I (daughter Lovina) decided to write Mom’s column for her today. It’s been a while since I wrote, and a lot has changed. Daniel and I are married now. We’ve moved into our small place on a secluded dirt road. The house is very cozy. There’s quite a bit of wildlife around here. … Continue Reading ››
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Lovina Visits Brother Albert in the Hospital
It is a foggy Tuesday morning, and daughters Elizabeth and Susan are coming for the day. They are coming with their horses and buggies, so I hope they arrive safely in this fog. Daughter Loretta is also planning to come for the day. Daughter Verena went over to her house across the road … 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.
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Lovina and Family Enjoy a Fall Day Together
Today grandson Byron (son of daughter Loretta and Dustin) is 3 months old. He weighs 10 pounds, 12 ounces now. He’s a sweet little smiley baby. He’s cooing and an active little boy. Denzel loves his little brother but sometimes looks annoyed to have to share everyone with Byron. He likes to give Byron something … Continue Reading ››
More Birthday Wishes from Lovina’s Children
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 ››
Lovina’s Children Wish Her a Happy Birthday!
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 ››
Lovina Keeps Busy with Deer Jerky and Snack Sticks
It is a nice sunny day on this first day of March. We had a mild February, and now I wonder if March will make up for it with snow. The temperature is mid 40s already before noon.
I am having a hard time sitting down to write this column with too much work waiting on … Continue Reading ››
Daughter Susan and Ervin Get Married
I am Lovina’s “English” friend Ruth, and I had the opportunity to help Lovina the week of Susan and Ervin’s wedding by taking photos of the wedding prep, running a few last-minute errands, and also attending the wedding on Friday, December 30. Typically, Amish weddings are held in the shed (pole barn) of the bride’s … Continue Reading ››
Helping the Newlyweds and Enjoying Family Time
The temperature is staying in the low 60’s today. Leaves are falling and it’s a typical fall day. Yesterday the mercury almost reached 80 degrees, and it was a lovely day with the laundry drying very well.
I’m frying chicken for our supper tonight. Daughter Lovina is washing potatoes for steamed potatoes as well. Dustin and … Continue Reading ››
Updates from a family friend
My name is Ruth and I am a long time “English” friend of Lovina. She asked me to write the column this week because she is busy preparing for the wedding of her daughter Loretta and Dustin this Friday. The wedding will start about 9:00 a.m. and they will be married about 11:30 a.m. After … Continue Reading ››