Following are what the children told daughter Verena to write in the column last week. Space did not permit us to add this so we will put it in this week’s column. Daughter Verena stayed with daughter ...

Lovina's "English" friend Ruth provides an inside look at what it takes to prepare for an Amish wedding and shares Lovina's ...

Following are what the children told daughter Verena to write in the column last week. Space did not permit us to add this so ...

This is Lovina’s daughter Verena writing. I decided to write, as I have some free time. I am staying with my sister Susan’s ...

6:30 p.m. We all go over to Dustin and Loretta’s house for supper. Daughter Elizabeth and Tim bring supper in to Dustin and Loretta. They tell us to come, too, as they brought enough for us. I am glad ...

Due to space issues last week, Verena was not able to include the delightful tidbits the grandchildren wanted to include.

4:40 a.m. Our alarm rings, telling us it’s time to start a new day. Joe only works until 12:30 today, so I don’t have to pack more than some snacks for him and fill his water jug. I make him ...

It is Monday morning and the temperature is 19 degrees Fahrenheit. The windchill is at 7 degrees, so it feels cold when the door opens. We sure have had our share of cold temperatures. Son-in-law Tim ...

Lovina Wildermuth-Reyes of Nature Academy (San Lorenzo Valley Charter School) claimed first place in the 2025 Santa Cruz ...

Granddaughter Kylie Clare was born early this month to daughter Loretta and her husband Dustin. A brand-new year is here, 2025! May it bring much joy and happiness to you with God’s many ...