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For Daryl Zoerman, writing became a way to work through grief while preserving the memory of his wife and reflecting on the faith that has shaped his life.…

For Andy Brink, farming was never just a job. Growing up as one of 13 children in a family that raised gladiolus bulbs, he learned early that everyone had a role to play. Summers were spent working in the fields, pulling weeds and helping wherever he was needed. …

Gordon and Jean Poest’s reindeer adventure began with a rescued fawn. When one of their daughters found an orphaned deer, Gordon’s interest in deer led the family to raise reindeer. Drawing on his dairy farm and 4-H background, Gordon became a respected source of reindeer knowledge and later wrote a book on reindeer care after retiring from teaching. …

Grace has become a familiar face at Royal Park Place, often greeting residents and visitors from her spot near the entrance. Her warmth and kindness have made her the community’s unofficial greeter. …

For Brenda, serving at Royal Park Place and Royal Atrium Inn has never been just a job. It has been a calling, a ministry, and a place where she has been able to live out her faith through daily acts of care.…

Gus VanderVeen knows a thing or two about service. A Vietnam-era veteran, Gus’s life journey has been shaped by duty, devotion, and a deep-rooted faith. He speaks of his military service with quiet humility. “It changes you,” he says. “You carry it with you.” And that impact, while challenging to sum up in a single sentence, shows in the way Gus lives, with gratitude, reflection, and an enduring sense of purpose.…