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Connecting With Our Loved Ones

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Caryn

While some people think that Valentine’s Day is just another “far to commercialized” holiday, I like the idea of telling those you love, that you are thinking of them today. Yes, we should be thinking of them every day, and most of us do that, but to set aside a day to give that little extra, Continue reading →

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As A Family

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Caryn

Every family struggles to find ways to do things together…not to mention the time to do so. Kids have their own activities, such as sports, dance, and other club and school activities. Continue reading →

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Everyone She Loves

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Aleesia Spethman is the youngest child of her parents, Jenny and Steve Spethman, and the youngest grandchild of my sister, Cheryl Masterson. Aleesia is a bubbly six year old girl who is getting ready to start first grade … Continue reading →

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Good Friends, And Sisters

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Caryn

My older sister is without doubt, one of the nicest people I know. She is always careful of peoples feelings, and is generous to a fault. If she can help someone, she will help them. Cheryl is just a very … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Mission In History.

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Caryn

When I think of Easter, I immediately think of my Christian faith. I think of the miracle of salvation, and the willing sacrifice of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The human race was in so much trouble. Sin had … Continue reading →

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It’s The Love That Matters

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Caryn

Whether you consider Valentine’s Day to be a highly commercialized day, geared toward getting the consumer to spend a bunch of money on silliness, or you see it as a day set aside to celebrate love, everyone who has loved … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Gift

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Caryn

The Christmas rush is behind us for another year. The gifts are purchased, and wrapped, and for many people, already opened. Christmas dinner is being prepared and families are gathering together. The house is filled with laughter and conversation and … Continue reading →

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Changing Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Caryn

Christmas Eve traditions can vary from family to family. My husband, Bob’s family always got together for a chili dinner on Christmas eve. Then they opened the presents, and the kids spent the rest of the evening playing with their … Continue reading →

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Kid At Heart

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Caryn

My dad’s younger sister, Ruth Spencer married a man named Lester Alonzo Wolfe…who went by Jim, and I truly can’t imagine him as Lester. He was Uncle Jim, and he was truly a kid at heart. He could be serious … Continue reading →

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Dinner With The President

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Caryn

When we think of dinners with the President of the United States, we think of state dinners with tons of security, and massive pre-planning. Presidential dinners have changed distinctly since Washington’s day. The nation was much smaller for sure, and … Continue reading →

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