Lovina's peaches ready for winter.
We had a nice few days staying by the lake. Our family enjoyed fishing and swimming. We had some very hot days so it was nice to be close to the lake. Thanks to my friend Ruth for writing … Continue Reading ››
Editor’s Note: Lovina Eicher is on vacation. Guest columnist Ruth Boss, an “English” friend of Lovina’s, shares her perspective on the wedding of Tim and Elizabeth from her ringside seat as a “gopher” leading up to the wedding August 14.August 7. One week until the big … Continue Reading ››
Another week has passed, and it is time to write another column.
The Eichers set up benches for church services in their new pole barn.
Church services were held here Sunday in our … Continue Reading ››
The wedding day of Timothy and daughter Elizabeth (August 14) is now past. We had a few sprinkles of rain early in the morning and then nice weather the rest of the day. After everything was over and cleaned up, we had a thunderstorm and more than an inch of rain. We were thankful that … Continue Reading ››
It is a hot and humid Sunday afternoon. My husband, Joe, and I and our four youngest children are the only ones home this afternoon. Everyone is taking naps. It would be nice to take one too, but I need to get another column written before next week.
Church services were held at our neighbors Joas … Continue Reading ››
For this week I’m going to write a daily diary for August 5.
3:15 a.m. Time to get up and pack my husband Joe’s lunch. For his lunch he wants bread slices, sliced tomatoes fresh from the garden, and mayonnaise. I also put frozen peaches, some cheese … Continue Reading ››
This is already Thursday and it’s time I get this column written. Today, July 30, is nephew Steven’s eighth birthday so happy birthday wishes go to him!
It seems like the days are flying by. Tomorrow in two weeks is the wedding for Timothy and daughter Elizabeth. I ordered 350 pounds of chicken this morning … Continue Reading ››
Twenty-three days left until the wedding of Timothy and Elizabeth. We have a lot of work left to do before then but we have accomplished a lot already.
Saturday was a full day. At 7:00 a.m. we had some cement delivered to pour sidewalks around the house and in front of the new pole barn. My … Continue Reading ››
Today, July 14, is son Benjamin’s 16th birthday. We want to bake him a cake, but I forgot to ask him what kind he wants before he left for work at 5:30 a.m. With eight children it’s hard to remember which is everyone’s favorite.
Tomorrow, July 15, … Continue Reading ››
Lovina and Kevin are raising this kitten. It's mother was killed on the road. It's really doing well !
Oh my! I am running late getting this column out this week. It seems like one week after another goes by bringing us closer to … Continue Reading ››
August 7. One week until the big … Continue Reading ›› 
August 7. One week until the big … Continue Reading ›› 
For this week I’m going to write a daily diary for August 5.
3:15 a.m. Time to get up and pack my husband Joe’s lunch. For his lunch he wants bread slices, sliced tomatoes fresh from the garden, and mayonnaise. I also put frozen peaches, some cheese … Continue Reading ›› 
Today, July 14, is son Benjamin’s 16th birthday. We want to bake him a cake, but I forgot to ask him what kind he wants before he left for work at 5:30 a.m. With eight children it’s hard to remember which is everyone’s favorite.
Tomorrow, July 15, … Continue Reading ›› 