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In love with Croatia

Cousin Lysbeth Antuma-Smit moved with her husband to Croatia in 2017. Here is Lysbeth’s story. Why Croatia? Our love for this country arose when Pier

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Aunt Anita

Dear Family,Hello from Michigan.  It’s been 8 months since Auke passed away.  My life has changed as I’m sure you all know.  Auke called Tante

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Family reunion Groningen

Dear family, On Friday afternoon, October 10, 2025, it is finally time for something we have been waiting for far too long: a family reunion

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Freedom

Cousin Auke Plas, a lifelong resident of Groningen, recently moved from his apartment in Helpman to a colorful monumental house in Warffum, built in 1930. Seeking more freedom and space, he appreciates the tranquility of the Hogeland, fondly recalling its beauty from his working days while enjoying the friendly community.

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Prepper

What do you need to be prepared for an emergency? Soup? Candles? Toilet paper?In this cheerful parody of Emergency Exit by Het Goede Doel, Jan

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Peace and sun

After retirement, most family members continue to live where they lived during their working lives. But some decided to move afterwards. Sometimes close by and

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Sisters-in-law

A tribute to her sisters in law written by Tante Elly. It was probably read by her for the birthdays of Tante Co and Tante Bouk (Betty)

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Thank you

Dear cousins ​​from far and near. It makes me happy that I have had so many cards, phone calls and visits for my 98th birthday

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Trip to America

Ontdek de fascinerende reis van Gerrit en Rudy naar de familiereünie in r de Verenigde Staten! Van de vroege ochtend in Groningen tot de warme ontvangst in Michigan, deze verhalen zijn doordrenkt met familiebanden, nostalgie en onvergetelijke momenten. Geniet van de levendige beschrijvingen van reünies, Amerikaanse ontbijten en de prachtige natuur rondom Gun Lake. Laat je meevoeren door de anekdotes van de broertjes Schoonveld en de bijzondere ontmoetingen met familieleden. Dit is niet alleen een verhaal over emigratie, maar ook over de kracht van familie en de herinneringen die ons verbinden. Lees verder en beleef deze unieke ervaring!

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