Amish Mom's Daughter Verena Writes Column, Describes Family Teamwork

Verena steps in to share how she and her sisters helped their busy mother Lovina prepare for church services.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:05am

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Lovina's daughter Verena wrote this week's column, describing how she and her sisters Elizabeth, Susan, Loretta, and Lovina all gathered at their mother's home to help clean the walls and ceiling, watch the children, and prepare a shared meal of vegetable soup and sandwiches before church services. Verena also recounted hosting a family brunch at her own home, where they enjoyed a 'breakfast haystack' with hash browns, eggs, meats, biscuits, and other dishes, followed by games and visiting.

Why it matters

This story provides a glimpse into the close-knit family life and community support system of the Amish, as Lovina's daughters rally together to assist their hardworking mother during a hectic time. It highlights the importance of family, shared responsibilities, and passing down traditions within the Amish way of life.

The details

Verena wrote that she and her sisters all gathered at their mother's home to help clean the walls and ceiling, watch the children, and prepare a shared meal. Verena played memory games with her young nieces and nephews, though the game quickly descended into chaos as the toddlers lost interest. Verena also hosted a family brunch at her own home, where they enjoyed a 'breakfast haystack' with hash browns, eggs, meats, biscuits, and other dishes, followed by games and visiting.

  • Verena wrote the column on the afternoon of April 8, 2026.
  • The family cleaning and meal preparation took place earlier that same day.
  • Verena hosted the family brunch at her home on the previous Sunday.

The players

Lovina Eicher

Verena's mother, an Old Order Amish writer, cook, wife, and mother of eight.

Verena

Lovina's daughter, who stepped in to write this week's column.

Elizabeth

One of Lovina's daughters who helped with the cleaning.

Susan

One of Lovina's daughters who helped with the cleaning.

Loretta

One of Lovina's daughters who helped with the cleaning.

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What they’re saying

“It was a little hard to keep them from going out of turn or keeping cards that weren't matching. Haha! Ervin Jr. kept running off, it was not very interesting to him. Denzel didn't like that he was only allowed to pick up two at a time and Byron wanted to put his matching cards back with the rest. It was a challenge, but I had a good laugh watching it unfold.”

— Verena

What’s next

Verena is looking forward to watching her nieces and nephews Andrea, Ervin Jr., and Sharlene the next day while their mothers go to garage sales.

The takeaway

This story highlights the strong sense of family, community, and tradition within the Amish way of life, as Lovina's daughters come together to support their hardworking mother and pass down cherished customs to the next generation.