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Lovina’s diary offers glimpse of an Amish woman’s ordinary day

Lovina’s diary offers glimpse of an Amish woman’s ordinary day 3:00 a.m. Alarm rings—time to get up and pack husband Joe’s lunch, fill his water jug with ice and water, make a pot of coffee, etc. 3:45 a.m. Joe’s ride is here to go work in the factory. In January it was 13 years ago that he … 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 ››