Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this section of the site so far. Even though many of us have already seen this material in e-mails, I think it's nice to have it available on this site as well.

Melvin Barnaal's History of the Sacred Heart Homestead

This history describe's Isak Barnaal's journey from Sel to Sacred Heart. Also included are some of Dennis' remarks and questions.

Grandpa Mike Barnaal's Diary

Melvin Barnaal took a trip to Norway in 1983 with his son, Dennis. Here is the text from the diary Melvin kept during this trip.

Emails from Dennis and Lorie

Family history is often told in the form of letters and stories. Here's our modern-day version of letters: an e-mail from Dennis along with an e-mail that Lorie had written regarding some family history.