Dropping temps mean heating the house and baking pumpkin whoopie pies
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Remembering the deep grief of seven years ago
May 24—this date always takes my thoughts back to May 24, 2010. The day started out just like any other day. I was out on the porch watering the flowers while the children waited for the bus. The bus came and I could hear our phone ringing in the pole barn. I decided to finish … Continue Reading ››
Never a dull moment: remembering when baby Lovina was born
Today, May 18, is daughter Lovina’s thirteenth birthday. She is now a teenager. We now have five teenagers in the house so you can imagine there isn’t one dull moment.
I will never forget the day Lovina was born. I had gall bladder attacks before I had her which turned into pancreatitis. Lovina came three weeks … Continue Reading ››
Spring break brings emptier nest for Eichers; plus exciting birth to announce!
It has been rainy and cool all week—not the best weather for the children while they are on spring break from school! I was hoping we could get the yard raked up this week, but I’m sure we will have nicer days to work outside. There is plenty to do otherwise. The boys have been … Continue Reading ››
Lovina’s daughter shares the news and a recipe for whoopie pies
Hi! This is Verena, 19, filling in for Mom this week. I had the urge to do some writing, and I thought Mom would be happy to have a break.
This last week has been absolutely beautiful spring weather. It’s hard to believe it’s only February. I will be happy to see summer come.
I started working … Continue Reading ››
Eicher family’s Christmas plans; plus cookie decorating for children
Today is my husband Joe’s 48th birthday. I wish him a very happy birthday and many more healthy years ahead. I couldn’t ask for a better man to spend my life with. We were married on July 15, 1993. God blessed us with eight loving children. … Continue Reading ›› Amish noodle making, morel mushrooms, and fresh fish!
We are having a lot of rainy days this past week. The garden hasn’t dried up enough for us to get in it, so we still haven’t been able to plant more vegetables. I am really eager to get more garden planted and by next week it will be time to put out tomato and … Continue Reading ››
When husband Joe surprised two little boys Easter morning
Friday is Good Friday and we look forward to Easter on Sunday. Good Friday we traditionally keep as a holiday, so no one in our family will go to work or school. The Amish churches in this community have “Fast” (no eating) and prayer … Continue Reading ›› Cookies, memories, and a long-lost rolling pin that wended its way back home
This will be my final column for 2015. After that, we enter into a brand new year. What does it have in store for us? The future is unknown, but if we trust in God to lead our way, it seems so much more … Continue Reading ›› Year winds down with farewell to a favorite cousin
One day after another goes by, bringing 2015 closer to history. We do not have snow. We had seven inches of snow several weeks ago, and last week a few flurries that stuck to the ground for a few hours. Our children are hoping it snows for Christmas. Snow does bring in the holiday spirit … Continue Reading ››