Bird by Bird: St. Michael’s resident embroiders 50 state birds
If Iva Putz sees a button missing or a seam open, she just has to repair it. “I can’t stand holes,” said the seamstress, who is now in her ninth decade and has nearly...
Army Truck Driver Finds Home in Belle Plaine
Bill Fabel spent about 15 months overseas during his service to our country. He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961. “It was a good experience, but I was glad to...
A Child of God & Life-Changing Decision
A couple was forced to make a tough decision when they were told that their unborn child would have serious medical and development complications.
Bringing God’s Word to resident’s front door through chaplaincy
It was just a tilt of his head, but it meant so much when Todd Gustafson nodded in agreement. He was acknowledging faith in Jesus’ work as the only reason for heaven. It was...
Never far from the love of a friend at The Lutheran Home
Carman Meyer retired a decade ago, but every week she’s back at her former workplace in Belle Plaine. She didn’t want to leave Eunice. The pair met when Eunice moved to The Lutheran Home:...
Music Makes an Army Veteran Dance
Willard Bardon was only 18 years old when he was drafted into the United States Army. He attended basic training at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin focused on learning how to build bridges.
A note from the St. Michael’s administrator
Suddenly, it’s December – and so much has happened already! Since our annual Butterfly Release in June, we have been working to raise funds for our kitchen update project. As you may know, we...
Texas vacation is once-in-a-lifetime trip for Hope residents
With help from team members at Hope Residence where he lives, Jim finally got to see Texas last fall after many years of dreaming. Planning for the trip started as a way to help...
