Poems, texts and musings about my family, faith, hope and love. In short, my whole life.
BlogPagina ook beschikbaar in het NederlandsPágina también disponible en EspañolPoems, texts and musings about my family, faith, hope and love. In short, my whole life.Blog Nº250In search of my rich ancestorsWhen I am in Den Bosch I visit my rich ancestors.June 2, 2023Blog Nº249Bugfixing on Ascension DayOut into nature on this sunny Ascension Day and not computing.May 18, 2023Blog Nº246No orange bitters but gratitudeAbout the great #ThrowbackThursday of recent years.April 27, 2023Blog Nº243I am the way and the truth and the life.Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life.'.March 19, 2023Blog Nº241What is the difference between Panama and the Netherlands?What I love about Panama? Just say everything!March 5, 2023Blog Nº240What is the difference between the Netherlands and Panama?The differences are great. What I love about Panama?March 4, 2023Blog Nº239To the Zoo and Sleeping Indian A day tour to El Valle de Antón.February 12, 2023Blog Nº236God responds directlyAsk and you receive.February 2, 2023Blog Nº235To the river San PabloAbout the day at St. Paul's River and the Stone of the Sun.January 29, 2023Blog Nº234'Poverty doesn't exist in the Netherlands.'Controversial and emotionless or heartbreaking and full of compassion?January 28, 2023Blog Nº233Enjoying life in SonáAbout rediscovering Santiago and my dear Soná.January 24, 2023Blog Nº232Day of experiencesAbout appointments, waterfalls, fishing and rain.January 22, 2023Blog Nº230The party of Panama CityThe good start in Panama and the culture.January 18, 2023Blog Nº229From Babylonia to PentecostAbout language, travel and renewed impressions.January 17, 2023Blog Nº228DanzandoMy new 'obsession' on Last.FM.January 7, 2023Blog Nº224Is the timing bad? Or not?About the flu, Christmas and upcoming vacations.December 24, 2022Blog Nº223Blessed ChristmasWe await our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Fil. 3, 20b).December 17, 2022Blog Nº222I love you always foreverIt is December 11, the eighth anniversary of my dear dad's death.December 11, 2022Blog Nº221Boxing dayOn the environmental aspects of Boxing Day and Black Friday.November 23, 2022Blog Nº219Afterglow from the WYD cross tourA picture says more than 100 words. Check out the aftermovie!November 8, 2022Blog Nº218From 'Hosanna' to 'Crucify Him!' in 24 hoursAbout the WYD cross tour and the stress the day after.November 7, 2022Blog Nº216Praying in another timeOn praying for people in different time zones.October 19, 2022Blog Nº214Hatred, anger and annoyanceI don't get angry easily, but some monsters drive me crazy.September 22, 2022Blog Nº212Our Lady behind barsMary, you go to jail without going past start.September 12, 2022Blog Nº210A fun WYD nightmareA stressful dream about the WYD in places in my life.August 21, 2022Blog Nº209For what purpose are we here on earth?The question from the catechism answered with my current emotions.August 11, 2022Blog Nº208Pilgrimage and farmers' union in BrabantAbout my amazing day and an insight into my life.July 28, 2022Blog Nº207Museum Roman CatacombsVisiting Valkenburg, of course, we visit the caves.July 27, 2022Blog Nº204Conviviality in WeertAfter rain comes sunshine. After period of lockdown comes activity. After death comes life.June 25, 2022Blog Nº201The language of the SpiritIt is Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends upon us.June 5, 2022Blog Nº200Ducks and coots with youngIn Hammerveld, waterbirds are busy raising their young.May 22, 2022Blog Nº197Missionary Parish ConferenceThe missionary parish conference was truly F-A-N-tastic!March 27, 2022Blog Nº189Seven lean years?Today marks 7 years since my dad went to heaven.December 11, 2021Blog Nº165On vacation in the churchToday I had flashbacks and thought of my beloved Soná.January 21, 2021Blog Nº144Ora et laboraPraying and working during Holy Mass.April 19, 2020Blog Nº142Waking up on the beachAfter a short night, a beautiful sunrise on the beach.January 19, 2020Blog Nº141According to the famous song, now is the most wonderful time of the year.December 8, 2019Blog Nº140Why I refuse to pay for the gymTo stay healthy and fit, many people go to the gym.October 26, 2019Blog Nº138OceansYour grace abounds in deepest waters Your sovereign hand will be my guide.August 17, 2019Blog Nº137Sinach - Way MakerThis is a beautiful song. God is always at work in me.August 9, 2019Blog Nº136LoveI find myself understanding more and more the signs of life.June 16, 2019Blog Nº131H. Mass, celebration, dance, barbecue & emotionsToday we had Holy Mass at San Jose Church in Soná.January 19, 2019Blog Nº130Farm & Folkloric paradeAt a gardener's house, we drank from coconut with a straw.January 18, 2019Blog Nº129Catechesis & Opening DinnerThe Eucharist, like every day, was a celebration in Soná.January 17, 2019Blog Nº128Poverty, gratitude and mercyYesterday we went to the mountain village of Cerro Plata.January 16, 