Amish Adoration

I'm still here.  

Although I feel 1000 miles away at times...

Like I don't quite fit in.

These feelings are intensified when I visit Amish country, 

which I did twice in the last week.

Upon arriving in their midst, I feel immediately "at home"...

This last trip was very special in that I was recognized by a young Amish boy, 

who was driving a buggy with a flashy, black horse who was anxious to get to his destination.  

The boy, "A", pulled the buggy over, delighted to see me.  

And me, him.

I also got to meet many of his family, 

including his mother, 

who emerged from the back of the buggy holding a youngster in her slight arms.  

Of the 11 children in their family, 

I saw many smiling faces that early morning peering from the buggy.  

That, 

and watching twin lambs emerge into the world as the sun warmed up the Amish countryside, 

made my day.  

Upon returning home, I question why it is such a transition.

For we live very rustic.  

In many ways, we live more rustic than the Amish.

One Amish woman shook her head in disbelief when I explained I didn't have an oven large enough for a turkey, last fall before Thanksgiving.  

The tug is great...and keeps me grounded until the next visit, 

which will be soon, 

as we will be getting feeder pigs from the Amish in late May.

And once again, I'll be sporting a huge grin.

Until next time folks.  

God willing.  

To HIM be the Glory!

Sherry

Amish Day Trip

I just wanted to share some images from my

visit to Amish country last Friday.

It was a beautiful fall Michigan day.

Enjoy.

Artistic clothesline.

4 x the power.

Rear view reflection.

Beauty found en route.

Uphill plow.

Of course, Zip was with me for the day.

I hope you are having a blessed Sunday.

Until tomorrow, God willing.

Autumn Amish Yearnings

It's true.  

This time of year, I get restless...

Not for just anywhere.

But to head to all things Amish.

It's a dull tug on my heart.

To be where simplicity, travel by horse, and the word of God is spoken freely.

I'm not looking for fancy.

But rather, what I'm used to living like...rustic.

But for now, I'll stay on our 40, until the next time I venture out.

Out among the Amish.

Until tomorrow, God willing.

From A to B - it's all I need

 Someday, hopefully soon, I'll have my small horse and cart in action.

I can't wait to feel the wind in my hair...

God willing.

Wordless Wednesday - Amish Parking

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Wordless Wednesday - Amish School Yard

Traveler's Buggy Training

Meet Traveler...

Wednesday night, we had to cancel our Wee House Worship.
So we switched gears...and made the best of it.
Since our dear friend Ellen was already planning her evening with us,
we decided to go with Plan B.
Training Traveler.
So after an outdoor picnic supper, we began.
Ellen took the reins first.

We were told Traveler had been driven in his past.

And when he came to us the first time,
we saw evidence of such with markings on his back legs.
They were worn by the harness rubbing against his hair and skin.
Did you know a horse's skin is 7 times more sensitive than a humans? 

Raz, the overseer, is no stranger to the harness...

He watched intently, as if to glean some information from the exercise.
Or just watch his favorite human, Russ, in the round pen.

It was wonderful having Ellen share her skill of horsemanship.
She's no stranger to driving horses, or dogs, for that matter.
She has a beautiful Haflinger, Bob, who she uses for field work at her Farm.

Traveler responded well to Gee (right)
and Haw (left).

He's quick on his turns.

And has a fast "giddy up" trot.

I'm not sure who worked harder that night.

But it sure was a great start toward our final goal ~
Traveler as a buggy horse.


I thought you might like to see what the excitement is all about.
This video features a Standardbred who just came from the race track to an Amish Farm.
A young couple is along for the ride, impressed with the speed!
You'll see how fast they trot!
And how much the horse enjoys it!

Be sure and turn off the soothing music on Playlist so you can hear the dialog and clip-clops!

Until tomorrow, God willing.