Tag Archives: kindness

Not “Banker’s Hours”

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Brenda Schulenberg is a very special kind of person. She has a strong sense of fairness when it comes to how people should be treated. She also has a deep kindness toward people. Because of these two things, Continue reading →

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The Abundance Of The Heart

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Caryn

My niece, Jenny Spethman is my sister, Cheryl Masterson’s youngest child, and sometimes it’s still hard for me to believe that she is all grown up and a mother of 5 children, one of whom is graduating from high school this year. Continue reading →

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Until She Knew His Heart

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Caryn

My niece, Siara Olsen had a really tough year two years ago, but God had a new plan for her life. Siara was unsure why God would send her a man who shared a birthday with her son Alec Olsen. Siara lost Alec just a little under two years ago, to RSV. Continue reading →

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A More Caring Lifestyle

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Caryn

The other day, while in the Black Hills, I was spending time in one of my favorite pastimes…people watching. Keystone, South Dakota is an interesting mix of people, and somehow everyone gets along and mingles with ease. There is no animosity in Keystone. Continue reading →

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Over The Years

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Caryn

It’s always strange to look back and realize that a loved one has been in Heaven for a year. Continue reading →

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A Blessed Life

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Caryn

My niece, Susan Griffith is a kind and loving person. She has such a sweet spirit, and a gentleness in her ways. I’m sure these traits are part of what draws many people to Susan. I know that they are … Continue reading →

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Winning Attitude

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Zack Spethman is a great kid, but he is quickly growing up and is hardly a kid anymore. Today he became a teenager, and is just about to finish his first year of middle school. That put him … Continue reading →

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Happily Going In The Same Direction

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Caryn

Brian Cratty, who is my sister-in-law Jennifer Parmely’s partner is a somewhat quiet man, who is very likable. They share so many common interests, the biggest of which is the love of the outdoors. That means hiking, skiing, and of … Continue reading →

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The Protector

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Ethan Hadlock is a sweet boy. He is always ready to hand out the hugs to all the people he cares about. Ethan is the oldest of my sister, Allyn and her husband, Chris Hadlock’s grandchildren, and the … Continue reading →

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The Blessing Of Dads

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Caryn

Sometimes, it’s hard for me to realize that Father’s Day is again upon us. Since both my dad, Allen Spencer and my father-in-law, Walter Schulenberg are in Heaven now, the commercialized part of Father’s Day has little effect on me. … Continue reading →

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