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Harrison, MI
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THE AMISH COOK
BY GLORIA YODER
Okay, what I would really like is an open house and host all of you for a meal, get acquainted, and the like. I know it's impossible, but I won't stop wishing …
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10/20/23
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My heart was warmed. How special, a gift from my boyfriend. It was 14 years ago, and I was spending time with Daniel and his family. The stone he had bought for me was a treasure; it bore the words, …
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9/25/23
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Editor's Note: Glora's Mother-in-Law, Lydia Yoder, is writing a special column this week. Gloria returns next week.
A memorable and precious day occurred for us on August 28, 1988, …
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by LYDIA YODER
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9/13/23
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by JULIA YODER
Editor's Note: Gloria's 11-year-old daughter, Julia, wrote the column this week. Gloria will return next week.
My two weeks in Ohio are flying by too fast. Well, I …
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8/28/23
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“May I? Pleeease Mom!”
Brown eyes danced with anticipation as my seven-year-old waited for her answer.
Daniel’s oldest brother Tobias and his wife Fannie suggested …
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8/2/23
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Brother Javin, who is only a year older than myself, was my playmate in our growing up years. Whether it was splashing in the creek, romping in the haymow, or picking endless quarts of strawberries, …
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8/1/23
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We were all huddled in the downstairs bedroom, a storm was brewing. At that moment I felt suction from the east window which was partially opened. I knew this must be it- a tornado for real. In an …
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7/10/23
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“Mom, we're playing restaurant!"
Hosanna's hazel eyes beamed.
We were at our friends, the Zehr's, house for an evening around the campfire, singing, food, and fellowship. I felt …
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by GLORIA YODER
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6/30/23
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May we keep it- and give it some milk?
“Of course, you may feed it, we’ll see about keeping it.”
In a short order Julia had warmed milk and put it in a syringe.
There …
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by GLORIA YODER
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6/6/23
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When it comes to avocados, not everyone's face lights up like mine. I used to wonder what those 'things' are. I didn't know how they were prepared, much less how they tasted. Never did I imagine I …
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5/12/23
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The morning dawned as all other mornings. It was cool, in fact it was downright chilly. My mind endlessly traveled to 13 years ago. It had been sunny, with temps in the mid-70s. We could not possibly …
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3/31/23
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It’s true. Then sun is shining, and it even feels a bit like spring!
The best thing about sunny days (in my way of thinking) is unwinding in the chestnut field with 1,135 saplings. Going up …
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3/22/23
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