Yvonne Vijverberg
A Lifelong Friendship
Nol met Piet at a local pub. Piet thought it would be a good idea for them to become friends - and that’s exactly what happened.
Every Sunday morning, they’d head to the pub, a place called d’Ouwe Droog. Afterward, Piet would join Nol at his place for lunch to sober up a bit before heading home. Things at the table weren't always easy back then: his fork would often land on the table instead of his plate, and his food didn’t always quite make it into his mouth. This made Nol’s parents occasionally smile.
Meanwhile, Coby and Joke had been friends since they were teenagers. Piet and Joke got married, followed by Nol and Coby a year later. Even after we both had children, we continued to get together regularly on Sundays.
We cherish beautiful memories of our years of friendship. First, while Piet and Joke still lived in the Netherlands, and later, as a long-distance friendship. That, too, was incredibly meaningful. We hold all those moments close to our hearts.
We hope you find peace again, and may the many wonderful memories remain in everyone’s hearts forever.
Nol and Coby Vijverberg-Groenewegen

