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I’m excited to share my newest book trailer with you. A Wedding for Julia will release in July, and currently the paperback is half price with all vendors (the ebook link will appear in July). This story was born in a Bible study I was attending, when I read “Isaac brought Rebekah into his mother Sarah’s tent, and she became his wife. He loved her deeply, and she was a special comfort to him after the death of his mother.” Genesis 24:67

Another story of the simple life, the value of community and the grace of God. I hope it is one you’ll enjoy.

Blessings,

V

Get Outside

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The Amish Way – Get Outside

If I had a nickel for everyone who wrote me or came up to me and told me amish biking how they’d like to be Amish, well I’d have enough money to take hubby to a very nice dinner. There’s so much about the Amish life that we admire. Today I wanted to talk to you about one thing you can do right now to bring yourself closer to the Amish life — GET OUTSIDE!

Ha. Now that might not be what you want to hear. Some of us relate being outside to work — cutting grass, cleaning the garage, washing the car, etc. But the truth is that Amish families do spend a lot of time outside. As we know, they don’t spend any time in front of a television and are only on a computer if their workplace requires it.

So what are some things you can do outside that would be enjoyable? That would simplify your life and replace some of the stress?

  1. Ride a bike.
  2. Take a walk. In fact, walk to the store or library if you can.
  3. Take the kids outside. Get a trampoline or tie up an old rope swing. Draw a hopscotch on the sidewalk.
  4. Plant a garden. It doesn’t have to be large. In can be a couple of pots. Then spend time tending to them each day.
  5. Enjoy someone else’s garden. Most of us live in a town where there are several public gardens. Go walk through one.
  6. Have a meal outside. Seriously. Take your sandwich and tea out to the porch. If you don’t have a lawn chair, get one. They’re under $10 at Walmart. Eating outside makes food taste better!
  7. Read outside. Bible studies, novels, even books you’re reading for your job can be enjoyed outside.
  8. Craft outside. If you knit or crochet or embroidery, outside is a great place to do those things. I’ve even worked on my lap quilt outside.

Studies show that we all feel better when we get a little sunshine. Amish families already knew that. I’ve given you 8 ideas, but I imagine you can come up with a lot more. So regardless your age or your activity level, take my advice–and enjoy the great outdoors.

Blessings,

V

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