A Place of Interest

Seventy-five years after the Ingalls family of Little House on the Prairie fame moved to Walnut Grove, Minnesota, John and Betty Van Loh settled down on a farm near neighboring Westbrook. Like the Ingalls family, the Van Lohs wanted a place to put down roots. This book tells the story of a Minnesota farm family, as recalled through Betty Van Loh¿s diaries and her children¿s memories. Betty and John set an example of a strong faith and work ethic for their children. The four children...
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Seventy-five years after the Ingalls family of Little House on the Prairie fame moved to Walnut Grove, Minnesota, John and Betty Van Loh settled down on a farm near neighboring Westbrook. Like the Ingalls family, the Van Lohs wanted a place to put down roots. This book tells the story of a Minnesota farm family, as recalled through Betty Van Loh¿s diaries and her children¿s memories. Betty and John set an example of a strong faith and work ethic for their children. The four children learned through experience how to grow crops, drive a tractor, take care of animals, clean the house, cook meals, tend a garden, preserve food for the winter months, and lend a hand to anyone in need. The Golden Rule was not just taught in the Van Loh household; it was lived out every day. Overarching everything John and Betty did was their strong faith in God¿a faith that carried them through times both happy and sad.