Tag: Christmas
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Aylmer to Granton
Read More: Aylmer to GrantonThat summer (1954) our parents had started to look for a farm of our own. Dad was itching to be his own man again, had occasional differences with boss Jerry and disputes with colleague Albert. By late summer several places were visited and then one became a serious candidate. It was in Middlesex County, north…
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boat, Canada, Christmas, church, emigration, family, God, organ, Rotterdam, school, ship, Vlagtwedde, Winschoten
The Emigration Leap
Read More: The Emigration LeapMom and Dad involved us older children in the deliberations about the future. We agreed that if we were to emigrate, it would not be Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Brazil; the first two too far from Europe, the latter too different from us. The USA seemed too populous, too mighty and rich for…
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Bible, boat, Canada, Christmas, church, college, family, Groningen, organ, politics, religion, school, ship, Winschoten
Wedderveer
Read More: WedderveerThe farm in Wedderveer. Note the fruit trees close to the barn, the orchard of the neighbour Begeman on the right, the tractor shed at the back, the vegetable garden this side the clothesline and the rows of potatoes between clothesline and shed. On the left the small barn of our immediate neighbour Van der…
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Leaving Home
Read More: Leaving HomeBeekhuis Family ~ 1923 I left home when I was 16 [1921] to serve in a family with 6 children. It was good there. But I was happy when I could go home for a weekend. The people were nice, and I was like one of their own. But after 2 1/2 years I went…
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1909-11-29 Elizabeth to Ena Stuit
Read More: 1909-11-29 Elizabeth to Ena StuitMonday, 1909-11-29. From Elizabeth Stuit to Ena Stuit. Beloved sister, We received your letter and learned that you are healthy, which makes us very glad. We too are all in good health. Redmer is going to school for the first time this morning in Nieuwolda. Jan is taking him. We sold our sheep for 12…
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1908-12-22 Elizabeth to H. Beekhuis
Read More: 1908-12-22 Elizabeth to H. BeekhuisTuesday, 1908-12-22. From Elizabeth Stuit to H. Beekhuis. Woldendorp, December 22. Beloved brother and sister, We hereby give you notice that Rientje has died suddenly. At 11.30 she was fully conscious, and at 12 o’clock everything was over. Gently, oh so gently, the Lord took her to Himself. She had the same illness as mother,…
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Notes
Read More: NotesNoted by Stiny van der Laan de Jong Rientje Stuit, born Feb, 27, 1891, seventh child of Albert Stuit (b. Oct, 24, 1851) and Tietje Berrelkamp (b. Jan.25, 1860) who married at age 27 and 18 resp. on November 8, 1878. They had 13 children: 1) Stientje, b, Dec, 12, 1878, married May 16, 1900…
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~ The Mill Knife
Read More: ~ The Mill KnifeFor the first time in my life, I saw my father peeling potatoes. He did it somewhat shyly, as it was still the case then that women did all the housework
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~ The Flying Priest
Read More: ~ The Flying PriestThe Lord bless you and keep you. The little boy peeked up at their pastor — Just for a moment! It was a sin if you opened your eyes while praying
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James de Bree
Read More: James de BreeAls de rest van de mensheid hun avonden verknoeien voor de beeldbuis, zitten studenten van Mc. Master University in Hamilton tot midden in de nacht te studeren voor hun ‘Christmas Term Papers”. Ze wonen in afgetimmerde zolderkamertjes, twee studenten per kamer om geld uit te sparen. Onopgemaakte bedden, hopen wasgoed op de vloer, en bureaus…