Memory Book: free (yet valuable) gift to your loved ones
Via the WesternOrphans network, we received a nice email with a great tip: on the website RememberMeWhenImGone.org (looks a bit outdated,...
'That's nothing'
"So, you're an orphan. That's nothing. I was orphaned two times and one of my grandparents passed away yesterday. Nobody can top that."...
Book launch Ireland: sharing the story
Last week, I was staying in Dublin, Ireland. It was time to share the story. It was nice to see the international edition in bookstores....
Dealing with Christmas when you've lost your loved one(s)
Christmas often is a difficult time for the bereaved. You miss your loved one(s), while the rest of the world appears to be just joyful...
The international books are printed and have arrived!
The translated and printed edition of 'So, you're an orphan now' is READY. And the books look amazing. The printing company,...
Sharing is caring: prerelease avalaible
Today is a day that should be about connection, forgiveness and strength. Today is the day that the world mourns the loss of one of the...
It's like starting all over again on Twitter after 7 years
Since March 20th 2007, I've been tweeting as @jojanneke. A lot. And I still love the account and all of my twitter friends. And Twitter...
Orphan connection at the flower shop
On my way to go grocery shopping before the forecasted storm is inland, I saw a woman with big shopping bags for the Sinterklaas...
RTL News: the book on national television
Prime time, the daily news on RTL News at 7:30 PM. It was a strange thing to see myself and my parents, who have passed away over...
'Uncover'
The word 'cover' is an interesting one. It wraps a stack of paper. A story. But in this case, the cover does not cover the story up. On...
