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We’re home! Yes, home sweet home.How is it possible to have such a wonderful trip, but then be so delighted to be home again?The younger children wer

Editor’s Note: This week’s column is written by Gloria’s mother, Dorcas Raber.Hello from Gloria’s mom’s front porch. It

Love conquers all, with a side of pasta Dorcas Raber’s Super Pasta Salad. Amish Cook photo Editor’s Note: This week’s column is written by Gloria’s mother, Dorcas Raber. Hello from Gloria’s mom’s front porch. It’s a beautiful day to relax at my little patio table, with a cup of coffee in my favorite mug. It’s a “sisters” mug, and yes, of course, it comes from one of my two sisters. They both live 400 miles from here. Daniel, Gloria, and their flock of six children are spen...

Excitement reigns high these days and the questions are endless:“Mom, is it now only three days till we travel to Ohio? Mom, Will I get to sleep with

Yoders excited for Ohio trip Excitement is high these days and the questions are endless: “Mom, is it now only three days till we travel to Ohio? Mom, Will I get to sleep with Aunt Mary? Mom, may I pack my bags?” Traveling has been something I’ve enjoyed since I was a young girl. Being a mom and packing for eight adds a rich dimension. Yes, I love it, though I won’t deny that there are also challenges strewn among the blessings! With each trip, I keep learning little things that make th...

I put Hosanna and Joshua in our single stroller, and I headed out the lane. We were going to the neighbors’ for a quilting.I’ll stop at the mai

Poignant letter, buzzing quilting bee Gloria is sure that you’ll love this fruit salad. Amish Cook photo I put Hosanna and Joshua in our single stroller, and I headed out the lane. We were going to the neighbors’ for a quilting. I’ll stop at the mailbox and grab the mail on my way, I told myself. Opening the mailbox, I was delighted to see a letter from a very dear friend and reader, Mrs. Weber from Cincinnati, Ohio. Not wasting any moments, I tore open the envelope. Unfolding a paper t...

Gloria Yoder Wednesday was one of those days. It was after supper, the children had gone outside to play, and Joshua was extra fussy. This handsome little boy with bright blue eyes, a pet by all, was having a rough day with teething. Wearily I glanced across the messy house, wondering just how much management I had left. Stepping in the living room with Joshua in my arms, I glanced at the western sky and noticed a beautiful sunset. A fleeting thought crossed my mind, “What if God had sent t...

The Amish Cook: A spiritual sunset By Gloria Yoder Wednesday was one of those days. It was after supper, the children had gone outside to play, and Joshua was extra fussy. This handsome little boy with bright blue eyes, a pet by all, was having a rough day with teething. Wearily I glanced across the messy house, wondering just how much management I had left. Stepping in the living room with Joshua in my arms, I glanced at the western sky and noticed a beautiful sunset. A fleeting thought crosse...

Spiritual sunset mirrors a card Gloria Yoder - The Amish Cook Wednesday was one of those days. It was after supper, the children had gone outside to play, and Joshua was extra fussy. This handsome little boy with bright blue eyes, a pet by all, was having a rough day with teething. Wearily I glanced across the messy house, wondering just how much management I had left. Stepping in the living room with Joshua in my arms, I glanced at the western sky and noticed a beautiful sunset. A fleeting tho...