Tag Archives: blessing

Handsome Pandsome

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Caryn

My great-grandnephew, Jaxx Harman is Such a sweet boy. He parents, Jake and Melanie Harman say, “That little boy by far is one of the sweetest things God has ever created!” He is the youngest of his parents three children, … Continue reading →

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Feeling Very Blessed

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jaxon Killinger and his sister, Brooklyn, joined our family when his dad, Chris Killinger married my niece, Lacey (Stevens) Killinger, and we all feel very blessed to have these bonus children in our lives. It amazes me, Continue reading →

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A Good Dad

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Caryn

We all have one, and some of us were blessed with two, either a father-in-law, or a stepdad, or even a mentor for those who never knew their own dad. I was one of those who were blessed with a wonderful dad and a wonderful father-in-law,
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Before Our Very Eyes

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Caryn

Motherhood is such a complex occupation. Your actual title might be mom, mommy, momma, or some other version of the name, but you are so much more. You are a nurse, teacher, nurturer, referee, maid…well, you get the picture. A mother is the wearer of many hats, Continue reading →

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Indispensable

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Caryn

When I first came home from the hospital, after I was born, I found my sister, Cheryl Masterson waiting there. She has always been in my life. My first blessing of a sister, and I was hers. We would later go on to have three more sisters; Continue reading →

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A Day In The Life

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Caryn

What a difference a year can make. Today is my mom, Caryn Schulenberg’s birthday and I’m the lucky one to write her post this year. Every day and every year things change. We never know what to expect next, Continue reading →

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Missing Rachel

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Rachel Schulenberg joined our family when she married my brother-in-law, Ron Schulenberg on June 2, 2010. It was a match made in Heaven. Rachel was introduced to Ron by his nieces, Machelle Moore and Susan Griffith. She was perfect for Ron. She was kindhearted and sweet, and a blessing to all who knew her. Continue reading →

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They Can’t Forget

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Caryn

Imagine being able to remember every day of your life, or maybe, not being able to forget any of it. Everyone is different, and the brain is quite mysterious. Some people have vague or no specific memories about their past, while others remember all the details of their lives. Continue reading →

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Sweet Rachel

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Caryn

The loss of a loved one, at any age is terribly hard, but when the loved one is only 45 years old, it is even harder. My sister-in-law, Rachel (Franklin) Schulenberg was a sweet, kind, and loving woman, who was loved by all who knew her. She married my brother-in-law, Ron Schulenberg on June 12, 2010. Continue reading →

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A Quiet Man

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Caryn

When my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely met her partner, Brian Cratty, I remember thinking about how quiet he was. I suppose it isn’t surprising to have someone be a little quiet when meeting a large family like ours is. Continue reading →

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