“Baptism into the church is one of the foundations of Amish faith. It was their desire to fulfill the believer’s baptism as… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“spiritual talk was sharing concerns about a sick person or an accident or helping young people to be better. Phrases like “Flying… — Ora-Jay Eash Religion Copy Share Image
“Twelve to fifteen Amish families and twenty to thirty Amish bachelors lived in the West Kootenai. They were there because they wanted… — Ora-Jay Eash Better life Copy Share Image
“In addition to having to preach, more is expected from him. His life and his family are set up as role models,… — Ora-Jay Eash Family Copy Share Image
“No one hugged in the Amish church, and it was awkward at first. In fact, the first time I ever received a… — Ora-Jay Eash First time Copy Share Image
“When a young man gets baptized, he gets a new suit coat (called mutza) made with a slot in the back, a… — Ora-Jay Eash Young man Copy Share Image
“Where we came from in Indiana, the Englisch weren’t so polite. Then again, the Amish usually weren’t polite either. There was a… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“In August 1967 the public schoolhouses were closed, so the Amish got permission from the state to put up their own one-room… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“My mother’s side came to the United States from Germany and Switzerland in the 1770s. In 1785 one of my descendants went… — Ora-Jay Eash Parenting Copy Share Image
“Today, looking back, Irene and I both wish someone would have shared Jesus with us in our broken state. Ja, we knew… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“Being in Indiana was harder than I had expected. As we spent time in the familiar community, we didn’t seem to fit… — Ora-Jay Eash Time Copy Share Image
“Canada is only two miles away. An easy hike. The Kootenai Indians were the first inhabitants, and the area still boasts mountainous… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“I was looking forward to the adventure of Montana — who wouldn’t? The Amish community there is small and intimate, and the… — Ora-Jay Eash Adventure Copy Share Image
“Unable to farm the area where they now lived, many turned to logging and working in small sawmills. Some men raised cattle… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“Amish in this area like to hunt and fish. In fact, in addition to the locals, who live here year-round, twenty to… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“It was a solemn and serious time, almost like a funeral. A bishop is the ultimate example. They stand out in dress,… — Ora-Jay Eash Communication Copy Share Image
“parents have the young ones touch the person’s face. Children need to understand the reality of life and death as a reminder… — Ora-Jay Eash Children Copy Share Image
“LaGrange County, near the town of LaGrange, Indiana. It is the second largest Amish community in the country, but to us it… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“Libby Dam, which formed Lake Koocanusa. The name Koocanusa came from three words: Kootenai, Canada, and USA.” — Ora-Jay Eash Three words Copy Share Image
“When many people think of the Amish, they think about children walking barefoot or riding their ponies to an Amish school. In… — Ora-Jay Eash Children Copy Share Image
“In all Amish communities, students stop going to school in the ninth grade, at age fourteen. Ninth grade in our school consisted… — Ora-Jay Eash School Copy Share Image
