Monthly Archives: October 2013

Not Just For Kids

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Caryn

Every year on October 31st, kids all over the country take to the streets, knocking on doors to collect a bounty of candy…whether they need it or not. My kids and grandkids are all beyond the trick or treat stage … Continue reading →

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Lost Dreams

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Caryn

A couple’s wedding day is quite possibly the most wonderful day of their lives. It is that moment when all their hopes and dreams begin to come to life. The wedding day is quickly behind them and they begin their … Continue reading →

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Late To My Bridal Shower

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Caryn

In church on Sunday, we were talking about patience…a subject that we all need to think about, but often don’t. It brought to mind something that happened to me years ago…on my way to my bridal shower. For those of … Continue reading →

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Matching Or Mismatching

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Caryn

For seven years, Susan was the youngest grandchild of my in-laws. I suppose we thought of her as the baby all that time, but she really wasn’t. She was to be the youngest girl for the rest of her life, … Continue reading →

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The Strange Side

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Caryn

My niece, Dustie has been a homemaker and she has worked outside the home in the 11 years that she has been married to my nephew, Rob. She is a great mom, and has done a wonderful job caring for … Continue reading →

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Go To Person

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Caryn

As the youngest of my Grandma and Grandpa Byer’s family, my Aunt Sandy got to hear all the stories of her family’s lives, starting at a very young age. Her siblings were already out there doing things with their lives, … Continue reading →

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The Humorous Side

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Caryn

Our nephew, Tucker has always been such a happy kid. He loves life and all that it has to offer. Tucker find humor in things that the rest of us might not see as humorous…a good trait to have when … Continue reading →

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A Big Helping Of Mischief On The Side

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Caryn

One year ago today, we received a new little addition to the Schulenberg family. Little miss Reagan could have arrived on her mommy’s birthday, and in fact maybe she tried, but she wasn’t quite fast enough, and so they each … Continue reading →

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Just A Dream Away

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Caryn

One year ago today…on her birthday, my niece, Ashley found herself in labor with her first child. While her daughter, Reagan would not arrive until the next day, it would still be a day that would herald a change in … Continue reading →

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Final Wishes

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Caryn

When a person knows that their life is coming to a close, they start to think about the things they will miss in this world. Often that includes their family members who don’t live close, or even their hometown. When … Continue reading →

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