Life

A letter to my children with family memories, stories, and life lessons

The Letter I Wish My Parents Had Written

Eddie van Aken / August 22, 2026

I bet you have the same experience I have now that I am getting older. Many times I wish I

Journal, Bible, and lakeside scene representing lessons learned from more than 70 years of life

What Life Has Taught Me After More Than 70 Years

Eddie van Aken / August 18, 2026

After walking this earth for over 70 years, life has taught me a few lessons. Some were easy, some were