The Later Elmshaven Years: 1905-1915 (vol. 6) - Ellen G. White

Such an enterprise would need to be cared for by persons wisely chosen who
will superintend the use of the place with Christian vigilance."--WCW to
AGD, June 16, 1912.
Elmshaven in September
On September 17, W. C. White gave an illuminating word picture of
what was happening at Elmshaven as he wrote to Elder Edward Forga, who
was working in Spain. Forga had married May White's sister Marguerite, so
by marriage there was a family connection.
"If you were here this morning," White wrote. "you would see Mother
and Sara just starting out for a drive." Such trips took them past the orchards
and vineyards and homes of farmers. On occasion, they would turn in and
Ellen White would have a little visit with the housewife and children. If there
was a known need, the visit might be accompanied with gifts of food or
useful garments. The residents with whom she visited often were of Italian or
French origin and were friendly. Years after her death, Ellen White was
remembered by many in the valley as the little white-haired lady who always
spoke so lovingly of Jesus.
In his letter to Forga, White continued:
Mother is gradually growing feeble, but keeps cheerful, and does not
worry as I feared she would over the fact that she cannot write as much as in
former days.
Miss Janie Workman, Wilfred Workman's sister, is now Mother's
housekeeper. Miss Hawkins is a member of the family.... Mother has invited
Crisler [whose wife had recently died] to board at her house. This will
provide a man for the family. Crisler now works in a large room in the tank
house, and will sleep in one room in the tank house, just over his office. The
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