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Casseroles, Vegetables

Lovina and Family Camp Out to Celebrate a Special 50th Birthday

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First of all, a happy 23rd birthday to daughter Loretta! We wish her many more years of happiness. The month of July is bringing us some hot weather. July 4 was a hot day as well. On July 3, our whole family—except son Benjamin—and sister Emma’s whole family and sister Verena all gathered at Emma’s house. … Continue Reading ››
Desserts, Jams and Jellies

Midnight Delivers Her First Foal

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This column will wrap it up for June 2023. Another month down in history. What did I accomplish? Not nearly as much as I had anticipated. Life gets so busy but let us take time from our busy lives and remember to thank God for the many blessings he bestows upon us. Our great and … Continue Reading ››
Desserts

The Family Celebrates Father’s Day with a Special Gift

  It is another nice, sunny day, but we are in need of rain. Our grass is brown from the dryness. We have been keeping the garden watered. Son Joseph didn’t go to work today. He is going to power wash the porch and the basement entrance under the porch. That will refresh everything. Tomorrow, my plans are … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Meats

Cherished Memories and Celebrations with Loved Ones

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Daughter Lovina, 19, is making supper as I get caught up with some odd and end jobs. The menu includes fried eggs, fried potatoes, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, toast, butter, and fresh strawberry jam. A delicious breakfast for supper. The strawberry jam tastes so good. My friend Ruth brought us a dish of some she made. Daughter … Continue Reading ››
Potatoes, Side Dishes

Lovina and Her Family Help with Wedding Preparations

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Wednesday morning is here again, and it’s time for another column. I enjoyed the two weeks I didn’t have to write one. Daughter Verena thought of the idea to have all my children write. How special to my heart as a mother to read all they wrote. I admit I cried, but they were tears … Continue Reading ››
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More Birthday Wishes from Lovina’s Children

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To mark Lovina’s 52nd birthday on May 22, each of her children have contributed these short reflections in her honor. Last week we shared the first half of them, and this week we’re sharing the second half. Benjamin, 23 As a young boy, I would scare Mom a lot and find it funny. I would crawl out … Continue Reading ››
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Lovina’s Children Wish Her a Happy Birthday!

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To mark Lovina’s 52nd birthday on May 22, each of her children have contributed these short reflections in her honor. We’re sharing the first half of them today, and will share the second half next week. Elizabeth, 28 There are many stories I could write about my mom. I’ll try to keep it short. As a school-age child, … Continue Reading ››
Desserts

Lovina Enjoys Mother’s Day and Looks Ahead to an Eventful Week

May 18 is daughter Lovina’s 19th birthday. It is unbelievable at how fast time seems to go. She only has one more year of being a teenager. Her birthday is also on Ascension Day this year. This Amish community keeps this day as a holiday. We have a fast and prayer day until lunch time, … Continue Reading ››
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Lovina Enjoys Birthdays and Fun with Family

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Today—May 10—is grandson Isaiah’s (Ervin and Susan) 5th birthday. It would also have been my sister Susan’s 47th birthday if she was still here. We miss her! Rest in peace, dear sister. May 11 is son-in-law Ervin’s birthday. He will be 29. Happy birthday to Ervin and Isaiah! Our family night will be held at Ervin and … Continue Reading ››
Side Dishes, Snacks

Lovina Explains an Amish Communion Service

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We are already into the fifth month of the year—May! Hopefully May will bring warmer temperatures again. The gardens are really wet yet from all the rain we had this past week. It was a cold, rainy day on Sunday when communion services were held at Dustin and Loretta’s. It was a challenge to keep the … Continue Reading ››