The world is full of uncertainty right now. I saw firsthand the effects of fear in my own community yesterday as I ventured into the grocery store where shelves of cleaning supplies and personal necessities stood bare. Certain scriptures came to mind as I drove home, and my heart was thankful for God’s unending love…
Holmes County Trail
When my husband suggested we take a bike ride through Amish country, I actually laughed out loud. Although the thought of seeing this lovely area from a unique angle was intriguing, it had been 30+ years since I’d been on a bicycle. I eventually agreed to go with him and our youngest daughter, and I’m…
Foggy Mornings
One of my favorite things about Ohio’s Amish area is beautiful fog that settles in the dips of various hills and valleys. It doesn’t matter where I stay, I’ve yet to wake up to a morning without fog. It’s gorgeous and peaceful, and my soul finds inspiration as I begin my day. “In the valley,…
Simple Life Cabins
My husband and I discovered the Simple Life Cabins while driving some of the back roads in Amish Ohio. Needless to say, I immediately knew I had to stay here. 🙂 The location was perfect for photographing the Amish, with a multitude of buggies traveling by the cabins. Three quaint log cabins, spaced adequately apart,…
Simple Sundays: Faith
“Faith is the light that guides you through the darkness.” “He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” —Matthew 17:20…
The Stone Cottage
The Stone Cottage, run by lovely hostess Martha Swartzentruber, sits by a small pond on Lower Trail Rd in Dundee, Ohio. My husband and I had the chance to spend a weekend here in August 2019, and I instantly fell in love with the location. This was our first time staying in Dundee, a lovely…
Oak Ridge Inn at Walnut Creek
The Oak Ridge Inn at Walnut Creek is a beautiful country inn consisting of a mere 8 rooms. My husband and I traveled here for our 25th anniversary in September of 2017. We chose the Presidential Suite, a surprisingly affordable room to stay in considering it’s as large as an apartment. 🙂 With a living…
Finding My Way
This blog has been many things over the years, but I’ve never been completely satisfied with it. I’ve restarted it at least 3 times, possibly 4. To be honest, it’s hard to be a blogger when the blog itself and the joy of creating new posts is lacking. After much consideration, I believe that in…
