Pies

It’s the Start of Another School Year for Lovina’s Grandchildren

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First of all—a very happy 57th birthday to dear sister Verena. May she have many more happy, healthy years. She still misses sister Susan so much. We all do, but Verena most of all because they lived together all their lives. Yes, life brings us many changes. It’s good we can’t see the future and … Continue Reading ››
Canning and Freezing, Vegetables

August is time for cultivating cucumbers, time with family

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August 15th—we are already halfway though August. Today is my oldest sibling’s birthday, sister Leah is 64. Happy birthday, dear sister, if you happen to read this. Although we are over a 100 miles apart my thoughts were with you this morning as you turn another year older. Leah was the oldest of eight children, … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins

Daughter Loretta and Dustin Welcome a Baby Boy into the Family!

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Today, August 8, has now been two years since my brother-in-law Jacob passed away. It is still hard to believe he isn’t here anymore. He was only 48 when he died, leaving sister Emma a widow at age 47. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and the family as another year passes by without … Continue Reading ››
Canning and Freezing, Vegetables

Meals from Thoughtful Church Families Help the Eichers in a Busy Time

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We have entered the month of August. We are having cool mornings after having hot and humid weather last week. We also had a few storms that took down trees and branches in the area. Son Benjamin mowed the grass last night and also cleared up a lot of branches from our yard. We have … Continue Reading ››
Cakes and Frostings, Desserts

Eicher Family Celebrates More Birthdays and Weddings

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Son Joseph’s 21st birthday was yesterday. Joseph and his special friend Grace, daughter Verena, and son Benjamin went out to eat in honor of his birthday. We couldn’t have a birthday supper here as I ended up at the ER with son Kevin, 17. Kevin fell when getting up from his mobility scooter and fell face-first … Continue Reading ››
Side Dishes, Snacks

Lovina and Family Celebrate Many July Anniversaries and Birthdays

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Today is July 18—a day that is always remembered. My mother would be 87 if she were still with us. Rest in peace dear, sweet Mother! Tomorrow, July 19, is sister Emma’s 50th birthday. On July 15 my husband Joe and I celebrated 30 years of … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins, Cakes and Frostings

Lovina Enjoys Laundry Day with a Repaired Machine

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It is 9 p.m. as I sit here on our front wraparound porch—a cool place to relax at night. My patio table and chairs are in the corner, so I get the west and north breeze. It is so peaceful. Daughter Verena is here tonight. I can hear her and daughter Lovina talking in the … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Vegetables

Lovina and Family Camp Out to Celebrate a Special 50th Birthday

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First of all, a happy 23rd birthday to daughter Loretta! We wish her many more years of happiness. The month of July is bringing us some hot weather. July 4 was a hot day as well. On July 3, our whole family—except son Benjamin—and sister Emma’s whole family and sister Verena all gathered at Emma’s house. … Continue Reading ››
Desserts, Jams and Jellies

Midnight Delivers Her First Foal

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This column will wrap it up for June 2023. Another month down in history. What did I accomplish? Not nearly as much as I had anticipated. Life gets so busy but let us take time from our busy lives and remember to thank God for the many blessings he bestows upon us. Our great and … Continue Reading ››
Desserts

The Family Celebrates Father’s Day with a Special Gift

  It is another nice, sunny day, but we are in need of rain. Our grass is brown from the dryness. We have been keeping the garden watered. Son Joseph didn’t go to work today. He is going to power wash the porch and the basement entrance under the porch. That will refresh everything. Tomorrow, my plans are … Continue Reading ››