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From a bustling Pennsylvania farm to a joyful Ohio wedding
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (484+ words) We're homeward bound! Is there any place like home sweet home? The week has been filled to the brim. Joseph, Daniel's youngest brother, had his long-awaited day come to pass. I marveled over all the work involved in keeping a…...
Amish Cook: An unexpected supper and sweet fellowship
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (522+ words) I raised my eyebrows. Why, it was the same evening most of my children had something planned. I decided to pray about it and see what would work out. Now as I write, I'm twenty minutes from Uncle Paul's house....
Amish Cook: Lessons in love and hospitality from Belize
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (640+ words) On the morning of the wedding, Julia and I were just waking up when we heard a voice from outside the window calling out, "Hello! Hello!" In Belize, it's not uncommon to have peddlers come by to sell their goods....
Amish Cook: A belated birthday picnic in the park
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (507+ words) Each year, one of my children gets a turn going to the park to celebrate their birthday. This year was Elijah's turn. Since his birthday falls in February, the park did not look too inviting to him at the time....
Amish Cook: Finding "normal" in life"s imperfect garden
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (475+ words) I moved along the garden row, pulling weeds as I did so. I noticed one marigold plant in the row along the edge of the garden that was not aligned with the others. Every time I saw it, it bugged…...
Amish Cook: Finding comfort in summer storm, shared treats
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (331+ words) I made my way over the little creek and up the next bank. I glanced down to see mud squishing up between my toes. I know, barefoot may not be the professional way to approach life, but it's the way…...
Amish Cook: Finding light in darkness " A spiritual reflection and summer pies
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (616+ words) I blinked. What was I seeing? I opened my eyes in the stillness of the night. The room had like a dark cloud all over it. Once more I shut my eyes; as I did so, that thin layer of…...