by Sam Miedema | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
At a June 2018 West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game, Jayne Rinkus hit another one out of the park. She led the fans by belting out the national anthem from memory. According to Nick Wahl, Brookcrest Recreational Therapist, Jayne has been singing either the anthem or...
by Sam Miedema | Jun 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Life is such a mystery,” says Norma Terpstra, “but God always has a higher plan. Only in glory will it all be revealed; our stories are His story, and He orchestrates it all.” Jack and Norma Terpstra’s lives intersected when they attended Wyoming High School, where...
by Sam Miedema | Jun 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Henrietta (Blankespoor) Byker’s ancestors emigrated from the Netherlands because they believed the United States was the “land of promise.” When they established roots in northwest Iowa, they put their priorities of faith, family, and farming into action. Henrietta,...
by Sam Miedema | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s easy to see why Frank Collins is a treasured member of the Brookcrest community. With a twinkle in his eye, he’s quick with a joke and a smile, even when you least expect it. According to his daughter, Tricia Forbes, Frank has always been very social, and when he...
by Sam Miedema | May 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
After Dave Holkeboer retired, he bought a book in a second hand store called Furniture Making From the Inside Out, which described the inner structures of furniture that hold it together. “It’s the glue, not the nails and screws, that make strong joints,” he explains....
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