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Christmas Through The Years

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Caryn

Looking back on my life really, but focusing on Christmases, so much has changed. I remember Christmases with my parents and my sisters…simple times with just our family. After we opened gifts in the morning, the house would begin to be filled with the wonderful smells of the coming dinner. Continue reading →

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God’s Greatest Gift

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Caryn

Depending on who you talk to, you will hear a variety of thoughts on Christmas, from it being a pagan holiday to it being a Christian holiday, to Jesus being born in the spring…which is interesting to me, because my nephew, Continue reading →

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Love On Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Caryn

Years ago, especially in the old west and during the depression years, travel wasn’t so easy, even from just one town over or across town, so quite often, holidays were mixed with weddings, Continue reading →

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Finally Finished

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Caryn

I finally finished my Christmas shopping!! I’m very excited about it. I suppose that would sound funny to most people, especially when you consider that today is December 28th. In case you are wondering, no I’m not finished with next year’s Christmas shopping. Continue reading →

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I Will Have Hope

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Caryn

Most of the time, Christmas is a time filled with tradition. Many families celebrate it in exactly the same way every year. Of course, the most important thing about Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. When I think of where this world would be if Jesus Continue reading →

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Cooking From Scratch

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Caryn

My Uncle Elmer Johnson was an amazing cook. My cousin, Ellen Bremner, his oldest child recalls the many holiday meals he cooked over the years, and just how wonderful they were. Many people think that cooking is no big deal, Continue reading →

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Jesus Is The Reason

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Caryn

Christmas…a time with family, presents under the Christmas tree, eating far too much great food…is that all there is too it? No, of course not!! In fact, those things have very little to do with Christmas. That’s because Jesus Continue reading →

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It’s Ok To Celebrate Jesus Anytime

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Caryn

When most people think of Christmas, their minds think of Santa Clause, turkey dinners, and weeks of preparatory shopping, and yes those things are a part of Christmas for most people, but there is a far more important reason for … Continue reading →

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Shelter Christmas Party

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Caryn

When disaster strikes, and homes are in ruin, people try to come together to help return a sense of normalcy to the people affected by the disaster. Disasters happen quickly, and the devastation is often heavy. It is a difficult … Continue reading →

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The Death Of Black Friday

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Caryn

For a number of years, my husband, Bob and I have dragged ourselves out of bed to jump into the Black Friday shopping,to get a head start on our Christmas shopping. Our morning started with a stop for much needed … Continue reading →

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