Pace of preparation picks up for Sunday church at the EichersBenches and Ausbund hymnals are hauled from one home to another to use for church services in homes, pole barns or basements. Photo by Grant Beachy
Church services will be held here on Sunday, … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
Warming up: Dandelion greens, rhubarb, and dirt under bare toes
We finally managed to get some garden planted. The ground still felt a little cold under my bare feet. It just doesn’t seem right to walk in that soil with shoes on. I like wearing my crocs … Continue Reading ››
Family spreads out, barn needs fixing
The last few days have been warmer and we sure enjoyed the sunshine! Now this morning it rained, but the sun is out again.
Son Joseph is harnessing our horse Mighty, so I can take the buggy to a garage sale. The sale is being held by a neighboring Amish family. … Continue Reading ››
Successful surgery for Verena; toddler Abigail helps “write’ column
Daughter Verena’s surgery on her foot was a success! She has been having more pain since the numbness wore off but that can be expected from a surgery like this. Verena will probably have her cast on for six to eight weeks according to the doctor that … Continue Reading ››
A snow fort made by the Eicher children a few years ago.February Brings Snow Drifts, Baptism Services, and ButcheringEditor’s note: Due to the death of Lovina’s brother Amos Coblentz on Jan. 31, 2018, this week’s column is a repeat from Lovina … Continue Reading ››
We spent New Year’s Day at sister Emma and husband Jacob’s house. We are four sisters in this area, and every year we all get together for a gift exchange.
Emma had a haystack brunch. A haystack brunch includes biscuits, bacon, ham, sausage, smokies, potatoes, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, hot peppers, salsa, cheese sauce … Continue Reading ››
