Category Archives: Meats

More wonderful news from the Eicher family!

Daughter Loretta and I are at home today while the rest are either working or at school. We did odd jobs around the house that have been neglected lately. I am excited to announce that Joe and I are grandparents now! Abigail Elizabeth was born to daughter Elizabeth and Timothy on Saturday, September 10 at 1:14 … Continue Reading ››

Neighborliness and community: paying back past kindnesses

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Lovina enjoys writing from her front porch.
As I write this, we mark the last day of August. I’m just amazed at how time seems to fly by faster each year. Do we take enough time in our busy lives for God? Our children … Continue Reading ››

What do you do when the puppy thinks your flower bed is a playground?

It is a cool June morning with temperatures only in the low 60s. I had to close a few windows as it was chilly with them all open. Summer is officially here now. It seems empty around here. My husband Joe, daughter Susan, and son Benjamin are working. Daughter Lovina is staying at Elizabeth and Timothy’s … Continue Reading ››

Remembering an Amish father’s legacy of faith and work and reading

If my dad were still living, he would turn 85 years old today. But God had other plans, and Dad passed away in May 2000, at the age of 69. Every year on his birthday we still remember what day it is. My dad left me a legacy of wonderful memories and of precious love. My … Continue Reading ››

When what doesn’t get done today won’t “run away” tomorrow

Susan'sIceCreamCakeIt’s Thursday noon already! This column should have been written yesterday. Loretta and I have been cleaning the house this forenoon. Tonight men from church will come at 6:30 to practice singing church songs. We want to make some snacks for tonight yet. The laundry … Continue Reading ››

Just like young women everywhere, newly married Elizabeth consults Mom

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Jars of freshly canned applesauce won’t last long in the Eicher pantry!
Dear Readers: Hi! I’m Lovina’s oldest daughter Elizabeth. I’m not as good as Mom at writing this column but decided to give it a try again. It’s been several years ago that I … Continue Reading ››

Drawers that stick have got to go: Lovina helps sons organize space

Drawers that stick have got to go: Lovina helps sons organize space It is Wednesday evening and I still haven’t taken time to write this column. Daughters Verena, Loretta, and Lovina are washing supper dishes. The boys and Joe are just relaxing and getting cleaned up. Our supper was a simple, easy one. Verena and Loretta made … Continue Reading ››

Lovina’s daughter offers glimpse of a week in the life of an Amish teen

Hello! This is Lovina’s 17-year-old daughter, Verena. I decided to help Mom out since she is busy sewing Loretta’s dress for Friday. Mom sewed hers yesterday. She will be a cook and Loretta is a babysitter at Aden and Ruth’s wedding. I gathered the laundry for tomorrow, as I’ll be washing the laundry alone since … Continue Reading ››

Baby colt delights Eicher children; Lovina offers delicious spring asparagus recipe

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Black Beauty was born to Itty Bit May 1, 2015!
May is here already. It seems as though 2015 just began and now we are already in the month of May. The first of May brought some excitement here. Our horse Itty Bit gave birth … Continue Reading ››