It doesn't seem that long ago when I sat down one afternoon and started writing some of my childhood memories in hopes that our children will somehow be able to keep a slice of our heritage, and have a better understanding of where we came from. Even though our life was different now because we had chosen to leave the Amish, it wasn't something I wanted to lose entirely.
Today I'm celebrating the anniversary, and the fact that I successfully completed another A-Z challenge by having a giveaway.
I'll be giving a copy of the first cookbook I ever used, and a doll dressed in authentic Somerset County Amish clothes to one lucky winner
If you would like a chance to win this, leave a comment telling me about something that happened in your month of April.
For an additional entry, post a link to this giveaway on your blog or Facebook, come back and leave another comment telling me you did.
On Monday, May 9th, I will be choosing a winner using the random generator.
Giveaway is now closed and a winner has been chosen.
My month of April revealed some flowers I didn't know we had. The former owners hadn't told us they had planted a spring flowerbed.
ReplyDeleteIn April I took a road trip across New York State to the area I used to live in, and was able to see three friends while there. It was great to touch bases with them and it was fun to drive past my old house and other places that I used to spend time at. Memories, memories.............
ReplyDeleteApril brought kidding season to the homestead. Its always a happy time but this April also brought sadness as we lost Buttons. She was our head goat and such a loving gentle soul.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! My Grandparents were also Somerset Co Amish (later Mennonite) and our heritage is something I want my kids to know about, too! In April I turned 31, which was a pretty big deal to me, lol.
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ReplyDeleteApril weather allowed me to get a head start on my garden. Looking forward to all of the garden goodies.
ReplyDeleteI took my parents and hubby to a day at the Masters golf practice rounds down in Augusta, GA the beginning of April, and we were able to visit some friends as well. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteIn April I had a birthday and started spring cleanup in my yard. Happy blog anniversary and thank you for the giveaway ;)
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ReplyDeleteApril 28th was our 25th wedding anniversary. We had a lovely get together with family and friends!
ReplyDeleteOn April 14th, I celebrated my sister's birthday by going to a tulip festival with her. What a beautiful sight it was to see acre after acre of tulips of all colors in full bloom. Happy 7th anniversary of blogging and providing so much joy to your readers.
ReplyDeleteAttended a bridal shower, a baby shower, worked hard at a yard sale with my church and got up very early to spend that day heading up the bake sale/hot dog dinner tables. A lot of work but SO much fun. The BEST thing that happened in April, besides a good friend coming for a visit, was my two granddaughters making the decision to accept Christ as their Lord and Saviour of their lives....and being there when they were baptised. Happy day, happy month.
ReplyDeleteMy husband had hip replacement surgery on March 29 and I stayed home from work the first part of April taking care of him! He is back on his feet and doing very well!
ReplyDeleteAlice
Shared fb post......thank you
ReplyDeleteApril found me working at the Blacksmith Association of Missouri conference. Would you believe we have over 600 members.
ReplyDeleteIn May we are attending the Tennessee blacksmith conference where a Mennonite blacksmith will demonstrate using horse powdered equipment.
I spent my April preparing for upcoming craft shows and reading Amish books by Wanda Brunstetter. Love the Amish. Sharing this giveaway on my business page as well. Good luck everyone!
ReplyDeleteI shared on my Facebook Business Site. Thanks again for a chance to win and best of luck to all!!
ReplyDeleteI had the fun of watching my family work together to get our garden ready and planted.
ReplyDeleteKenda Coagrove Wathen
We celebrated my sons 2nd birthday! It was wonderful to be able to spend it with family!
ReplyDeleteIn April I drove lots of our Amish neighbors to places they needed to go, the clinic, Chiropractor, Walmart, Dollar General,etc.. I also watched a program and learned about the first Amish settlers and the persecution the suffered in the French Indian war. So Sad!
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ReplyDeleteI have spent April adjusting to life without my sweet Mom. She passed to her eternal home on March 11th. I am happy for her. And learning to not pick up the phone "just to tell Mom about...."
ReplyDeleteApril was an amazing month for my son and I. We raised his first chickens, and he was able to help me pick dandelions and wood violet for jelly this year. Big steps for my lil man. :-)
ReplyDeleteApril brought rebirth to our area. I loved the trees getting leaves and flowering, I love seeing the tulips showing their beautiful colors and the bushes in an array beauty.
ReplyDeleteApril brought two of our three children home for a visit, one of which we hadn't seen in over 2 /2 years because he lives in Japan. How happy the house was with grandchildren's laughter.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
At the school I teach at, various middle school children shaved their head to raise money for cancer research. Many did it in loving memory of a loved one who died of cancer. I was so proud of their courage!������
ReplyDeleteI am fortunate to live about an hour away from Lancaster County's Amish Country. So...A day trip to Lancaster County with my sister.We visited our Amish friend and did some shopping and sight seeing.
ReplyDeleteElaine Shorn
tinkerbell2by2@gmail.com
In mid April I had foot surgery. I have been wearing a boot since and I'm ready to be out of it and back to my normal self. Shaun
ReplyDeleteI went to my nieces first dance completion and she did great :)
ReplyDeleteApril was a dreary month this year, with 12 days of gloom and rain, plus two funerals. The sun will shine again and we always need rain but 12 days in a row was too much
ReplyDeleteI had two surgeries this winter, one with complications. In April, I had a medical procedure that will now ensure I am on the road to a complete recovery! I give all the glory to God!
ReplyDeleteDiane
buganski@qdotcom
I turned 37...not sure if I'm happy about that or not. :/ This getting old thing...I'm not sure it's for me. ;)
ReplyDeleteApril was our first full month as missionaries. It was also the month our middle child turned 6. I had a hard time accepting my little boy is really 6!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and I planted our very first flowers together. We planted petunias to bring a little pa back home with us!
