My friend Kristin organized a women's retreat to Lancaster County (Amish Country) for the women in our ward this past weekend. We drove there on Friday, stayed the night, shopped and saw some beautiful country, and then drove back on Saturday. Needless to say we had plenty of fun and friendships were fostered. These girls are great.That county is just beautiful. Boy, does it do me some good to get a little country--I was completely renewed by the smells of farm life. And we saw plenty of Amish folk. I was a tad uncomfortable with the whole "look at the Amish" bit, but we were able to tour a traditional Old Order House Amish home and have their culture explained. I enjoyed feeling informed and their sense of family and community is inspiring. (Did you know that the word independent isn't found in the Bible?) And I loved their quilts, of course. Here are a couple typical ones:
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I bet you had a wonderful time.
I loved the pictures. Also thanks for leaving your comments on my website. Phil, wants to say he miss you guys.
The Amish have always fascinated me. This is yet another reason why I need to come out that direction to visit!
I SO want to go there. What a super fun weekend!
What a unique experience! A friend also living in PA toured and said it was another world. Sometimes I wish we lived a more Amish life! :D
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