SLOWLY IT DAWNED ON HIM. The conductor on the train from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Kitchener, Ontario, was calling out his name. He had a scary thought—if after four years of studying English in the Netherlands, he could not even recognize his own name, how was he ever going to understand anything in this new country? But here he was, 18 years of age, getting off the train in the middle of the night at one of the tiniest railroad stations he had ever seen—where people spoke English. Uncle Arts journey was just beginning, filled with unexpected twists and turns.
The earthquakes in Groningen have also affected our family. Johan and Frannie Schoonveld have been living in a beautiful craftsman's house in Slochteren since 1977, which was built in 1902. However, since 2014, they have been experiencing not only minor tremors; the damage to their home is significant. From sinking floors to cracks in the walls, the consequences are evident. Discover how they have addressed the damage, their plans for the future, and their hope for a sustainable restoration of their beloved home. Read on to learn more about their story and the impact of the earthquakes on their lives.
