The day dawned bright and clear as we traveled to Michigan to celebrate my father’s birthday. The setting, his church, was the perfect spot to celebrate. Around 35 people appeared, cards in hand, and smiling for my father. My former student and his mom appeared as well. It was the first time I saw him since the pandemic. It was a joyous event.
People enjoyed reading about his life. One poster included the information below:
Braved a trip on the Volendam from the Netherlands to Canada in 1952
Energized by horses, farming, horses, socializing with family and friends
Related to Michelle- the daughter; Marcel- the son, has one sister living in Canada; the rest are with the Lord
Told everyone he loved Marianne on April 17, 1965
Part two
How often does it happen that we can celebrate a birthday of a 90-year-old AND an 85-year-old? Aunt Arlene celebrated her birthday with a birthday dinner of 60 guests. It was a fantastic weekend celebrating God’s blessings.
Now what? What will my father’s journey to the next year look like? Only time will tell as his journey continues.
A Journey Worth Remembering 