Hey, that is Lovina’s daughter Verena. It’s Tuesday night, and I made a decision to put in writing Mother’s column. The solar is shining properly, and there’s a pleasant breeze flowing.
I preserve trying again at life on the age of 16. I used to be so excited to show 16, and life appeared to go so sluggish. Now I’m on the age of 24 and life appears to be going too quick. I’m wondering what I shall be saying on the age of 50!
I lately acquired to expertise occurring an Amtrak practice. I left with buddies Samuel and Wilma and their three-month-old daughter Kimberly. I loved the practice experience — the one half I didn’t get pleasure from was attempting to sleep. It wasn’t too comfortable. We left the morning of July 11. We then arrived in Colorado at Samuel’s brother Freeman and his spouse Sarah’s home the night of July 12. That’s the place we stayed till July 16. Samuel’s sister Laura and Laura’s pal Liz drove again with us on the practice. Laura and I shared a seat. We certain had an fulfilling time.
On July 17, we needed to get off and go on one other practice. Whereas we have been ready on the practice station, we determined to go discover some meals to eat. I noticed the escalators and I acquired a wild concept to strive one out with my mobility scooter. With out considering of any penalties, I took the scooter up the escalator. It did an excellent job, so I wished to strive taking place. So I did, and it labored completely. Though it didn’t impress the caretakers of the station. They needed to put over the intercom that wheelchairs or any variety or scooters are imagined to take the elevators, not the escalator. It was a enjoyable and humorous expertise. I don’t counsel anybody tries it although!
Round midnight on July 18, we arrived an hour from house — simply to find our driver forgot to select us up and had been quick asleep. Now we needed to discover a method to name house and discover one other driver. We lastly have been in a position to try this, and the driving force got here round Three a.m. — we arrived house round four a.m. I didn’t sleep straight away, both, so I undoubtedly misplaced lots of sleep, nevertheless it was undoubtedly value it.
Sister Susan’s boyfriend Ervin moved up right here right into a rental home. It’s six miles or so from Susan’s home, which has made life a lot busier and introduced extra modifications. The modifications are good although. I’m very comfortable for Susan and Ervin. I’m additionally comfortable for the youngsters — they certain have tailored properly collectively.
Each morning, Ervin’s work driver picks me up round 3:10 a.m. Meaning I’ve to stand up by 2:45, no less than. Ervin makes certain to have my mobility scooter sitting on the market so I can simply drive it into the home as soon as I get there. Ervin’s three kids are nonetheless quick asleep, so I lay down shut by them someplace. They usually stand up round 6 or 7 a.m. I then get them breakfast, then I wash the breakfast dishes and naturally entertain the youngsters. Round 11:30 now we have lunch, after which I put them down for a nap. After they’re napping, I wash the dishes, sweep the flooring, and mop the flooring if wanted. Not all that will get accomplished on a regular basis earlier than Ervin will get house. I then have a driver take me again to Susan’s after Ervin is house. Ervin will get house usually round 1-2:30 p.m. I additionally be certain that to have supper ready for him so he doesn’t have a lot to do.
Immediately I loaded all three kiddos up on my scooter and we drove to my dad and mom’ home. Mother made breakfast for us, and the youngsters beloved it. We then went over to my sister Loretta’s home to see child Denzel once more. He certain is rising, and is doing properly.
Wednesday, July 27, my nephew Ryan shall be three years outdated. Ryan is Susan’s son. Ervin provided to have our household there at his rental home for Ryan’s third birthday.
I hope you’re all doing properly, and God’s many blessings to you all!
Backyard Salad
Three medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
Three medium tomatoes, lower into wedges
half cup vinegar
1/four cup sugar
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/four cup oil
Mix all substances in a big bowl. Toss properly to combine. Refrigerate no less than 2 hours earlier than serving.
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina Eicher, Outdated Order Amish author, cook dinner, spouse, and mom of eight. Her latest cookbook, Amish Household Recipes, is obtainable wherever books are bought. Readers can write to Eicher at Lovina’s Amish Kitchen, PO Field 234, Sturgis, MI 49091 (please embrace a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply); or electronic mail LovinasAmishKitchen@MennoMedia.org and your message shall be handed on to her to learn. She doesn’t personally reply to emails.
