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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
Embassy Sr High
Here at Embassy Student Ministries which was later renamed to Relentless Student Ministries.You May Also Like...
The Wheels on the Bus
Ivy with Energy at 9 AM on a dark and stormy dayYou May Also Like...
A Busy Day
A very busy day at churchYou May Also Like...
Relaxing With A Coffee
Just relaxing after a long day volunteeringYou May Also Like...
The Turkey Bowl
Guest Vlogger Ron Prestige Take Over This Fine Canadian Thanksgiving to Film Some of The Embassy Church's Annual Turkey BowlYou May Also Like...
HTC Android Phone
I was getting my niece Lillian's phone backed up but it took me like 2 hrs to figure out how with this stupid HTC phone to Work With Microsoft Windows 7You May Also Like...
Snapshots of Our Journey
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