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Welcome to Matthew's Life
A living archive of daily life, local history, and community change in Oshawa and the Durham Region — as seen through the lens of Matthew Dykstra.
Meet the Dykstra Family
L to R: Siebolt (Dad), Dina (Mom), Matthew, (Brother & Uncle) Ivy-Maria (Niece), Lillian (Niece) & Christina. (Sister & Lillian & Ivy-Maria’s Mom)
Join Matthew Dykstra and his family as they welcome you into their world of adventure. From epic travels to everyday joys, the Dykstras live life with heart, curiosity, and connection. Follow their journey and find inspiration in the stories they share.
L to R: Jade, Zachary, Dina, Siebolt, Ivy-Maria, Aviah (Dog), Lillian, Ethan
Photos © 2022-2023 Christna-Maria Dykstra
Recent Journeys & Highlights
Ivy-Maria’s Pre-School Graduation
Join Ivy As She Graduations From Pre-School at Woodcrest Public School
What Should I Do?
Trying To Figure Out How To set up My New Apartment
Still Moving
Still Working Hard at Moving Into My New Place in Oshawa
My New Apartment
Come With Me As I Take You Through My New Apartment in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Lifecast 43 Deleted
For Many Reasons and Possibly Outdated Information, Lifecast #43 From June 5, 2011 Has Been Deleted.
Still Converting & Packing
Here I am at home on this rainy day and I am still converting The Embassy Church’s cassette tapes and…
Snapshots of Our Journey
Explore Our Family Adventures
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