tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post8590186385790584980..comments2024-03-03T22:03:05.210-05:00Comments on A Joyful Chaos: Barn RaisingA Joyful Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13647481484192797931noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-85139002865444049232011-04-15T22:36:19.751-04:002011-04-15T22:36:19.751-04:00I've been reading through your older posts tod...I've been reading through your older posts today. I am so touched by your childhood memories. What treasures! <br /><br />Our church community has what we call work bees. They are very similar to what you have described. Most of our work bees are for chopping wood and preparing for winter. It is such a blessing to be part of a community that works together to accomplish big jobs. They Tereasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702809283384481445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-68688804529142649752009-05-08T11:29:00.000-04:002009-05-08T11:29:00.000-04:00Ouuu I have always loved barn raisings {frolics].
...Ouuu I have always loved barn raisings {frolics].<br />Our best friends are amish.... I am having such fun reading your blog.<br />I can understand why you have turned english....the amish lifestyle is so difficult!<br /><br />Hugz & Blessings,<br />DollyMrs. Cherry Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941746630756766629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-90155971569908832262009-05-08T08:52:00.000-04:002009-05-08T08:52:00.000-04:00I love reading stories like that....what a life yo...I love reading stories like that....what a life you have had! Isn't it beautiful to remember such things?Megan @ Hold it Up to the Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564560310500660686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-44026961499700243122009-05-08T08:38:00.000-04:002009-05-08T08:38:00.000-04:00Wow...what an amazing community...helping one anot...Wow...what an amazing community...helping one another. That is true neighbours. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.<br /><br />Warm wishes from South AfricaLynette Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008748483680810943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-26254024607352170792009-05-07T16:45:00.000-04:002009-05-07T16:45:00.000-04:00I loved this beautiful memory of yours. I always ...I loved this beautiful memory of yours. I always heard/read about Barn Raisings and thought how wonderful it is for a group of people to come together and help each other, support each other and give blessings for all the good things life brings. Thank you for sharing this.<br />Thanks for visiting my blog. Your comment was so true and very uplifting. Made me smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-23910278725865417912009-05-07T12:22:00.000-04:002009-05-07T12:22:00.000-04:00I love the name of your blog by the way :) Having ...I love the name of your blog by the way :) Having five boys, I know just what it means :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729179669767436353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-44743611944216057772009-05-07T12:21:00.000-04:002009-05-07T12:21:00.000-04:00Oh I loved reading this!! What a beautiful memory ...Oh I loved reading this!! What a beautiful memory and so well written!<br />Hugs,<br />AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729179669767436353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-66202965595575832382009-05-07T11:27:00.000-04:002009-05-07T11:27:00.000-04:00I love your blog! This memory is beautifully writt...I love your blog! This memory is beautifully written! I can just picture all of that great food and everyone gathering together in silent prayer before the meal. <br /><br />Thanks for finding my blog today! Have a wonderful day!theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-69844094409294350342009-05-07T11:02:00.000-04:002009-05-07T11:02:00.000-04:00Delightful story. Amazing they could finish the s...Delightful story. Amazing they could finish the shop in one day. And so wonderful how everyone pitched in to help. I remember watching my grandpa and dad work in the print shop.Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-44403419251673144112009-05-07T10:04:00.000-04:002009-05-07T10:04:00.000-04:00That is a wonderful frolic on a Saturday.
I also l...That is a wonderful frolic on a Saturday.<br />I also like "The Mailbox" story. Sweet, sweet children!What About The Girl?https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551227929697269183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-80673263468394330662009-05-07T09:20:00.000-04:002009-05-07T09:20:00.000-04:00That's what it's all about. And I don't mean the h...That's what it's all about. And I don't mean the hokey pokey! It's a great feeling being on the giving and receiving end of something like that. I love pictures of barn raisings but I'd be too nervous to watch one I think. Great post!The imPerfect Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155280178284448740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-38648185291623915872009-05-07T02:11:00.000-04:002009-05-07T02:11:00.000-04:00I'm pleased I had the opportunity to read this. My...I'm pleased I had the opportunity to read this. My Dad was a carpenter, there's something so lovely about woodworking, the smell, the blessed creativity... thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your memory.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-51690115513412544772009-05-06T23:25:00.000-04:002009-05-06T23:25:00.000-04:00What a great post. Thanks for sharing this memory...What a great post. Thanks for sharing this memory with us. I grew up down south and much of this reminds me of home...especially the meal, down to the garden fresh tomato. People tend to be so self centered these days...I so repect how the Amish help one another along the way. I love to visit Amish country and kinda become a part of it...if just for a few days. I plan on going down to see theSit A Spellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365053673515336007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-70237845411763617312009-05-06T19:51:00.000-04:002009-05-06T19:51:00.000-04:00What a wonderful memory. I'm so glad you're shari...What a wonderful memory. I'm so glad you're sharing your stories! It tells of a group of people very willing to help one another and boost each other into their own business!<br />XOXO<br />JoniOld Centennial Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16865061855481840216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-56645944072141675582009-05-06T19:44:00.000-04:002009-05-06T19:44:00.000-04:00What a nice post. I can envision all the workers,...What a nice post. I can envision all the workers, men and women and the children helping out.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-80196186673540810142009-05-06T19:15:00.000-04:002009-05-06T19:15:00.000-04:00This literally sounds like an episode I watched on...This literally sounds like an episode I watched on Little House On The Prairie!! <br /><br />How cool!!!More Than Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159856133879672250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-47600012698941989572009-05-06T18:10:00.000-04:002009-05-06T18:10:00.000-04:00What a wonderful memory! It brought to mind the l...What a wonderful memory! It brought to mind the laying by of gardens with help from the entire family and Church family, back when neighbors knew the value of a neighbor...I loved this post, LOVED IT!<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.com