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Fostering a beautiful journey
A special thanks to you all for your interest and prayers regarding our foster and adoption journey. It certainly has been an eventful one.Four years ...

Is it food poisoning?
I had stomach cramps not long after eating food I typically don’t eat. How do I know if I had food poisoning or if it was something else?The sym...

Care for the caregiver
When you hear the word caregiver, what image comes to mind?Maybe what you see is someone in your family, someone you work with, a friend, or even you....
The Amish Cook: A Yoder love story
As Valentines’ Day rounds the corner, my mind flips back 12 years ago, and how I got to know the man of my dreams.Whether we take the time for a...

National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 5
Join me and wear something red Friday, Feb. 5 for National Wear Red Day®. This day is always the first Friday in February, which is considered He...

Fitness service to the community
Being a personal trainer in this community has been quite an experience. Over seven years I have been able to meet so many people and connect with the...
The Amish Cook: Gloria’s ‘Secret Sister’ surprises
Last night I was the recipient of the absolute kindness of the dear youth girls in our church. Really now, they all made a huge splash for us married ...

Food to stock up ahead of snowstorms
It seems like every time the weather forecast calls for snow, sleet or ice, the grocery store aisles empty of bread and milk. But I’m wondering,...
Prayers for peace and pretzels
The sun is shining, ah how wonderful. Yes, it’s cold and breezy, but the sun is shining. After months of minimal sunshine, each cheery day in th...

Safely using your slow cooker
Coming home on a cold evening to inviting smells of food from your slow cooker or crock pot makes us all feel so good. With food cooking at lower temp...