ReplyDeleteShared it on my fb page too :) hope some of my friends come and visit your blog :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 7th anniversary of your blog. April was big for me. On the 7th I celebrated my 80th birthday with my large family. Thanks to GOD. And, got to hold my 19th great grand baby.. Also got to be with them on a very important day, Easter when we celebrate the rising of our Savior. I so love dolls even at my age and would so love to be your winner. I love hearing about the Amish and reading the stories. Thanks for a chance to win. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <
ReplyDeleteIn April, I shared some plants with a neighbor and I turned 71. great month...thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteIn April, I along with my husband and two boys went to our 1st ever NBA game. The Cleveland Cavaliers VS. Indiana Pacers. Pacers won. Fun game. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know why that didn't post to my Google account instead of anonymous? Sorry about that.
DeleteIn April, I found out that I got a job!! I started today, and I am so blessed to have it
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ReplyDeleteIn April, my daughter got her 2nd ride in an ambulance with me inside. shared on facebook too.
ReplyDeleteMy mother in law had a heart attack with complications and survived. She then fell and broke her hip, which she survived and is doing quite well for 87 years old. God is truly good.
ReplyDeleteMy sister was blessed with her 5th little girl in a row this month, all in 7 years! I have spent most of my month planting spring crops in the garden, it is so fun to get outside again.
ReplyDeleteApril was a roller coaster for us, I'm glad May is here. We were pretty sick for the most if it and my 5-year-old came down with pneumonia. I thank God that she's 100% feeling better now! We bought our first minivan because baby #3 is due in October and we could only fit 2 kids in our old faithful Subaru. We finally heard back from an endocrinologist that my husband will need a biopsy on his thyroid so that was big news but I'm so glad we're taking care of it now and not letting it slide! I have to say reading your A-Z posts every day was one of the things I really enjoyed throughout April :)
ReplyDeleteIn April I took my niece to the zoo.
ReplyDeleteIn April I helped a student of mine through a really tough time. He told me how much he appreciated everything I did and that made me feel so good inside.
ReplyDeleteIn April, we celebrated our firstborn's 12th birthday!
ReplyDeleteI met some WV friends up in Pittsburgh to enjoy the spring flower show at Phipp's Consevatory. It was great because the snow was still flying outdoors, but it sure was blooming inside.
ReplyDeleteIn April, my husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was prescribed a CPAP machine. Since then, he has felt so much better. We also have been busy planting flowers and plants in our backyard.
ReplyDeleteApril brought another year to celebrate my moms birthday, she has later stage Alzheimer's. She may not know any of us anymore or why we are around all the time but to see her smile and know she is still with us is the greatest gift to us.
ReplyDeleteshared on my FB!
ReplyDeleteApril came with a blessing of my eldest daughter's birthday, and also a time of sorrow as we lost my daddy last November. His birthday was on the 7th, the day before my daughter's on the 8th. Daddy would have been 86. My daughter turned 41. We are thankful the Lord gave him a long life, but we miss him so very much,until we see him again in glory. We also planted more vegetables in our garden in April to. The rain we had has sprouts poking up everywhere :) Blessings to you and yours
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to say how sweet the doll is. I would love to have her for many reasons. Mostly because she came for you :) I have always been a doll fan, and anything Amish would be delightful to have. I love simplicity, which is why I am fond of the "Amish Way" ♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to say how sweet the doll is. I would love to have her for many reasons. Mostly because she came for you :) I have always been a doll fan, and anything Amish would be delightful to have. I love simplicity, which is why I am fond of the "Amish Way" ♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteapril is a lovely month - I planted lots of flowers - brightens up the yard and front walkway
ReplyDeletethanks for your blog and thanks for the giveaway
I shared on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI learned all about the Children's Hospital in my area. I'm thankful I have it and thankful my kids weren't seriously ill.
ReplyDeletein April, my husband and I celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary
ReplyDeleteIn April I was sick for a week, and (for entertainment?) as I lounged in my recliner I pondered solutions to a situation I had just noticed going on over my girl's bunk bed, and searched "footprints on the ceiling". This blog came up, and I was hooked. What joy your chaos has given me this last month! Your salvation testimony is amazing and wonderful, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet giveaway. In April, our 7th grandchild was born the day after I walked and walked with our daughter who was 8 days overdue to deliver. She went into labor that night and Ruby Leigh was born the next day. The Lord has blessed us with 7 children and 7 grandchildren
ReplyDeleteWell, Looking back April was full on! I was busy being a Student Midwife, trying to find a church in my area, and sewing lots of new clothes for winter (I live in the Southern Hemisphere) I just moved so life is always unexpected, but April was the month that allowed me to finally settle into a routine and feel confident in my new life/ home.
ReplyDeleteWow, so many comments, but I will leave one here, hoping to be the winner of the cookbook. I love your blog but only have time to read from it about once a week. Thanks so much for your many "homey" posts. I was never Amish, but I grew up in a different day with a very simple homemade kind of life, and much of what you write is very familiar to me. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteIn April I supported my husband through the last weeks of his 8-week radiotherapy treatment. I grew closer to God, saw the kindness and helpfulness of others much more clearly, and I was ever-grateful for the love we share.
ReplyDeleteThrough a tough time, God's love surrounded and filled us. Romans 8:28 became a practical lesson for us.
I'm sorry but I forgot to give my name in
ReplyDeletethe comment I made about supporting my husband through radiotherapy. I'm Kay and I live in the UK.
I particularly like the Amish doll because we don't have anything like the Amish people over here.
Just loved this Celebration Giveaway. Thanks a lot for sharing these pictures here. I am going to host a grand party on my birthday and was looking for some recommendations of inexpensive event venues Chicago. Hoping to find one soon.
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