Amish Wares

The Amish are very strong in their religious convictions. It is amazing watching the way the Amish communities (near and far) come together when there is a death or wedding. We attended a funeral for a 6 year old little Amish boy who was the son of one of our basket makers. He was a special needs child who was unable to talk, walk, or sit up. He di... d, however, have some of the biggest smiles that could take your breath away. His parents and brothers and sister were so wonderful with him. When little David would get fussy, his mother would rock him and sing him songs in German and he would quiet down and just watch her. We knew that David wasn't going to be in this world with us much longer, so we decided to visit the family on a Saturday before Easter three years ago and got to spend a little time with him. Sadly, we got the news that he passed away on Easter Sunday. We attended his funeral where Amish family members came from other counties and states all over. We were the only English people attending this funeral. It was unlike any funeral we have ever attended. Let me back up a little. The funeral was held on a Tuesday. On Monday I had a doctor appointment that was 2 hours from my home. I don't know what made me decide to drive our truck, because I never drive the truck, I always drive the car. I had went to my appointment and while I was there I had received a voice mail message on my phone and could tell it was the brother-in-law of David's family. He didn't leave a message but I could hear him say to his neighbor (whose phone he was borrowing) that I was not there. I had a feeling he had tried to call me to let me know something had happened to David. On my way home I came across a deer that had been hit, was still alive, but could not stand or use it's back legs. The Highway Patrol came and put the deer out of its misery and loaded it in the back of my truck. I continued home while stopping at the home of David's family. There were many other Amish family and community members there. I learned many ...Read More