Tag Archives: school

Smiley Kid

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Caryn

My great grandnephew, Max Herr is one of the “smiliest” little boys I have ever met. His whole face smiles, and his happiness simply pours out of him. Max loves his mommy and daddy more than anything in the whole … Continue reading →

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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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Sweet Talker

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jaxx Harman is one of the sweetest boys ever!! He learned being a gentleman from his daddy, my nephew Jake Harman, and like his dad, Jaxx is always telling his mom, Melanie Harman and sisters, Alice Green and … Continue reading →

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Tim’s Big Year

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Caryn

My nephew, Tim Thompson has a lot of things happening these days!! In the last year, he joined our family when he got married last year to my niece, Kellie (Hadlock) Thompson on June 28, 2025. Not wanting to wait, … Continue reading →

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A Non-Traditional Road

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Caryn

My nephew, Isaac Spethman has always been an industrious young man…from the time he was just a small child, in fact. From the time he was just seven years old, Isaac has held down a job. I know that sounds … Continue reading →

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That’s Katie

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Caryn

My grandniece, Katie Balcerzak joined our family when she married my grandnephew, Keifer Balcerzak. They were sweethearts in school, and they were perfect for each other even then. They always seemed to me to be a “glamorous” couple, even as … Continue reading →

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It’s Inevitable

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Caryn

Every year, after having a carefree time of summer, the inevitable arrives…going back to school. Some kids love going back. Others hate going back, and some have mixed feelings about it. Still, there is a level of excitement for most kids, Continue reading →

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Standing Up For Herself

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Caryn

When someone is being bullied or even just ignored, they can get depressed, or they can do whatever it takes to better their situation. Sometimes that means switching schools, because the one you were at won’t help the situation, and sometimes it means standing up for yourself, but sometimes it means both. Continue reading →

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Class Leader

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Caryn

My grandniece, Zoey Iverson is a very special girl. From her birth, as her mother, Cassie Franklin’s second child, Zoey was the “oldest” child, because her brother, Lucas Iverson had Down Syndrome and would need a lot of help. Zoey was just the girl for the job. She is a very loving and caring little girl. Continue reading →

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Mom Love

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Caryn

Since both my mother, Collene Spencer and mother-in-law, Joann Schulenberg are in Heaven now, Mother’s Day has taken on a new meaning. I think of my “moms” often, and I miss them both very much. They were a huge part of my life, and since I was part of the team that took care of them at the end of their lives, Continue reading →

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