Amish Corner
Hello from Geauga County, Amish Country, It was a beautiful morning on Oct. 2...
Hello from Geauga County, Amish Country,
It was a beautiful morning on Oct. 2. It feels fall like, with leaves beginning to change into their beautiful colors. Suppose most women have laundry on their wash lines. I’m having some company, so I’ll wait until another day to do mine.
First of all, my family and I would like to extend our sincere thanks to our churches, neighbors and all our friends for all the meals, visits, beautiful flowers and everything that was done for us at the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather Joe. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Now we need to find a “new” normal, if there is such a thing. In my last letter, I wrote about our trip out west and now I have beautiful memories of that for which I am very grateful.
On Sept. 27, sisters Edna, Elmina, cousin Mahlon Byler, Gert and I went to visit our niece Edna Mae Miler and nephew Monroe Miller in Troutville, Pa. They both are sick with cancer. Later, we went to Smicksberg, about 30 miles from Troutville, to visit our cousin, Mrs. Fannie Detweiler.
On Sept. 30, sister Edna Byler and niece Bert Kathryn brought lunch and stayed for several hours. It was a nice day brightener.
Women are winding up fall canning and doing fall cleaning. I need to get my flowerbeds cleaned out.
Sister Sylvia Miller from Mio, Mich., and sister Emma Weaver from Jasper, N.Y., may be down to visit on Oct. 6. Hopefully, things will work out. Sylvia may stay for several days. If she does, she would like to go to the market in Boardman.
Our hearts go out to the family of Henry Kauffman in Clymer, N.Y., in the tragic accident, killing him instantly. He was a young father, leaving a wife and four young children.
Visiting with me the morning of Oct. 3 were Bob and Sylvia Hershberger and little Mindy, daughter Sylvia, sister-in-law Levi Saloma Miller and her two daughters, Ada Weaver, and Cora Kurtz. They brought coffee and snacks. Thanks, ladies.
My company the evening of Oct. 2 was sons Perrys and David, son Richards and children, son Marks and children, daughter Sylvia, Dan and children, and granddaughter Rosanna, Aden and three children. In the afternoon, neighbors Bill and Betz Miller made a call. It sure helps pass the time more quickly. I’m so fortunate to have most of our children living close by. What a blessing.
Son Perry may be taking over in the window shop, but for now, grandson Steven will be taking over in the office for which I am thankful.
I will close with best wishes to all. Mail and visitors are always welcome.
