Tag Archives: work

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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The No More Housework Rule

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Caryn

My aunt, Virginia Beadle was one of the sweetest, most kindhearted people I ever knew. She had a quiet voice that spoke volumes. It wasn’t that she spoke so softly that you couldn’t hear, although she did speak softly. Rather, it was the gentleness of her voice. I think that is what people mean when they say “soft-spoken.” Continue reading →

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Unique Memories

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Caryn

Thinking about my sister, Cheryl Masterson’s life as a single mom of five kids, I decided to ask the kids to give me one unique memory of their life with their mom. Her oldest, Chantel Balcerzak told me that finding one memory was not easy, because her mind keeps jumping to everything else, Continue reading →

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A Little Bit Country Sunshine

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Caryn

Athena Salazar is my grandson, Josh Petersen’s fiancée, and they are planning for the soon arrival of their little baby boy. Athena and Josh met in middle school, and while they weren’t an item then, they became an item when they reconnected at work almost two years ago, Continue reading →

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A Great Attitude

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Caryn

My nephew, Weston Moore decided last year, after his high school graduation, to take some time off before going to college. He wanted to work, save up some money, and buy a different car. He also planned to save up some money for when he goes back to school. Continue reading →

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Shaping Up

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Caryn

My nephew, Isaac Spethman has always been an innovative young man, wanting to work from a young age, which we were all proud of but also found to be really cute for a little boy. Continue reading →

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Being Needed

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Caryn

I have four sisters, and three brothers-in-law. My husband Bob had four sisters and one brother. He still has three sisters, his brother, a sister-in-law, and two brothers-in-law. We are missing his sister, Marlyce, Continue reading →

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A Woman Of Resilience

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Caryn

My aunt, Virginia Beadle is a woman of resilience. There are still a few of those around. They are the people who face adversity head on and fight their way back to health with strength and courage. Continue reading →

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The Older Brother

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Caryn

My uncle, Larry Byer was my mom, Collene Spencer’s older brother, and along with their younger brother, Wayne Byer, her best friends from her early childhood. Continue reading →

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Great Pride In Her Community

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Caryn

My niece, Jessi Sawdon is a woman of many talents. First and foremost, she is a great wife and mother. Her husband Jason is a Wyoming Highway Patrolman, and Jessi make a perfect partner for him in all work related … Continue reading →

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