This photo was taken early in the morning out our front door in Amishland. We are ever so thankful that we are as blessed as we are and that God is faithful to protect us and provide our every need. Sometimes I feel so unworthy of all His goodness and mercy, but He still pours […]
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It has been a very busy time this past few weeks. The photos may be graphic, but that is just a part of our daily lives. When you homestead, you have to except death because in order to eat, you must boocha. That is how they say in Amishville. In families, extended families among the
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Last week we finished the book called, “Farmer Boy”, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I think it had to be the closest book to our hearts as a family. It tells the story of why we choose the homestead life and why we are leaning more towards the Amish lifestyle in community as well. The story
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So I wanted to ask you if you could, when you have some time, please do me a favour… I have a list of questions I would love to ask someone and I have no one around. I know your children love to work and seem to have a good time working together, and I
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Early last Monday morning, Joe came knocking on our door. We were just sitting down to breakfast and he says, “Get your things off the back porch washhouse, I am tearing it off today!” Really? We were not prepared, we never knew it would be that soon. The kids and I could not do the
The field work is in full tilt, the hay is being bailed, the corn is being chopped into silage, and the many hours of dedication and team work it takes is incredible. Hay wagon after hay wagon passes through our yard and the children look on in earnest hope of one day getting the chance
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There are so many things each day to be thankful for that I can hardly keep up. Our family is so blessed. We really have found a good balance in life and keeping life down to the simple needs of living makes for precious fellowship as a family. Days are so full. We work. We
Wash on Mondays. Wash days are great fun! This past week I had some drama with my wringer washer. A couple things got lodged, including a hose! I was thankful no fingers or arms got stuck. There are always things to be thankful for! I overflowed the rinse water twice in one day and the
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We are now living off grid and loving the new adventure that it has become for our family. Each day we learn more and more as we live. There is just so much to be thankful for. Working hand in hand with the children each day has become such a joy. When work fills the
Just thought you would all like an update, as we have been very busy packing and moving from our homestead in Hortonville, WI. We found a lovely Amish home to rent in the country. We are thrilled beyond words. The home is totally OFF GRID, which is a new adventure for us! We have wanted
