Thought I would update and how things are going. Our house is almost all done. The kitchen is completed except for a couple additional cupboards that weren’t in the old kitchen but are going in the new kitchen. Between Michael’s school and David’s plowing they haven’t completed them all yet. Sears delivered the new stove, refrigerator, freezer, washer and dryer so I am able to cook in the kitchen again. David, Michael and Susan agreed my Mother was a great cook, but they were glad I was cooking back in our own kitchen again. We still also have some painting to do where the walls were taken down and replaced for the new plumbing and electric, but they are in our bedrooms. We finished the living room, downstairs bedroom, downstairs and upstairs bathrooms so we haven’t got much left to do.
All my canned goods were replaced by our Mennonite and Amish neighbors – we appreciate it very much. Our Englisher neighbors across the street’s parents have come to live with them. The parents were bored and were looking for a “job”. As they have a car we asked them to drive us to the grocery store so we could replace all the groceries we lost in the fire. We went after the public school let out so Michael could help carry the groceries. We hardly had room for us in the car because I bought lots of groceries and filled the trunk and some in the back seat of the car. I have highly recommended our neighbor’s parents as drivers. They patiently waited while we went through the grocery store and took us to a couple of other places I wanted to stop. When we got home they didn’t want to be paid for doing this, but I explained that if they wanted the job they had to take payment or we wouldn’t call them. Since that day other Old Order Mennonite and Amish have asked them to drive them. It gives us another driver and gives our neighbor’s parents a little extra income.
Regarding the automobile accident that happened where the 6 Amish were killed that David and our Fire Department were at. The man that caused the accident plead guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 12 to 24 years in prison. What may have not been in the paper is that some of the Amish went to prison or wrote letters to him telling him that he has been forgiven. Some of the Amish still visit him in prison. We hope and pray that if this man has not already known the Lord that during his prison time he does and his life changes. Also the Amish have contacted his family telling them they forgive and helping them in anyway that they could.
David and I went to the most recent Town Meeting and a moratorium was put on new dog kennels and dog breeding operations. This was done by the opposition to a plan for the dog breeding facility in the town. There was so much opposition from across our country and overseas by telephone and e-mail. They even had to shut down the phones for a few days at Town Hall because of so many calls. This gives the town board time to review existing laws and maybe enact new ones. After a year the board can renew the moratorium or maybe adopt an ending to the moratorium. So at least for a while they can be no new dog-breeding farms in our town. We hope it remains that way.
As my kitchen was done and all my recipes backed in boxes after the fire I am behind in giving recipes. Now that my kitchen is back I will be unpacking the recipes books, cards, etc. I know someone wanted rye bread, another wanted Amish bread and there was a third recipe someone wanted that neither Marilyn nor I can remember. If you would leave what you wanted in comment-I will see if I have that recipe.
Be With God, Jean
Ham and Onions over Noodles recipe
This is an old Mennonite recipe. |
I look forward to another update on how Jean is doing, and I'm sure when she's able will put together a post about it for Amish Stories. Richard
Its supposed to hit around 87 degrees today here in the Lancaster area with full sunshine, how is everyone else fairing in your own area today? Richard
We have temps reaching the 50s which is actually quite pleasant. The snow is evaporating & melting (yes it does both).I did not know Jean was in the hospital! So sorry! I hope she feels well soon.Hooray for no more dog breeding farms! I am avidly opposed to them.
I will contact Jean and see how she's doing when she gets home today. I know she can't wait to get our of the hospital. We are suppose to hit 82 today.Marilyn
Hi Richard,Long time reader, first time commenter. I will keep Jean in my prayers and I hope that she feels better soon.The recipe in today's post reminds of a recipe I loved as a kid. My family is Russian Mennonite (Mennonite Brethren) and the noodles were homemade (called Kielke)and we always had them with a sour cream and bacon gravy. It was amazing!Many thanks to you, Marilyn, Jean and Martha. Keep up the good work!Michelle
Welcome to the comment section Michelle, and my mouth was watering when posting this recipe on Jeans post since i really love noodles myself. And i enjoy stopping by an Amish stand and buying some home made noodles on my travels. I'm pretty sure that we are going to hear from Jean when she's ready to write another post, and ill let you folks know when that's going to happen! Richard
Jean came home from the hospital yesterday. They are staying at David's parents for a few days. She is so glad to be out of the hospital. Jean's grandmother is baking all her favorite foods and David's Mother is taking care of her. Jean wants to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. She plans on giving me a post about her hospital stay in a day or two. Marilyn
Got your E-mail Marilyn so thank you for that update, and on Amish Stories. And i look forward to that post from Jean and will put that together for the blog. Richard
Thank you for the update Marilyn. I am so glad to hear Jean is home and everyone is pampering her (0: Hi Richard!…………Lissa
Would you use ham steak for this recipe? Sounds delicious (and easy)Thanks:)