Monthly Archives: February 2015

A Joy To Be Around

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Caryn

Nineteen years ago today, I became a grandmother for the first time, when my daughter, Corrie, and her husband, Kevin Petersen gave me my first grandson, Chris Petersen. It was such an exciting time for me. It seemed like I … Continue reading →

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Not So Much Has Changed

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Caryn

As my mother-in-law, Joann Schulenberg has grown older, Alzheimer’s Disease has caused her to slip back in time in many ways. Her memories are of things in the distant past, while current events often elude her now. She doesn’t remember … Continue reading →

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Legacy Of Love

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Caryn

You never know what kind of an impact you really have on those around you until you leave this world. It is then that all those whose lives you touched step up and show what you meant to them. Oh … Continue reading →

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Together Again

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Caryn

It was really hard for Mom, as a widow to stay in this place after the love of her life, my dad had moved to Heaven. Her heart was divided between her children and grandchildren, and her desire to go … Continue reading →

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Spring Will Come

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Caryn

For years now, part of our Mother’s Day gift to Mom was to clean up her yard, make necessary repairs, and plant flowers in anticipation of the coming Spring. Mom had decided that she really had everything she needed, and … Continue reading →

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Hello Doll

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Caryn

From the moment he first met her, my dad always called my mom, Doll. It was a term of endearment reserved for Dad alone to use. To us, of course, she was mom, or mommy when we were little, but … Continue reading →

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World Traveler

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Caryn

My niece, Christina Masterson recently moved to Germany to live with her mother for a while. It is a wonderful opportunity for her to see the world, and still spend time with family. During the time she has been living … Continue reading →

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Little Brother

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Caryn

I never had a little brother…or any brother for that matter, until I married Bob. I had a brother-in-law then, but no brothers. If I could have picked a little brother, I think he would have been just like Bob’s … Continue reading →

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Her Calling

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Caryn

Over the years, my sister-in-law, Debbie Cook has tried her hand at a variety of different crafts. Debbie had always done a lot of sewing, and had made her daughters clothing. Sewing was never really my thing, although I could … Continue reading →

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Soup

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Caryn

The other day, I decided to make a crock pot of homemade Chicken Noodle soup. It had been years since I had made it, because life had become so busy and I just didn’t seem to have time…especially when I … Continue reading →

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