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Many birthdays and a reunion bring far flung family together

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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 ››
Casseroles, Meats, Vegetables

Verena’s view from camping week, plus super easy supper on the grill

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Verena and sister Loretta made this delicious supper on the grill.
Verena’s view from camping week, plus super easy supper on the grill This is Verena, 20, writing for Mom this week. Mom isn’t home and I know she needs this written. I’m off work on … Continue Reading ››
Meats, Soups, The Essential Amish Kitchen, Uncategorized, Vegetables

Camping with the Eichers: Horses, wagons, boats and even a pontoon

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Camping with the Eichers: Horses, wagons, boats and even a pontoon Our whole family is spending this week (July 4) at a lake about 11 miles from our house. Timothy and Elizabeth and Mose and Susan’s places are only half that far from here. They came with horses and wagons. Timothy and Mose brought their boats … Continue Reading ››
Soups

Long but not lazy days of summer

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Long but not lazy days of summer Diary of June 27, 2018 3:00 a.m. Time to get up and get my husband Joe’s lunch packed. A nice breeze is coming through the west windows. I heat chicken-and-noodle soup for his stainless steel thermos. Also put a peach, crackers, and cookies in his lunch and a mug of … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins

Grateful memories of a stranger who helped out in a time of need

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I decided to write my column while sitting in the waiting room in the doctor’s office. We are two hours from home. I am always glad when we are on our way home from these visits. My thoughts go back to one of our recent trips to see the doctor. On the way there, our driver … Continue Reading ››
Uncategorized

Birthday and upcoming anniversary prompt reflections for Lovina

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June 14. Twenty-four years ago today I became a mother! Daughter Elizabeth is 24 and a mother herself now. In honor of her birthday, the girls and I will go to her house to spend the day with Elizabeth and her 21-month-old daughter, Abigail. We will go past daughter Susan’s house and take her and … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins, Vegetables

Summer commences with sewing and cleaning projects

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June is here, and we are almost halfway through 2018 already! It’s unbelievable how time just seems to go faster each year. Speaking of time: we have more sewing that needs to be done. Congratulations are in order for nephew Levi Jr. and Arlene. They chose July 4 to unite in holy matrimony. Levi will be … Continue Reading ››
Side Dishes, Vegetables

Little Abigail gets introduced to the Coblentz family water battles

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Little Abigail gets introduced to the Coblentz family water battles  It looks dark towards the southeast like a storm could be forming. We sure could use the rain. It’s been dry this week. We watered the gardens a few times this week but hoped it would rain tonight. Our soil is sandy so all the rain … Continue Reading ››
Side Dishes, Soups

Lovina’s daughters and all five sisters surprise Lovina on her birthday

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Lovina’s daughters and all five sisters surprise Lovina on her birthday My 47th birthday was May 22. My daughters wanted me to spend the day with all of them at daughter Elizabeth’s house. When I walked in the house it was decorated with balloons and Happy Birthday banners.Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Side Dishes

Birthdays, Mother’s Day, and Wednesday with daughters: all good

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First of all, daughter Lovina will be 14 tomorrow, May 18. A happy birthday to her! Also, happy 25th birthday today, May 17, to my niece Elizabeth. We are invited to her parents (sister Liz and husband Levi) on Saturday for a surprise birthday party for Elizabeth. With so much gardening and spring work it doesn’t … Continue Reading ››