happiness and sorrow...

in 1916 Jans and i were happy we could announce the birth of a son, who was named after me: Christiaan Jacobus. this photo was made about a year later, July 1, 1917.

on July 17 1917, today exactly 90 years ago, Christiaan Jacobus died....


on the photo standing Jansje, sitting Jans, with in her lap Chrisje..