Tag Archives: Dad

A Tribute To My Dad

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Myrna Folkert

I’ve been thinking about my dad this week, because he died just before Thanksgiving, seventeen years ago. My old-fashioned Dutch dad was a stoic, hard-working farmer. I can’t remember my dad ever telling me in words that he loved me. … Continue reading →

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My Dad…

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

My dad was a hard-working farmer who loved to talk to people. I can’t remember him ever telling me in words that he loved me. Hugging was also not really done in my family. My old-fashioned Dutch dad was very … Continue reading →

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