Summer Flying By

Are you feeling it?

This summer is going fast.

Too fast!

Last week I had many adventures, besides my daily life on our small farm.

1.  Traveled with "musher" friends to Michigan's Upper Peninsula 

and had a wonderful lunch in Mackinaw City.

2.  Invited to a wonderful dinner in my hometown, 

nestled by Lake Michigan, 

hosted by my childhood friend, 

Dorothy, 

who was visiting from Wisconsin with family.

3.  Headed to an auction last weekend, selling our wares. 

More on that later...

And spent my birthday at the start of this week with my youngest son, 

(the golfer) 

who was/is visiting from California.

FYI, he missed being in the U.S. Open by 2 strokes...he shot a 72.

Next year, Mark!

Photo taken at my Mother's beautiful home, in my hometown.

Enjoyed a week of family, friends, good food, and fellowship, and the week isn't over yet...

so the craziness continues!

Photo courtesy of my son, Mark...

Speaking of crazy, 

our baby goat was really getting into her tree-climbing act!

Little Olive is quite the show off!

Can you see her in the tree, pictured above?

I'll update soon, and should have some news about horse training.

We have decided it is needed...and are making plans.

Amish style.

Stay tuned!

Until then, dear friends.  God willing.

And wishing you many blessings during your summer months!

Sherry

Auction Bound

I love Auction Saturdays...

Especially in "small town America".

I'll update you soon...and let you know how Saturday went.

I'm heading there with wood wares in the back of our farm truck.

And of course, it will be fun to see the horses and other small critters.

Until then dear friends, God willing.

Sherry

Amish Acuity

When I first began being “...out among the Amish”, I was like a giddy teenage girl 

heading to her High School Prom.

I’d gasp, and at the same time let out a shrill scream, followed by giggles

and “oh my gosh, OH My GOSH, the buggy is coming this WAY!!!”.

Now, I’m silent.

OK, maybe not silent.

Oh sure, you might hear me say “There’s a buggy…up ahead.”

Or, “Amazing…look at the young boy driving those horses.”

But it is different now.

I used to live “out among the English”.

However, in the last decade, I traded the fast-paced world of consumerism for a simple existence, on "our 40".

For years I watched, and admired the Amish. Then a world of dog mushing and living with Siberians, Alaskans, and farm animals presented itself to me.

It was the perfect blend.

Before I knew it, I was stepping back. Way back.

And now, when I see the Amish, like at the recent Amish Auction, I simply nod.

A knowing nod.

One that says, I, too, understand.

Simple, plain, and Godly.

Until tomorrow ~ Lord willing,

Sherry

P.S.  Originally posted in 2010.  It is now 2018, and my life revolves around my Amish friends/community/Brotherhood.  Praise God ~ they have truly changed my life.