What’s the Connection to Corrie ten Boom?

Corrie and her nephew Peter von Woerden were the only ones in their family to survive the events of the Holocaust. As the last of the ten Booms, Corrie didn't let this stop her from building new relationships and creating new family.

Our Mama Fran and Papa Mike first met Corrie while she was traveling through the States, sharing the gospel and her testimony with thousands. After meeting in Virginia, they quickly became close friends, building a deep and meaningful relationship.

Growing up, Mama Fran often shared “Corrie stories” about her various trials, journeys, and life lessons. Although Corrie wasn’t related by blood, she was, in every way, part of our family. She and Mama Fran shared life deeply—enduring hurricanes together, crying together, and worshipping together. Their bond was intimate and profound.

Corrie even had her own room in Mama Fran and Papa Mike's house, and she passed down many of her belongings to our family—one of them being a Papa ten Boom watch, which is featured on our site!

Most importantly though, are the stories, values, and legacy that Corrie passed down to each of us. It was something that impacted our entire family and so many others and is something we felt needed to continue. A story of good standing against evil. A story of trusting in God and being a light in the darkest times of history. This is why we named ourselves “Ten Boom” Coffee and exist here today. To remember the life and legacy of Corrie while also sharing those same values in our world today. To be a hiding place for those in need of one. To be vessels for Jesus in a dark world.

In 2009, a friend of our Mama Fran wrote a sweet article about how Corrie and our family met. Check the link below to read the full article!👇🏽

http://viemagazine.com/article/her-hiding-place-on-the-emerald-coast/

Author of Article: Quin Moore Sherrer

Article Link: Vie Magazine