Monthly Archives: February 2013

Seventeen Already

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Caryn

As my oldest grandson, Chris turns 17 years of age, I find myself wondering just where the years have gone. I was there when he was born, and I’m certain it was just last week. Now he has grown so … Continue reading →

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Just A Little More Time

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Caryn

Today is my mother-in-law’s 82nd birthday. If you ask her how old she is, she will likely tell you that she is 65. Alzheimer’s Disease has taken away her memory of the more recent years, but she is still here … Continue reading →

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Oh, Those Hats

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Caryn

When Prince William married Kate Middleton, the world became enthralled with the hats that were being worn by the elite female guests. It was as if the hat was the only part of the outfit that mattered. I watched when … Continue reading →

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Angelic Voices

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Caryn

As our 38th wedding anniversary approaches, I am reminded of the flurry of activity that was going on about this time in the planning stages of the ceremony. My wedding gown, which was made by my grandmother was finished, and it … Continue reading →

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Wheels

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Caryn

From the time he was just a little boy, my nephew, Barry loved all things wheel related…from wagons to trucks, and especially tractors. Of course, when he was little he wasn’t allowed to do much serious driving, so he had … Continue reading →

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Not The Best Birthday Ever

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Caryn

My grand niece, Christina has to spend this, her 17th birthday, staying off of her feet after having surgery on her knee a few days ago. While I’m sure that the pain of her injured knee was far worse than the knee … Continue reading →

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Kid Brother

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Caryn

When you are one of two brothers, in a family of six children, your life is spent with a whole lot of female influence, and with most sisters, that means being bossed around a lot. Now if you happen to … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Child, But Not Really

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Debbie is the second of my in-law’s six children, but in many ways she is the oldest. Her older sister, Marlyce was born developmentally disabled. Even though Debbie was three years younger, she quickly became the oldest child. Marlyce … Continue reading →

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Journey Beyond Loss

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Caryn

When a couple has been married for many years, as my mom and dad were, before his passing, the years beyond their earthly time together reminds me of the recent version of the Titanic, where Rose had to go on after Jack’s … Continue reading →

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Comedians

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Caryn

Sometimes I think my family had a lot of comedians in its past. As I look through the pictures from every part of my family, I continue to come up with pictures that are obviously staged intending to get a reaction. … Continue reading →

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