Family members of all ages gather for fall cleanup and share a good meal
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Lovina heals from surgery and enjoys time with grandchildren
I am still taking life at a much slower pace this week. Last week daughter Elizabeth took my place writing this column, which I appreciated.
I had hernia surgery, and the doctor added mesh, so I hope for good results. Earlier this year, in February, I had a hernia that was also repaired with mesh. The … Continue Reading ››
Lovina’s daughter, Elizabeth, shares pumpkin treats as temperatures drop
Hello to all my Mother’s readers! This is Elizabeth, Lovina’s firstborn. Once again, I’m taking the pen in my own hand and writing this for Mom. She is having surgery on Wednesday—again. This is her second surgery this year. The first one was in February. Both surgeries have been to fix hernias. Another larger hernia … Continue Reading ››
The garden’s bounty begins
We are having great weather this week. It cools down at night for making sleeping comfortable. Very pleasant days so far. Mornings are actually chilly, with temperatures in the upper 50s. It sure beats the heat from last week.
Yesterday we canned pickles. Cucumbers and dill from … Continue Reading ››
Yesterday we canned pickles. Cucumbers and dill from … Continue Reading ›› 
Putting up freezer jam, Virginia visitors, and a young overnight guest
Another hot week in July! Last week we had over an inch of rain but it didn’t cool off much.
Today son Kevin had a therapy appointment so I took him to town. With the heat I didn’t want to take the horse and buggy. Our friend Beth took us.
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Tonight was daughter Lovina’s eighth-grade graduation. Her class has 23 students. Our school is a small public school and is very close-knit. Friday is the school picnic, then school doors will close for another term.
Lovina’s school days will be over. She said she will miss seeing her friends but is excited to be done. Son … Continue Reading ››
Busy hours fill the day: Diary for April 17, 2019
4:00 a.m. I get up to pack lunch for son Joseph, 16, and make him breakfast before he leaves for work. They are working an hour away so they will start out earlier than usual.
4:30 a.m. Joseph leaves for work. I go back to bed until I need to get up to wake the children … Continue Reading ››