapists, military chaplains and psychiatrists…I can say without hesitation that among all of them…Harry truly stands out as the most gifted and talented counselor I have ever had the pleasure of working with and when the time came to get help…I can truly say that being referred to him was far and away the best thing that could have ever happened to me. I am so very thankful for having been blessed with the opportunity to get his perspective and receive the guidance that he gave me.
If you are looking for a counselor to help you through the challenges that you now face…simply put, you will not find a more professional Christian counselor to compare with the services offered by FiRE.
Whether you are just in need of a quick check-up or if you are dealing with the most tragic of situations that life often brings…there is no one that I would give a higher recommendation to than I do now to FiRE. God works out all things for those who love him…and I believe there is a reason that you were brought to this page and are reading this message. If you give Harry an hour of your time…I believe that you will understand exactly what I mean!
Very Sincerely, Aaron S
U.S. Master Sergeant (Ret.)
July 2016
GETTING TO THE CORE
I've had a few counselors over the years but Harry is the epitome of calmness, honoring each individual's hurts and validity and getting to the core of the problem. I recommend him highly!
Denise M. - Oct, 2016
SOMETHING VERY MAGICAL JUST HAPPENED
My husband and I started seeing Harry Robinson to strengthen our marriage. Every time we left our session we both felt like something very magical just happened. Harry has given us both a set of tools that we can refer to anytime we have an upset. He has a way of showing both of us how to be loving and kind to each other. My husband speaks to me in a way that melts my heart. It is so endearing to see him use the tools Harry taught him to soothe me with. And all that is not even Harry's greatest quality. I truly can’t say enough. He listens, understands and seems to have an intuitive compass to lead us and help us to see and hear. We are truly grateful!
Tim & Teresa A. August2016