Tag Archives: Heaven

Her Love Of Children

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Caryn

My sister, Alena Stevens would have been 65 years old today. We miss her every day. So much has happened since she went to be with the Lord. Two of her children and their spouses are having babies this summer…Alena’s … Continue reading →

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Carrying On

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Caryn

For my brother-in-law, Mike Stevens the last year has been one of major changes. My sister, Alena, who is Mike’s wife of what would have been 42 years this year. Mike has had a tough year. It’s hard to be … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Moms

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Caryn

When your mom and mother-in-law are in Heaven, Mother’s Day is forever changed. My mom, Collene Spencer went to Heaven on February 22, 2015, and my mother-in-law, Joann Schulenberg, went to Heaven on January 4, 2018. Last year on April … Continue reading →

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Not In A Million Years

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Caryn

I never would have thought…not in a million years…that my younger sister would go to Heaven before me, much less, that a year could have gone by since her home going, but here we are. My heart feels sad, but … Continue reading →

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A Fleeting Moment

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Caryn

It’s hard to believe that my sister-in-law, Rachel Schulenberg, has been in Heaven for five years now. Rachel married my brother-in-law, Ron Schulenberg on June 12th, 2010, and with her came three children, Cassie Franklin, Riley Birky, and Tucker Birky, … Continue reading →

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Soft-Spoken In Life

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Caryn

My uncle, Jim Richards was a gentle man with a quiet, sweet spirit. He was always soft-spoken, and those who knew him were likely to say that he was a big teddy bear. Nevertheless, he was also a strong man … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Caryn

Our granddaughter, Athena Petersen became our granddaughter when she married our grandson, Josh Petersen. They are boy parents, and while they would have like to have a daughter, God had other plans for them, and they love each of their … Continue reading →

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Totally Devoted

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Caryn

My niece, Jessi Sawdon and her daughter, Adelaide, consider themselves two of the most blessed woman and girl on the planet. They tell me, “We can’t say enough about our love for Jason and Daddy!! Traits that everyone sees everyday … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not End

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Caryn

As the 41st anniversary of my sister, Alena Stevens’ marriage to the love of her life, Mike Stevens arrives, I am saddened, as is the rest of our family, that Alena isn’t here to celebrate it with her soulmate. Since … Continue reading →

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What It Means To Be A Great Dad

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Caryn

For those who no longer have their dad on Earth, Father Day inevitably carries a touch of sadness. Many of us long for just one more day or one more memory to share with their dad, but that is not … Continue reading →

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