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A day in the life of Daniel Yoder By Gloria Yoder Editor’s Note: Gloria’s husband, Daniel, is writing the column this week, Gloria will return next week. Hi to all of you! I wonder how you all are doing? Hope fine! We are very blessed. We are just really enjoying these nice sunny days. Anyway, I just want to give each of you a little view of how a normal day goes for me. My alarm is set for 6 a.m., so when it goes off, I very rarely hit snooze. I love getting up in the morning, so I sit up,...

Daniel’s daily diary egg-cellent Gloria Yoder - The Amish Cook Editor’s Note: Gloria’s husband, Daniel, is writing the column this week. Gloria will return next week. Hi to all of you! We are very blessed. We are just really enjoying these nice sunny days. Anyway, I just want to give each of you a little view of how a normal day goes for me. My alarm is set for 6 a.m., so when it goes off, I very rarely hit snooze — I love getting up in the morning, so I sit up, rub my eyes a little, an...

How time flies when you’re having fun By Gloria Yoder Everyone arrived at our small, white country schoolhouse. It was a day when everyone gathered to celebrate another successful school year. We had taken very few days off throughout the term, so school was letting out early for the year. Children played happily on the playground, and smiles were as common as the cheery yellow dandelions on the lawn. By 9:30, we were all seated, ready for the 20 children and two teachers to file in and share...

SALAD DAYS AT THE YODERS By Gloria Yoder Everyone arrived at our small, white country schoolhouse. It was a day when everyone gathered to celebrate another successful school year. We had taken very few days off throughout the term, so school was letting out early for the year. Children played happily on the playground, and smiles were as common as the cheery yellow dandelions on the lawn.   By 9:30, we were all seated, ready for the 20 children and 2 teachers to file in and share the program ...

Celebrating the start of a new chapter By Gloria Yoder Take a moment to get the picture- it’s Wednesday evening of the big day- the final adoption of our precious foster children. Hosanna, age 4 flitting here and there through the group of family and friends, gathering for the celebration party at Daniel’s shop. I took a moment to observe her holding Julia’s hand, both wearing their new lavender dresses. Yes, they are sisters forever. Then there was Jesse, age 3 in a lavender shirt and bl...

Take a moment to get the picture — it’s Wednesday evening of the big day — the final adoption of our precious foster children. Hosanna, a

‘Our puzzle pieces have come together’ By Gloria Yoder Have you ever felt too full for words? That’s just how I feel, yet I want to invite you to join us on that most memorable and precious day when we adopted our beloved foster children. Now I don’t always process things the same. On this particular day, it seemed unreal that adoption was taking place. The driver arrived at 8:15 in the morning. Austin was helpful as ever, helped tote the five car seats to the van where we strapped them...

For as long as I remember, I’ve been drawn to the youngest children in school. Now I’ve found that when it comes to seeing your own babies go o

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 ago,

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 ago,