It’s another sunshiny February day with the temperatures above freezing. Yesterday, I hung the laundry out on the wash lines to dry. Once again, I was able to bring it all in and fold it and put it away the same day. I don’t remember ever having this many days in February that … Continue Reading ››
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Lovina Savors the First Hints of Spring
We have entered the first week of February, though it would be hard to tell by the weather. Yesterday was sunny and 50 degrees. I hung all the laundry out to dry, and most of it could be folded and put away the same day.
Happy birthday to Grace (son Joseph’s special friend). Her birthday is … Continue Reading ››
Lovina Remembers Lost Loved Ones
The ground is covered with snow again, which will probably be gone by tomorrow. On Sunday morning the ground was also covered, but it was gone by afternoon. Other than the cold spell the other week, we have had a pretty mild winter so far.
Daughter Loretta doesn’t mind if there isn’t any snow on the … Continue Reading ››
Lovina Enjoys Games with Grandchildren & Pole Barn Progress Continues
First of all, a happy 28th birthday to daughter Susan on January 24. Also a happy 55th birthday to my sister Liz. I wish both of them many more happy and healthy years. I don’t get to see Liz too often. I think I only saw her a few times in over a year and … Continue Reading ››
Keeping Warm in a Cold Spell
At 10 a.m. the temperature is still only at zero degrees with a wind chill of -17 degrees. The last several days we have had even colder temperatures and wind chill down to -27 degrees. It’s been a challenge to heat for everyone. It seems the wind gets in everywhere.
Grandson Ryan seems to be doing … Continue Reading ››
Hosting the Amish Men’s Choir and Caring for Family
There is a winter weather advisory out this morning. It felt good to be in the warm house and hear the blowing wind from the inside. My husband Joe and son Joseph left for work. I’m sure the roads were a challenge for the drivers.
Continue Reading ››Lovina and Family Gather for Christmas and Ring in the New Year
A brand-new year is before us. What does 2024 hold in store? A new year always feels like a new beginning. A time to try harder to break bad habits, a time to start fresh. Most importantly, to spend more time reading God’s words every day and remembering those less fortunate in life. We have … Continue Reading ››
Daughter Loretta Shares About Her Family
Dear readers,
This is Loretta. Mom asked if I would like to write her column. I would say I'm a little overdue writing the column, but I know it helps Mom since she is busy getting ready for church services. On December 24, Mom is planning on having us children stay the night and having Christmas … Continue Reading ››
Daughter Susan Shares about a Month Full of Plans with Family
I'm Lovina's daughter Susan. I wanted to help Mom out and write an article for her. I'm not sure how Mom does it, knowing what to write every week. I have a hard time just doing one article.
This Monday morning, the children are all in school except Ervin Jay. He's sleeping in the swing right now. He loves the … Continue Reading ››
Lovina Shares Six Cookie Recipes!
In this column, I will share cookie recipes. I hope you will enjoy them!
Brown Sugar Cookies
3 cups brown sugar
1 cup lard or butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups sour milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
5 cups flour, sifted
Pinch of salt
Cream together brown sugar, lard or butter, and eggs. Stir baking soda into sour milk. Sift baking … Continue Reading ››