We attended both funerals of my cousins over the weekend. So nice to see cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends that we don’t often see but sad for the reason we had to gather. Chris’s funeral was on Saturday at 9 a.m. Danny’s funeral was at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Both funerals were largely attended. Our [...]
3:10 a.m. — The alarm goes off to start another day here in the Eicher household. It has taken some getting used to, having a scheduled time to get up this week now that everyone is back to school and work. I packed husband Joe’s lunch, which was leftover macaroni and cheese from last night’s [...]
A whole brand new year lies ahead. What does it have in store for us all? Only God knows so let us put our trust in him. I hope everyone had a great, safe holiday. We had a very nice holiday after the flu bug finally left our house. Christmas Day was spent here at [...]
I hope everyone had a blessed and healthy Christmas Day. I’ve been struck with the same flu that has been going around this household. Hopefully I’ll be on the mend soon. With Joe off this week and the kids home from school, the house has been full. We’ve had snow and cold the past few [...]
Wednesday evening and supper is over. Everyone went their own way, some reading, some writing, and some still down with the flu. Yes, the flu bug hit us. So far it has only been son Benjamin and my husband, Joe. Their symptoms were a high temperature, cough, aches, and chill. I called the doctor and [...]
Another week has already passed and it is time to write the column again. We have also entered the last month of 2012. Where does time go so fast? I keep thinking next week will be less busy and before I know it the week has passed. Daughter Verena will have her 15th birthday on [...]
The Thanksgiving holiday is over with and everyone is preparing for Christmas. As I prepare for Christmas let us remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. So often people forget what Christmas is really about. We spent Thanksgiving Day at sister Emma and Jacob’s house. Emma prepared two turkeys. They had the table [...]
I hope everyone had a happy, healthy, and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Hard to believe there’s only a month left before 2012 is history. I thought I’d share a few favorite recipes from our family that you might enjoy during the upcoming Christmas season. Try these three. WHITE CHRISTMAS CUT-OUT COOKIES 1 cup shortening 2 [...]
