Monthly Archives: June 2013

Life Changing Event

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Caryn

Few things change your life more that the entrance of a child into it. Whether it is your own baby, or your grandbaby…it makes no difference. Each one changes everything, but the first…well, that is a different thing. When my … Continue reading →

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Special Relationships

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Caryn

As Corrie’s birthday draws near, I am reminded of another of her birthdays…her first. Corrie’s birth put her in close connection with her great grandmother, with whom she shares that birthday. Her first birthday put Corrie, and her little sister … Continue reading →

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A Whole Lot Of Trouble

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Caryn

Bob’s Uncle Butch is the youngest of his dad’s sisters and  brothers. While he is Bob’s uncle, he is only 9 years older than Bob is. That said, I’m sure you can imagine that at some time during those years, … Continue reading →

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Super-Topher

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Caryn

My grand nephew, Topher, who is my niece Andrea’s son, is probably a lot like most little boys…into super heroes.  They dream of being just like their favorite one. Topher is very into the Avengers,  the Justice League, and my … Continue reading →

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Big City Girl

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Caryn

When I first met Bob’s cousin, Kim, she was a teeny little girl, just 4 years of age. She always went by Kimmie back then. Kim was the only girl of the three cousins that lived in Forsyth, Montana at … Continue reading →

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Running Through The Sprinkler

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Caryn

There are few things that spell summer better for little kids than water…whether it is a wading pool, the local swimming pool, the lake, water pistols, or running through the sprinkler. Kids just love the hot days, so they can … Continue reading →

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Good News Grandma!!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Caryn

When my grandson, Caalab was 5 years old, he came up to me when we were getting ready to leave to take him, his sister, and his cousins to school, and said, “Good news Grandma!! I just got my driver’s … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got Your Back

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Caryn

When men go off to war, their buddies become more than just people they serve with. They are family, and more importantly, they are a life line. These men, often barely more than boys, have to count of their fellow … Continue reading →

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A Kitty’s Best Friend

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Caryn

When my brother-in-law, Ron was a little boy, the family had cats for pets. While Ron tends to prefer dogs as pets these days, he did like cats when he was little. The nice thing about cats is that they … Continue reading →

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Never Far Away

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Caryn

My father-in-law passed away on May 5, 2013, but my mother-in-law is doing ok. Alzheimer’s Disease has removed all memory of his passing. I know that many people look at Alzheimer’s Disease as being a cruel thief. I can agree … Continue reading →

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