Physically I did not go far, but I have been on a different Path.

I stepped away from recording my mother’s path to discover the past and the people of Upper Mills, the community ” that had nurtured my father, opened their hearts to his war bride in 1946 and provided the foundation of my life.”

Upper Mills history, its families and their memories became Before We Forget: Remembering Upper Mills. It came from the community, for the community and all proceeds go to the Upper Mills United Church, a true community church that supports and receives support from an area much larger than Upper Mills. Before We Forget: Remembering Upper Mills is available on Amazon or from the Upper Mills United Church.

When I returned to my original path, I found it had changed. My mother’s story couldn’t be separate from my father’s story, my brother’s or my own. This time the path felt right and my journey has ended with the publication of Dutch letters and Canadian Memories. If you go to Amazon you can take a ‘Look Inside’. It is also available from the Upper Mills United Church.

Where My Path will take me next is uncertain; that’s what makes life an adventure. I do intend to post more regularly. It might be a poem, a picture, a bit of writing or goals I have set.

I am eager to explore what lies ahead. I plan to keep in touch and share what I find and learn along the way. 2022 beckons.