By this time in the evening, we thought the fire had to be out. So, when I drove over the top of the hill, we were surprised.

Amish parents don’t arrange marriages ... and the extra hands help with household chores. Over time, they’ll work toward building their own home, usually with help from the community.

And of course coffee and chocolate chip cookies. Until next week ... God bless! Lovina’s Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina Eicher, Old Order Amish writer, cook, wife and mother of eight.

Daniel's daily routine included farm chores, woodworking and family time. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Gloria, and their children. The family had regular meals together and incorporated ...

My favorite chore is sweeping the floors ... My mommy (Ervin’s Mom) is there too. (A lot of the Amish grandchildren call their grandma “Mommy.”) May God always protect these sweet little ...