Category Archives: Potatoes

Potatoes, Salads

Lovina Remembers Lost Loved Ones

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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 ››
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 ››
Potatoes, Side Dishes

Spring Cleaning, Family Night, and an Encouraging Update from the Doctor

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Our thermometer shows 28 degrees this morning. We were spoiled by the nice, warm, sunny days in the upper 70s. This weather is a challenge for anyone with sensitive plants. We still haven’t planted our sweet onions. We’re waiting until it dries up, and the temperature gets a little warmer. We have had quite a … Continue Reading ››
Potatoes, Side Dishes

Lovina’s Community Pulls Together for Benefit Dinner

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Our house feels nice and cozy since Joe started our coal stove in the basement. With the temperature outside at 61 degrees, it’s almost too warm, so I have some windows open. It’s too cold in here without heat and too warm with heat. I imagine it won’t be long before we will be needing … Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Casseroles, Potatoes

Daugher Lovina’s 18th Birthday & Hosting Church

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Today—May 18—is daughter Lovina’s 18th birthday. Lovina was born soon after we moved to Michigan. It’s hard to believe it’s been 18 years. She has grown into a lovely young lady with a great sense of humor. Her special friend Daniel is an important part of her life and she has enjoyed his friendship for … Continue Reading ››
Meats, Potatoes, Side Dishes

Travels and wedding celebrations

Another week has passed by since my last column. We made it to Kentucky and Tennessee for both weddings and are now back in Michigan. We were thankful for safe travels to and from the weddings. Dan’s (who died in the accident with son-in-law Mose) wife Jodi was our driver and she did a wonderful … Continue Reading ››
Potatoes, Side Dishes

June Gatherings and First Garden Fruits

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We have entered the month of June. Is it possible that 2021 is almost halfway through? I managed to get my gray dress suit sewed last week, and I still have a shirt I want to sew for my husband Joe. The wedding is Friday at the home of neighbors Joas and Susan, for their daughter … Continue Reading ››
Potatoes, Side Dishes

One day at a time for Eicher family

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Another morning of sitting here watching the sun rise with tears rolling down my face. I’m wishing that I could turn the clock back to December 8th, the day before our life so drastically changed. Back before that awful tragedy, back before our dear son-in-law Mose was in that terrible accident that completely shattered daughter … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Potatoes

May showers and tater tot casserole

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 Today daughters Verena, 22, Loretta, 19, Lovina, 16, son Kevin, 14, and I went to assist niece Emma in preparing for hosting the next church services. Sister Emma and son Steven, niece Elizabeth, and sisters Verena and Susan were also there helping, along with my daughters Elizabeth and Susan and their children. Emma told us all … Continue Reading ››
Potatoes, Soups

Gardening and games at home

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Today was such a beautiful sunny day with the temperature around 60 degrees. Everyone is home due to the coronavirus precautions. It seems so different to not set an alarm. Of course, we sleep later since no one is leaving home. The boys took advantage of the nice day and hauled a lot of manure out … Continue Reading ››