Lovina's newest grandchild, Timothy, has a cozy outfit to keep him warm riding in the buggy.
A brand-new year lies before us! What does it hold? Last year brought us two more grandchildren who bring us joy. But Joe and I each had a … Continue Reading ››
First, I need to share our very exciting news: my husband Joe and I are grandparents for the third time!
We welcome our first grandson, Timothy Josiah, born to daughter Elizabeth and Timothy on December 17. He weighed 7 pounds and is 19 inches long. He was born at 5:11 a.m. by C-section. I went to … Continue Reading ››
Timothy and Elizabeth's new colt from mother Shiann. As Lovina reminisces and reflects here, life is always moving on.Rereading early columns is an occasion to ponder life’s many changesSupper dishes are washed, and most of the family is relaxing and getting showered before … Continue Reading ››
Diary of October 16, 2018
3:00 a.m. Alarm rings. It’s time to pack my husband Joe’s lunch, make some coffee for his coffee mug and fill his water jug with ice water. The 45-minute ride to work is enough time for him to enjoy the coffee. Joe is leaving 20 minutes earlier due to having a … Continue Reading ››
It’s 6:45 a.m. and daughter Lovina, 14, and son Kevin, 13, just left for school. It’s still quite dark outside. Daylight Savings Time lasts until November, so it seems most of the school year it’s dark when they leave with the bus.
I think this is my favorite time of the day. After the morning rush … Continue Reading ››
In addition to lots of tomatoes, the Eichers canned these great looking peaches recently.Summer’s waning days bring bucketloads of tomatoes and family hog roast
It’s Wednesday evening around 7:00 p.m. Supper dishes are washed and put away. Everyone is cleaned up and relaxing before … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››