2019Blog Nº127Waking up in the cloudWe spent a long night on the plane.January 13, 2019Blog Nº126The journey has begunA message from the plane to Panama.January 12, 2019Blog Nº124Oh MotherOh Mother, Oh Mother, Oh Mother of God.January 1, 2019Blog Nº1215th anniversary of my father's deathMusings on the occasion of Papa's 5th anniversary of death.December 11, 2018Blog Nº120Everything comes to an endMusings on my work over the past decade.November 2, 2018Blog Nº116He whispered in my ear: 'You're doing good boy'I felt like I was sitting on my dad's lap.November 9, 2017Blog Nº115Marian thoughtA prayer from Mama's childhood.October 31, 2017Blog Nº1143rd death anniversary of my fatherMusings on the occasion of Papa's 3rd anniversary of death.December 11, 2016Blog Nº113Did I used to be a (d)angel?What do you remember now from before the age of 4?October 9, 2016Blog Nº112The WYD aftermovieThe after movie of the WYD trip to Września & Krakow.August 14, 2016Blog Nº111Starting the vacations off rightPreparing for the WYD trip to Poland.July 17, 2016Blog Nº109Days become weeks, and weeks become years....Since last year December 11, my life has changed drastically.December 11, 2015Blog Nº108Why now you?My version of Why Now You by Marco Borsato.December 10, 2015Blog Nº107The first time...The first parties and birthdays without my Papa.November 2, 2015Blog Nº102Love is longsufferingPoem about love.August 30, 2015Blog Nº101Seek and ye shall find...About finding a set of keys in a strange place.March 15, 2015Blog Nº100(5 of 5) Sit here and watch here with me...5th post about the last 23 hours of Dad's life.February 12, 2015Blog Nº99(4 of 5) Then a darkness fell...4th post about the last 23 hours of Dad's life.February 8, 2015Blog Nº98(3 of 5) A night like never before...3rd post about the last 23 hours of Dad's life.January 29, 2015Blog Nº97(2 of 5) Run for your life! Or someone else's?2nd post about the last 23 hours of Dad's life.January 21, 2015Blog Nº94(1 of 5) And then the lights went out...First post about the last 23 hours of Dad's life.January 12, 2015Blog Nº88Knabbel passed awayPoem on the passing of my photogenic Knabbel.April 8, 2014Blog Nº83The DoveA poem for my dear Mama.July 9, 2013Blog Nº81Sixth death anniversary of grandmotherPoem on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the death of my dear grandmother.May 16, 2013Blog Nº80Mother's DayPoem on the occasion of Mother's Day 2013.May 5, 2013Blog Nº79Memorial DayPoem on the occasion of National Remembrance Day.May 4, 2013Blog Nº76The story of the angelImprove the world, start with yourself.February 26, 2012Blog Nº67End of days in the diocese. On the road to MadridThis morning we left early for the Plaza del Pilar .August 15, 2011Blog Nº63On the road to SpainGoing to Utrecht today to go to the WYD in Madrid.August 10, 2011Blog Nº62Social GodOn communicating with God.August 8, 2011Blog Nº61Cancer Part 42July 26, 2011Blog Nº60Cancer Part 41July 19, 2011Blog Nº59Cancer Part 40July 14, 2011Blog Nº58Cancer Part 39July 13, 2011Blog Nº57Knees Part 10March 18, 2011Blog Nº56Knees Part 9March 1, 2011Blog Nº55Knees Part 8September 21, 2010Blog Nº54Footsteps in the sandText about having faith.September 11, 2010Blog Nº53Knees Part 7August 25, 2010Blog Nº52Knees Part 6August 7, 2010Blog Nº51Knees Part 5August 6, 2010Blog Nº50Knees Part 4August 5, 2010Blog Nº49Knees Part 3August 4, 2010Blog Nº44LaufenburgAfter a long sleep, we went to Laufenburg.July 18, 2010Blog Nº42Knees Part 2July 5, 2010Blog Nº41Knees Part 1May 19, 2010Blog Nº40Knees PremiereMay 18, 2010Blog Nº39Cancer Part 38April 16, 2010Blog Nº38Cancer Part 37March 15, 2010Blog Nº37Cancer Part 36March 10, 2010Blog Nº36Cancer Part 35March 9, 2010Blog Nº35Cancer Part 34February 16, 2010Blog Nº34Dad and Mom married 24 yearsOctober 18, 2009Blog Nº33Cancer Part 33October 4, 2009Blog Nº32Cancer Part 32September 25, 2009Blog Nº31Cancer Part 31September 4, 2009Blog Nº30Cancer Part 30August 18, 2009Blog Nº29Cancer Part 29August 13, 2009Blog Nº28Cancer Part 28July 23, 2009Blog Nº27Cancer Part 27July 20, 2009Blog Nº26Cancer Part 26July 19, 2009Blog Nº25Cancer Part 25July 16, 2009Blog Nº24Cancer Part 24July 12, 2009Blog Nº23Cancer Part 23July 7, 2009Blog Nº22Cancer Part 22July 4, 2009Blog Nº21Cancer Part 21June 24, 2009Blog Nº20Cancer Part 20June 18, 2009Blog Nº19Cancer Part 19June 4, 2009Blog Nº18Cancer Part 18May 28, 2009Blog Nº17Cancer Part 17May 7, 2009Blog Nº16Cancer Part 16April 18, 2009Blog Nº15Cancer Part 15April 14, 2009Blog Nº14Cancer Part 14April 10, 2009Blog Nº13Cancer Part 13April 5, 2009Blog Nº12Cancer Part 12April 4, 2009Blog Nº11Cancer Part 11April 3, 2009Blog Nº10Cancer Part 10April 2, 2009Blog Nº9Cancer Part 9April 2, 2009Blog Nº8Cancer Part 8March 31, 2009Blog Nº7Cancer Part 7March 30, 2009Blog Nº6Cancer Part 6March 29, 2009Blog Nº5Cancer Part 5March 26, 2009Blog Nº4Cancer Part 4March 24, 2009Blog Nº3Cancer Part 3March 15, 2009Blog Nº2Cancer Part 2March 9, 2009Blog Nº1Cancer Part 1February 28, 2009