Tag Archives: childhood

Bringer Of Sunshine And Happiness

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Caryn

As my mom, Collene Spencer enters her seventh year in Heaven, even though there is no time in Heaven, it is the seventh year in Earth years. My sisters, Cheryl Masterson, Caryl Reed, Alena Stevens, Allyn Hadlock, Continue reading →

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His Favorite Place

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Caryn

My brother-in-law, Chris Hadlock has had a very busy summer. Last year, he and his wife, my sister, Allyn purchased the land where his parents lived, and he grew up, and had the old home torn down, because it was in disrepair. Then, they built a new house on his favorite place on earth, Continue reading →

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The Perfect Kind Of Day

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Caryn

My sister, Allyn Hadlock and her husband, Chris recently inherited the land his parents had owned, and the home where Chris grew up. The house was old, and had to be torn down, but they built a beautiful new home in its place. The move was a dream come true for Chris Continue reading →

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Teaching Art

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Caryn

Throughout their childhood, my nieces, Michelle Stevens and Lindsay Moore were the best of friends. They were always having adventures…usually funny ones. Continue reading →

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Such Drastic Change

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Caryn

Few days make me dread writing my daily story, but then few days in my life have marked the beginning of such drastic change in my life either. It was December 12, 2007, twelve years ago, and my dad, Allen … Continue reading →

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Witness To A Plane Crash

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Caryn

Years ago, my mom, Collene Spencer told me about witnessing a plane crash as a little girl. I wish I had thought to get more information Continue reading →

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“Kommt, Lasst Uns Unsern Kindern Leben”

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Caryn

Many people think of Kindergarten as almost a play date. They think of a classroom filled with toys, books, and craft supplies, as well as a playground for recess. Many people think of it as a daycare for working parents, … Continue reading →

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It Just Doesn’t Bother Me

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Caryn

Sixty years…it is an age that many people dread, but for some reason, it just doesn’t bother me. When I look at my life, I find that there are memories over the past six decades that I will always want … Continue reading →

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To Be Young Again

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Caryn

People may think that having children is a way of staying young, or reliving our childhood, but in reality, having children ages the parents. They go from being free from responsibility to being surrounded by responsibilities. Diapers, feedings, and lots … Continue reading →

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Such Excitement

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Caryn

As little girls, my sisters and I would get very excited when our different grown cousins, aunts, or uncles would come over. Like all little kids, we would want to hang out with the adults, and tell them about everything … Continue reading →

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