Tag Archives: grandchildren

Amish Family Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes

Spring salads and fun with grandchildren

I am writing this on the last day of March. Will April bring us nice days? We will accept what we get. My husband Joe planted peas and radishes in the garden so we will wait and see if it grows garden goodies. It sounds so good. We had our first meal of dandelion salad this … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins, Desserts

Family Cheese Favorites and Apple Cinnamon Bread

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On January 31, it was two years since brother Amos passed away in his sleep and shocked all of us. He was only 56 years old and left his wife Nancy, children, grandchildren, one brother, and six sisters to mourn. He is so greatly missed by many. We know God makes no mistakes, so we … Continue Reading ››
Desserts

Beginning a new year and a new decade

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A new year, a new decade lies before us. What does it hold for us? Only God knows. A new year always seems like a fresh start or new beginning to break some old habits or make new resolutions. It doesn’t take a new year to start fresh, though. Our God is such a great … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles

Welcoming the new year and a new granddaughter

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This is the final day of 2019. A new year lies before us. What does it hold in store for you and me? Only God knows the answer. May He be our guide as we enter the new year in 2020. He has bestowed so many blessings upon us. Let us be forever thankful! We awoke … Continue Reading ››
Desserts

Lovina heals from surgery and enjoys time with grandchildren

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I am still taking life at a much slower pace this week. Last week daughter Elizabeth took my place writing this column, which I appreciated. I had hernia surgery, and the doctor added mesh, so I hope for good results. Earlier this year, in February, I had a hernia that was also repaired with mesh. The … Continue Reading ››
Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Grandchildren add fun and happiness

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We have entered the month of July. The year 2019 is halfway in the past. July 1 was daughter Loretta’s birthday. She turned 19 years old. Son Benjamin is also 19, until his birthday on July 14. It always brings back memories from that year they were born. My dad passed away at age 69 six weeks before … Continue Reading ››