It's just a quick drive from where we live to Amish country. For Pday a couple weeks ago we took a drive through the area they call "Little Valley." With Judy Kennedy from our branch and her friend PR as our guides, we met several Amish families. Every one seemed happy to see us and were anxious to share their skills and time. They all seemed to have time for us. Everyone was so friendly and conversant. We left feeling like they were good friends. Their shops are open to the public and found on almost every farmstead. We visited a saddle shop where they were creating flawlessly beautiful leather work; a woodworking shop that sold wooden toys; a bakery with all sorts of yummy goodies; a cheese factory; a sawmill; an iron works shop that produced lawn decor and wind chimes; on and on. It was a full day of meeting good folks and growing in appreciation for their skill and dedication.
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