Monthly Archives: September 2014

A Missing Link

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Caryn

After seeing some old pictures of the Knox family a while back, I have wondered about one picture in particular. I’m never sure exactly why one picture stands out in my mind above all the others I have, but it … Continue reading →

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Clear The Sidewalks

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Caryn

When your youngest child reaches driving age, you most likely find yourself breathing a sigh of relief, because they can get themselves to their own functions, to school, and home again. You are also feeling a little bit apprehensive, because … Continue reading →

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Attitude Of Gratitude

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Caryn

Eight years ago, Bob and I took a trip to Texas, during which we visited Galveston. Like my Dad, who visited Galveston during his Rest and Relaxation period during World War II, I found that I absolutely loved Galveston. For … Continue reading →

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Larger Than Life

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Caryn

While in Wisconsin to visit relatives, we stopped at the graves of my grandparents, my dad’s parents. It was very strange to be standing in the very spot where they lie resting…to be so close to their physical beings. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Know He Isn’t Here?

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Caryn

When we think of family, we don’t always think of pets, but to pet owners, their pets are as much family as their siblings, parents, or kids. My daughter, Corrie Petersen and her family have two dogs and two cats. … Continue reading →

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The Family History Journey Continues

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Caryn

With every step I take in the family history journey, I find as much mystery as I do revelation. It seems that for every door opened, comes a multitude of questions. Recently my sister, Cheryl Masterson, my mom, Collene Spencer, … Continue reading →

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A Creature Of Habit

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Caryn

When problems occurred with my blog site over the last few days, creating the need to change my theme, I found myself feeling a little out of sorts about the whole thing. I have always liked my blog theme, and … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Birthday

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Caryn

Of all the birthdays my son-in-law, Kevin Petersen has had, I have a feeling that this one will be the most bittersweet. This will be the first birthday in eighteen years that has passed without seeing his son, Chris, in … Continue reading →

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Cut From The Same Cloth

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Caryn

Our trip back to Superior, Wisconsin was to reconnect with our Spencer cousins, Pam and her husband, Mike Wendling, Bill, wife, Maureen and daughter, Kristin Spencer, our cousin Jim’s son, Cody Spencer and his girlfriend, Emma Rainey, Uncle Bill Spencer, … Continue reading →

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Mixed Up…And Wrong

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Caryn

Things have a way of coming full circle in life. I remember, so well, the point when my daughter, Corrie and her then new husband, Kevin Petersen left their wedding reception. All of the planning, the ceremony, and now the … Continue reading →

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