New Way of Shopping

I've gone from this...

To this...

Until next time, dear friends.

Lord willing...

Sherry

Friday Amish Visit

Soon...

I'll be among them.

To me, it's the best thing...

...this side of Heaven.

Until next time, dear friends.
I'm off visiting the Amish folks.

Lord willing.

Sherry

Summer Sizzle

My life is simple.

No alarms.

No office to head to.

I am lead by one thing, and one thing only.

Jesus...

Oh, but I try...

Two new (just weaned) lambs grace our small farm.

Retrieved this past Saturday, from an Amish farm, a couple hours south of us.

It was a wonderful trip, with my friend, Ellen.

We were within minutes of the Horse Progress Days,
but couldn't stop with our precious cargo.

If that's not enough, I'm heading on a solo trek on Thursday,
to get our new piglets (just weaned),
from another Amish farmer.

I love my Amish farmer friends.  

Until then, keep your eye on the prize...God willing.


"Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 
More than that, 
we rejoice in our sufferings, 
knowing that suffering produces endurance, 
and endurance produces character, 
and character produces hope, 
and hope does not put us to shame, 
because God’s love has been poured into our hearts 
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us."
Romans 5:2-5


Sherry

P.S.  If you haven't visited this lovely Blog (linked below),
 you might enjoy a "look-see".

It's always fun to meet new folks.

Lilac Lane Cottage

Amish Bound - Spring Trip

Adventure awaits, as I travel this week to my favorite communities.

Stay tuned dear friends.

Until next time, God willing.

Sherry

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.

Day Trip to the Amish

Yesterday, Russ, young Jordan and I broke away from our "40".

It was the perfect day to pick up our processed pork, an hour south of us.

We had been stalling on the trip, our schedule determined by the flow of sap.

But the maple syrup season has come to a close.

The last drops were made into candy, much to the delight of this child.

No more picnics by the sap pan this year. 

Projects such as Jordan's hammock roof were put on hold for a day.

We don't often leave.

But when we do,

I love to travel on M-66 to Lake City, Marion, McBain, Falmouth.

Russ knows, if we didn't live in Mancelona, it would be in this farm country. 

Simply put, I love it.

And so do the Amish.

We visited two stores.  An Amish-run grocery store.

Notice the horse-drawn vehicle sign...

And an Amish General Store.

We saved many dollars on snaps for our kennel, riding (horse) gloves,

and Jordan was thrilled to find a wooden ax handle. 

(I thought he looked cute in an Amish hat...) 

I perused Amish school books and purchased Bible study/quiz cards,

which we put to good use on the way home. 

Russ knows his Bible!

Next stop Ebels.

We picked up pork.  2 pigs.  Pigs we raised from their infancy. 

Hams, chops, Maple bacon, Maple sausage, cheesy brats, the list is endless.

Full truck bed.

And a wonderful lunch "to go" from Duane's Restaurant.

Great homemade food, to be devoured on the ride home.

Along with their homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, and such. 

Our truck was filled to capacity.  But no one minded sharing our space with the goodies. 

Not even Zip.

When you leave home, but visit like-minded folks, you come back home refreshed,

knowing you are on target with life.

A simple life.

Last night confirmed it,

as the 3 of us devoured grilled ham, mac and cheese, corn, mellon, and more.

Until tomorrow, God willing.

Saturdays at RSA

No better way to spend a Saturday morning...

than at a local farm, our farm, doing what people enjoy doing~!

Pony rides ~ being led by other farm folks ~ Pat and Deb.

Farm kids...at home where there's horses.

Seeing Doggie Bling...from Pawsh Companions under the tent.

And other flea market items...in addition to seasonal produce and Amish quilts.

First up ~ dog carting/biking/scooter demos~!

Although we don't allow dogs at our place,

due to the ongoing safety of our free-ranging bunnies...

We featured a handful of elite dog drivers of northern Michigan, during our first Saturday market.

Joy Cowles and her Bellaire Berner's ~ O'Lee and HunyB.

And...

Francie Dorman, with one of her handful of dogs, India.

In addition to Mandy Palmer...who also happens to own Pawsh Companions.

and Mi-mi.

Farm folks.  Dog folks.  Saturday mornings = fun.

A huge thanks to everyone who came out for our first gathering.

Until tomorrow ~ and next time ~ God willing,