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People tell me to quit milking. Sell the cows and quit milking. But I like to get up and do it. that's how you know you're not sick. If you are getting up, you must be OK,' says Irvin. 'The biggest worry now is what if I get sick? Who'll do the…

Irvin helps Carl get ready for his afternoon nap. Carl and Irvin had to share abed as children, and continue to do so. Now it lets Irvin easily check on Carl throughout the night.

we go to dinner at the Stendal Store every day except Sunday. Those are friendly folks, says Irvin. 'That's why we go there to eat! Everybody knows everybody.' The visits to the store are the brother's only time to check in with the rest of the…

Carl owns the pickup but doesn't drive anymore. So, Irvin takes the wheel for the brother's nightly 'drive around the block,' a tour of the gravel roads around their and the people who live long those roads.

For Irvin Kahle, another day on the farm means another morning and evening milking, another day of collecting eggs, another day of taking care of his older brother.

Since being trampled by a cow about a year ago, Carl Irvin has had some trouble getting around, but with the help of two canes, a pickup truck and his younger brother, Irvin, he manages to get around the farm.

Whether the meal is cornflakes with hot water or corn bread and a turkey brought over by a neighbor, Carl and Irvin Kahle always pray their thanks together.

Becky gives Ben some help with a difficult book he's reading for a summer reading program.

Kids are kids, and siblings are siblings. When James threw a tennis ball at sister Natasha's eye, Pat had a chat with him during the evening tooth brushing.

For both Pt and Becky, the time they have away from work is family time. Pat is a diesel mechanic. When he comes home, the children know it's time to play. Without changing out of his work clothes, he gathers the family for a game of softball. On…