Martha Axmann intends to serve God all the days of her life as her daughter, Robyn, did. That desire recently propelled her to Romania with the There Is Hope Foundation to direct a Vacation Bible School and assist with evening worship services for adults.
Martha tutors privately in Spartanburg, South Carolina and recently taught in the Spartanburg County Adult Education Program, served on the Foster Care Board of Spartanburg County and is currently working with Bible in Education Program and the Guardian ad Litem Program of Spartanburg County. At First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, she is a member of the adult choir, teaches VBS, works with the Women's Missionary Union, is the Music leader for an adult dept., is active in Sunday School and is a writer for one of the church newsletters.
Martha co-wrote with Dr. Sandra Thomas of ETV two series in social studies and geography, programs viewed weekly in all South Carolina schools. Her published writing includes an article for teachers in Early Years magazine, a drama for adults published by Lillenas, curriculum guides in math and social studies, and articles for publications of her church, including a monthly column for other young-at-heart members. She also co-authored a book on holidays for children.
Born and raised in Cowpens, South Carolina, Martha attended Anderson University (then a two-year college) on a music scholarship after graduating from high school. She earned an AA in education at Anderson and then attended and graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, with a BA in elementary education. While teaching, Martha earned thirty hours of graduate credit from Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, The Citadel, and Furman.
Martha resides in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her late husband, William, was employed by Milliken & Company for forty-one years. When she is not busy volunteering or spending time with her three grandchildren, Mrs. Axmann enjoys reading, writing, decorating, and music. She also loves to shop!
Book Recap:
An astrocytoma brain stem tumor ended Robyn Axmann’s life when Robyn was just 26, newly licensed and ready to serve the Lord with an MSW degree. Robyn had followed God all her life in everything she did. Throughout her diagnosis and treatment, she continued to do so with every day she was given. Robyn won the race of life.
In this book, Martha Axmann, Robyn’s mother, recounts Robyn’s growing up and college years, her enthusiasm for life, and her unwavering faith despite the devastation of her dreams. Martha opens the windows of her soul and shares how she grew in her Christian faith when she was thrown into the valley of grief over Robyn’s death—and again ten years later when she lost her best friend and companion, her husband, William.
Challenged by Robyn’s godly life, Martha chose to continue serving the Lord despite her losses. Her book offers comfort to other parents who have lost children by pointing them to God with her story and with Scripture, personal letters she received, and notes from sermons. She explains how she adjusted to widowhood and encourages everyone, young people and parents especially, not to take life for granted and to live every day to the fullest, serving God.
Possible Interview Topics:
Dealing with the Death of a Child
Making Every Day Count—Serving God Every Day
Adjusting to Widowhood
Navigating the Medical System with a Seriously Ill Family Member
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