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Yoder family prepares for baby
We’re working on organizing closets, cleaning out neglected corners, and getting things in order before the baby comes. I’m enjoying every...

The Amish Cook: Gloria answers questions from readers
I received several letters from readers with questions that got my mind spinning. Let’s each grab a cup of tea (okay, you can have your coffee i...

Yoders host hog butchering day
Hi there, we are having a blessed, busy week. Daniel’s parents from the Amish community in Danville, Ohio, came for a visit last week and have n...

Decade of love with the Yoders
Thinking about what I am going to fill you in on this week brought to mind the dearest person to me on earth. Meet my husband Daniel Yoder! I got to k...

Yoders fostering joyful journey
Hey, good news! The way it looks the adoption is going to happen before long!! The adoption worker contacted us today wondering if she could come next...

Yoders take a Valentine’s weekend trip
I was going to take the week off from writing but then decided that I would really like to give a brief report of our week. So on Friday was the day a...

Bittersweet milestones at the Yoders
Time is moving on, many times the clock’s hands go faster than mine. Whether it makes me glad or causes me to wipe tears, life just merely bring...

The Yoders love Valentine’s Day
This year as I think of Valentine’s Day my heart fills with joy. What is more beautiful than simply love? Whether it’s love for your spous...

Islands in the stream
Hey, how about taking a moment and joining our family as we go back to the woods to gather some stones at the creek?I really didn’t expect that ...
Today in history
Today is Friday, June 16, the 167th day of 2017. There are 198 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On June 16, 1967, the three-da...