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Serving as head cook for 1,000 wedding meals leaves Lovina a bit tired
The wedding for Menno and Emma is now history. We wish them a long and happy married life together, with God guiding their way. Once again we do all that work for just one day, but it’s a special day they will always remember. When two become one in a marriage until death do them … Continue Reading ››
Lovina’s friend Ruth offers sneak peek into Amish wedding preparations
In this week’s column Lovina’s English (non-Amish) friend Ruth Boss gives us a glimpse into Lovina’s busy week as head cook for her niece’s wedding.
This week I helped with preparations for the wedding for Lovina’s niece Emma. As an outsider, I am impressed by how beautifully orchestrated these events are. Family, neighbors and the … Continue Reading ››
Lovina answers reader questions about Amish clothing traditions
This week my husband Joe, and son Benjamin, 19, are off all week for Thanksgiving. Son Joseph, 16, has off Thanksgiving Day and Friday, as well as Lovina, 14, and Kevin, 13 from school. So it seems as if this week will go faster than usual.
Saturday our three sons and Joe went to help at … Continue Reading ››
Tim’s sister-in-law lands 17 point buck with a bow
Tim’s sister-in-law lands 17 point buck with a bow
We awoke this morning to more snow, adding to our already snow-covered white world. It has been snowing all morning. We had our first snow earlier than usual and it is staying with all the cold temperatures.
Last Friday, … Continue Reading ››
We awoke this morning to more snow, adding to our already snow-covered white world. It has been snowing all morning. We had our first snow earlier than usual and it is staying with all the cold temperatures.
Last Friday, … Continue Reading ›› The lowdown on the services of a wedding wagon
The lowdown on the services of a wedding wagon
November is bringing cold rainy weather. Leaves are all over our front yard from all the big trees there. The beauty of the season is upon us!
Congratulations to niece Emma and Menno! They set December 7 for their wedding date where they will exchange vows in holy … Continue Reading ››
Garage sales yield great bargains, including gifts for the grandchildren (of course)
Daughter Lovina, 14, and son Kevin, 13, just left for school. It’s cold and windy outside, and the temperature has dropped to 54 degrees. We had just enjoyed a few nice warm and sunny days until yesterday, when it was rainy and cooler.
Daughters Elizabeth and Susan … Continue Reading ›› Grandma Lovina’s dilemma: Which granddaughter to pick up when the buggy arrives?
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 ››
Fall dinners mean batter up for fried fish, vegetables and onion rings
This column will wrap up September. October starts on Monday already! It’s a big day for deer hunters with the season opening.
Son-in-law Mose took our son Kevin, 13, out hunting on Saturday, when the youth hunt was held. Kevin shot his first deer, so that was exciting for him. Mose said the first thing Kevin … Continue Reading ››
Sticky lessons with Gorilla glue, and happy for supper on daughter’s patio
Head: Sticky lessons with Gorilla glue, and happy for supper on daughter’s patio
It’s 8:30 p.m. and we just came home from daughter Elizabeth and Timothy’s house. Elizabeth made supper for us. She made cooked potatoes, cooked carrots, corn, Sloppy Joe sandwiches with ice cream for dessert. It was nice to not have to cook supper … Continue Reading ››