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Tim’s sister-in-law lands 17 point buck with a bow
Tim’s sister-in-law lands 17 point buck with a bow
We awoke this morning to more snow, adding to our already snow-covered white world. It has been snowing all morning. We had our first snow earlier than usual and it is staying with all the cold temperatures.
Last Friday, … Continue Reading ››
We awoke this morning to more snow, adding to our already snow-covered white world. It has been snowing all morning. We had our first snow earlier than usual and it is staying with all the cold temperatures.
Last Friday, … Continue Reading ›› Many birthdays and a reunion bring far flung family together
Many birthdays and a reunion bring far flung family together
If my Mother was still with us she would be 82 today, July 18. She passed away almost 16 years ago. She penned this column for 11 years before her sudden death. Now I have written it for almost 16 years. Gone but never forgotten, dear … Continue Reading ››
Why the Eichers bought a downsized buggy
Why the Eichers bought a downsized buggy
(Plus don't miss end note here about a book signing planned for May 5.)
So much for thinking spring! Yesterday we woke up to a snow-covered ground! And the temperature was in the twenties. Just when we were ready to let the fire go out in the coal stove, it … Continue Reading ››
Verena writes about her recent birthday “mystery supper”
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birthday “mystery supper”
Hi! This is Verena filling in for my mother. With the upcoming holidays Mom needed a few extra columns written so I offered to write one. In this column I will write about my recent birthday party.
My birthday was December 10 and I … Continue Reading ››
birthday “mystery supper”
Hi! This is Verena filling in for my mother. With the upcoming holidays Mom needed a few extra columns written so I offered to write one. In this column I will write about my recent birthday party.
My birthday was December 10 and I … Continue Reading ›› Dropping temps mean heating the house and baking pumpkin whoopie pies
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 ››