Tag Archives: grandkids

Very Best Dad, Dad, Daddio

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie Thompson tells me that her dad, Chris Hadlock is the best dad ever! Kellie and Chris often play the guitar and sing together, and for Kellie, those times are her favorite times with him. Playing the guitar … Continue reading →

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Jennifer’s Calling

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely knew her calling with the birth of her first son, Barry Schulenberg. From the moment he arrived, Jennifer began working toward her nursing degree, and within two years she was a labor and delivery nurse. Jennifer … Continue reading →

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For His Family

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Caryn

My brother-in-law, Chris Hadlock has had a very busy year. The place he and my sister, Allyn Hadlock own along the North Platte River, needed a lot of work when they got it. They tore down the mobile home his … Continue reading →

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Family-Oriented Guy

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Caryn

My son-in-law, Kevin Petersen is a family-oriented guy who loves his kids and grandkids dearly. He and my daughter, Corrie Petersen have always been close to their kids. Like most parents, having a child move away is hard. When their son, Chris Petersen moved to Sheridan, Wyoming for college, Continue reading →

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Beautifully Blessed

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Caryn

My daughter, Corrie Petersen met her future husband, Kevin Petersen when she was 15 years old, and he was 19 years old. They were both working at Burger King. Much has changed since those days of first, last, and only love for my daughter. Continue reading →

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Corrie’s Time

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Caryn

My daughter, Corrie Petersen has spent the last year working in the career she was born to be in…nursing. Since 2005, when Corrie began helping with the caregiving of her grandparents, she knew that she was destined to go to nursing school. Continue reading →

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Before Our Very Eyes

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Caryn

Motherhood is such a complex occupation. Your actual title might be mom, mommy, momma, or some other version of the name, but you are so much more. You are a nurse, teacher, nurturer, referee, maid…well, you get the picture. A mother is the wearer of many hats, Continue reading →

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Better Known As Grammy

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Caryn

My sister, Allyn Hadlock, better known as Grammy. That name probably started out as just the grandkids, but as any grandparent knows, sooner or later, your kids call you that too, so their kids know who they are talking about. So, now, that is probably what more of them call her that. Continue reading →

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Working With The Parents

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Caryn

Children, especially young children, don’t really understand what their working parents do every day, and sometimes can even feel abandoned when they are especially young. It’s not their fault. They love their parents, and all children experience some separation anxiety at some point. Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Comfort Food

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Caryn

My husband’s grandmother, Vina Hein was an amazing cook. The food she made wasn’t fancy, and in fact I suppose it was what would be called “comfort food” these days. Continue reading →

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