Located in southwest Iowa, The Children’s Home at Lamoni, Iowa was familiar with a good winter blizzard. So while many of us are experiencing winter weather let’s explore the Children’s Home and who ran it 1911 – 1915. Lamoni is located in Decatur County, Iowa. The Reorganized Latter Day Saints faith was thriving in Lamoni. Continue reading “Children’s Home, Chapter 2”
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Christmas at the Children’s Home
This holiday season my mind turns to the children who were at the “Children’s Home” in Lamoni, Iowa for Christmas 1912. As reported in a church publication, 37 children were in attendance. Who were these children? Where were their parents? My wish for Christmas is to know more about the children in this story. ChristmasContinue reading “Christmas at the Children’s Home”
DNA reveals a 79 year old secret
Like many adoptees Lyn knew very little about his origins. Found in a cabbage patch his adoptive parents joked. They told him he was chosen and loved. He knew that and yet he also needed to know his biological origins. He wanted to know his medical history. For a fee, the California State Welfare OfficeContinue reading “DNA reveals a 79 year old secret”
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