Tag Archives: best friends

She Just Left

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Caryn

As the new year begins, we find ourselves thinking about our mom, Collene Spencer, as we do every New Year’s Day, because this would have been her 90th birthday. It’s hard to believe that she has been in Heaven for … Continue reading →

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It’s Always About Others

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Caryn

My aunt, Doris Spencer has a heart of gold. She is the type of person who always wanted to make sure everyone else had what they needed and that they were comfortable. It never mattered what time our family might pull into town for a visit. Continue reading →

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Married To My Best Friend

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Caryn

My husband, Bob Schulenberg is truly the love of my life. God blessed me with my husband while I was still in high school. I know I’m not the only person ever to meet their future spouse in high school, High School Sweethearts can be a common term among married couples, and in fact, Continue reading →

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The Longest Summer

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Caryn

My great grand-niece, Alice Green is the sweet little bonus baby that my grand-nephew Jake Harman got when he married her mother, Melanie. Alice is a wonderful little girl, and I loved her immediately. Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Caryn

This year has been a little difficult for my nephew, Barry Schulenberg and his wife, Kelli. Their long-time companion, Dakota, a Black Labrador Retriever dog passed away a few months ago, and they were feeling very sad. Anytime you lose … Continue reading →

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Brotherly Love

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Caryn

When I look at the pictures of my dad and his brother, my Uncle Bill, I can see how much they loved each other. They may have tried to look tough, but there was a lot of brotherly love between … Continue reading →

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A Little Help, Please

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Caryn

When you see a cute picture like this one of my aunts, Bonnie, Dixie, and Sandy, you immediately think, “Oh, those girls must be best friends and sisters, not just sisters. Or their parents must have really trained them very … Continue reading →

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Best Friends

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Caryn

Eighteen years ago today, my youngest daughter, Amy married her best friend, Travis. It’s strange to think that your children have been married for many years now. It forces you to realize that they aren’t kids anymore. Oh, you know … Continue reading →

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What All The Fuss Is About

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Caryn

When toddlers are placed in close proximity with a baby, it always seems like the first thing they want to do is touch the baby’s head. I never could figure out what the attraction was. Of course, the last thing … Continue reading →

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They’re Family

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Caryn

We have all had a best friend…someone who is as close to us as a sister or brother, but through the years these close friendships often dwindle and fade into the obscurity of time. Friends go their separate ways as … Continue reading →

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