Author Archives: Myrna Folkert

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About Myrna Folkert

Myrna is an author who desires to use her gifts to glorify God. She's created this blog to tell stories of her childhood, musings about life, motherless daughters, grief and loss, faith in God, her family history, and facts about the Long QT syndrome. She also has a hearing condition called Tinnitus. Doing interviews with motherless daughters like herself are of great interest. Join in discussions by following this blog and commenting. She would love to hear your stories about life. Myrna is a Christ follower, wife, mother, sister, friend, aunt, and cousin. She was an elementary school teacher for 27 years; now works in her church, and a few other volunteer activities such as Hospice doing "Life Reviews" and Vigils. Myrna loves to read, write, listen to music, go to concerts, and take pictures. Her favorite pastime is boating with her husband near the beautiful shores of West Michigan.

Post Cards….

Did you know that in 1922 you could send a postcard to a loved one in another state with a One Cent stamp?  See the postcard above.  My Grandpa John Volkema lived in Doon, Iowa at the time.  You didn’t … Continue reading

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Precious writings by mom…

This is a page of my mom’s diary, Tues. Sept. 5, 1950.  My oldest brother Ron, was five years old, and going to the rural school for his very first day.  Towards the bottom you can see that it says, … Continue reading

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Faith of our Fathers

Today I spent the whole afternoon with my sister.  She recently found a lot of information on our family history.  It is amazing how our ancestors who came across on the ship had such faith in God.  My Great Great … Continue reading

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The Time Has Come

I have started this new blog for several reasons.  I have felt a passion for writing since I was a teenager.  Also, since I have lost family members to the heart defect, Long QT syndrome, I want to help and … Continue reading

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