Tag Archives: columbia

Traveling Man

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Caryn

My grandnephew, James Renville has always loved to travel, and in fact, he would probably enjoy living in another country for a while. A likely choice for him would be Columbia, because his wife, Manuela Ortiz has family there. During … Continue reading →

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Qualities Of A Great Leader

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Caryn

My grandniece, Manuela Ortiz joined our family when she married my grandnephew, James Renville on July 18, 2021. Manuela, who goes by Manu, is a sweet, bubbly girl who has put the sparkle in James’ life. They are opposites in … Continue reading →

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Playing Pool

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Caryn

My Grandnephew, James Renville is a multi-talented guy. When he and his dad, James Renville’s team finished 1st in the 10 Ball pool league, the won a trip to Las Vegas USAPL National Championship. The trip was all expense paid, … Continue reading →

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So Perfect

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Caryn

My grandniece, Manuela Ortiz is a super sweet girl, who married into our family when she married my grandnephew, James Renville. They are so perfect for each other, because they are opposites who complement each other so well. Manuela is … Continue reading →

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Incredibly Blessed

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, James Renville and his wife, Manuela have been having a very good year. Last year, just shortly after James’ birthday, they traveled to Colombia so that James could meet his new extended family for the first time. Continue reading →

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God Had Other Plans

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Caryn

My grandniece, Manuela Ortiz, has had a very exciting year. She and my grandnephew, James Renville are buying a house. The house belongs to his mom, Toni Chase currently, and it is the house where James spent much of his childhood, so it is really a cool thing for his to be buying this particular house. Continue reading →

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New Life Experiences

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Caryn

After working for the City of Casper since high school, my grandnephew, James Renville decided that it was time for a change. So, he went to work for Red-D-Arc Welderentals. I didn’t know what kind of a company this was, but suspected that it had to do with welding. Continue reading →

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Manuela’s Journey

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Caryn

My grandniece, Manuela Ortiz joined our family on July 18, 2021, when she married my grandnephew, James Renville. Manuela is such a happy person, and she brings so much sunshine into the lives of our family. She is an excellent dancer, and James is learning to dance too. Continue reading →

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Watching Her Dance

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Caryn

My grandniece, Manuela Ortiz (Renville) is a sweet girl, who is full of life and joy. She married my grandnephew, James Renville last summer, and they have been enjoying their new life together. They both love to travel, and they go as much as they can. Continue reading →

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Smooth Landing Back On Earth

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Caryn

September 17, 1976 was an epic day in American history, and truly in world history as well. This was the day that the seemingly impossible became possible. Man had been in space many times by that date, but the crafts … Continue reading →

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