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Tag Archives: child
On A Mountain Top
The loss of a loved one is one of the hardest of life events, and when it is a child, be it a young child or an adult child, it is even worse. For my uncle, Lester “Jim” Wolfe and my aunt, Ruth Wolfe, the loss of their adult son, Larry Wolfe in an explosion on May 16, 1976, was a devastation. They, like any parent, had a really hard time coping with the loss. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, Loss, Reminiscing
Tagged birthday, Caryn's Thoughts, child, family, loss, memories, mountain top, Newport, off the grid, uncle, Washington, washington state
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Adventures With Tim
My niece, Kellie Hadlock’s boyfriend, Tim Thompson is an amazing dad, and a wonderful boyfriend to Kellie. She tells me that he is definitely her “far more than I could ask, imagine, or think” blessing! Continue reading
Right On Time
Becoming parents…it’s one of the greatest events in a person’s life. October 28, 2019, was that day for my grand-niece, Siara Olsen and her husband, Nick, as they welcomed their son, Alec Todd Olsen into the world. Alec, who arrived at 9:17am Continue reading
Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged baby boy, Caryn's Thoughts, child, family, Kids, memories, tall
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It’s A Boy
Every child deserves to have two good parents. I know, in a perfect world, every child will get that set of good parents, but unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. When my brother-in-law Continue reading
Posted in Family, Genealogy, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged adoption, brother-in-law, Caryn's Thoughts, child, dad, family, good parents, legally, memories, perfect world, relationship, son
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A Great Year
My nephew, Garrett Stevens has had a great year. It has been a year of great change for him and his wife, Kayla, who welcomed their first child on August 3, 2018. Their daughter, Elliott Continue reading
Posted in Family, Grandchildren, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged award, Caryn's Thoughts, child, daughter, family, huntington beach, memories, mister mom, sheridan, sun and sand, vacation, welder
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Of Deep Convictions
My niece, Cassie Iverson is a woman of deep convictions. She has researched her positions on things, including vaccinations, education, government, and a number of other things, and she has made up her own mind how she feels about all … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Reminiscing
Tagged birthday, Caryn's Thoughts, child, colorado, disabilities, family, fund raising, memories, noble fighters, opinions, parent, surgery, vaccinations
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Murder In The Skies
Most plane crashes are caused by pilot error or mechanical failure, but sometimes, someone commits an act of terrorism, or as in the case of United Airlines Flight 629 someone commits an act of hatred aimed at one person. These … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Reminiscing
Tagged bomb, Caryn's Thoughts, chicago, child, family, flight 629, memories, mother, murder, portland, seattle, spoiled brat
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Endless Energy
My grand-niece, Hattie Parmely is the middle child of my nephew, Eric Parmely and his wife, Ashley. Hattie and her siblings are being raised on a little farm outside of Casper, Wyoming. I am amazed at how well Hattie and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged animals, Caryn's Thoughts, Casper, chickens, child, endless energy, family, farm, goats, grand niece, Kids, memories, siblings, trampoline, Wyoming
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Special Delivery
About 47 years ago, while on a family vacation to California, my brother-in-law, Ron Schulenberg decided that he wanted to stay in California, and when asked what they should do about his older brother, Bob, Ron said,”just send for him … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Reminiscing
Tagged brother-in-law, California, Caryn's Thoughts, child, family, mail carrier, memories, post office, train, vacation
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Where Once Two Kids Stood
Few things change a person quite as much as a baby. It has been nearly a month since my great granddaughter made her entrance into the world. I have watched as my grandson, Chris Petersen and his fiancée, Karen changed … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Grandchildren, Kids, Reminiscing
Tagged babies, blessing, Caryn's Thoughts, child, family, grandma, great grandma, memories, parents
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