Family

Questions have arisen about some family photos posted under the blog title "Family"

One of the photos was a family wedding photo of Opa (Charles Ernest Bogaardt) and Oma (Bertha Breuer  Bogaardt).  

Unfortunately, family history is difficult to reconstruct. So many loved ones from Indonesia have passed away: Opa, Armand, Oscar, Ilse, and now Sally. Just last week we honored "Sally" Helena Drysen, whose maiden name was Breuer.  Her brother Donny and sister Meta were in attendance at the memorial service. 

The most recent blog entry offered a tribute to Sally, who along with her brother and sister were children of Oma Bertha's brother Oscar Breuer.

Thankfully, Oma Bertha is healthy at 99. She just celebrated her birthday on October 14. Although she no longer speaks, she is attentive and seems to recognize those that have been so much a part of her life. Here is a photo taken yesterday.