ROEFKE Carmiggelt

REMEMBERANCE

My father died unexpectedly at the age of 61. I think that he died of a broken heart. He had lost his entire family during the war and tried his very best to keep on living for as long as he could. My mom never felt like entertaining another relationship after he had passed away. I can still grieve for them from time to time, but my main focus lies on keeping their memory alive. I’m part of a big family and we regularly share stories and memories about those who have left us. We keep their personal possessions in high regard as souvenirs from a different life time. We also celebrated the 100th birthday of our parents by decorating the house with flag lines adorned with their faces and indulging in their favorite treats. That way we can keep them close and there is less need for mourning.