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Mixed Emotions In Thankfulness

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Caryn

As Thanksgiving approached this year, I found myself thinking of the things I’m thankful for. Of course, I’m thankful first and foremost for my loving Heavenly Father. He is always there for me. He will never leave me nor forsake … Continue reading →

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Friendships Rediscovered

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Caryn

When my mom was first married, she and my dad moved to Superior, Wisconsin. Dad’s brother, my Uncle Bill Spencer and his wife, my Aunt Doris lived there, and they had a rental house just across the back yard from … Continue reading →

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There’s Always Time

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Caryn

I talked to my Aunt Sandy Pattan yesterday. She wanted me to post that the family picnic was coming up. That is a common event each year, but what surprises me is that so many people do not attend. I … Continue reading →

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Far From Home

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Caryn

When a young wife moves half way across the country from her childhood home, she can get to a point where she really misses her family, especially her parents. That was the case for my mom when she married my … Continue reading →

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A Hint Of Loneliness

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Caryn

As I was helping my sister-in-law, Brenda and my daughter, Corrie with some projects around Brenda’s house today, we started talking about Christmas Eve, which is always held at Brenda’s house. The talk was really about planning for the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Missing Those Who Live Far Away

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Caryn

As Bob and I were having breakfast this morning, I noticed a family leaving the restaurant. They stopped outside to hug each other and say goodbye. There were two little girls there that the elder side of the family seemed … Continue reading →

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Farmed Out

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Caryn

There are many ways for a family to be spread across the country. Most times, these days anyway, it is a choice to move to a different place or climate, but other times, people move for work or education. People … Continue reading →

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