“Since all the Amish dress the same, our names were on a label inside the garments, and shawls” — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“an Amish funeral. It’s a time for mourning, no doubt about that.” — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“there were no Amish preachers in the church in the West Kootenai.” — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“In the same way as a preacher is chosen, a bishop is chosen by lot as well.” — Ora-Jay Eash Bishop Copy Share Image
“We had to wait two hours at Elkhart because train was late, but in Chicago we didn’t wait at all.” — Ora-Jay Eash Fitness 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 Copy Share Image
“Outside, men were helping with the horses and buggies. They used chalk to number the horses and buggies so they could be… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“our family alone was moving to Montana — with me preparing to live in a foreign place with no one I knew… — Ora-Jay Eash Family Copy Share Image
“There’s never an occasion for an Amish man to hug or kiss a family member out of affection. Kisses are used only… — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“And work is what Ora Jay and I set out to do after we were married. We focused on our house, our… — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“Libby Dam, which formed Lake Koocanusa. The name Koocanusa came from three words: Kootenai, Canada, and USA.” — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“I enjoyed spending time with Ora Jay, but he had a bit of a wild streak. He had a new horse, a… — Ora-Jay Eash Spending time 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
“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 Amish Copy Share Image
“It is common for Amish boys in rumspringa not to dress Amish at all. Girls usually do, unless they go to parties… — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“Many people don’t realize that there is no true hope of salvation in most Amish churches. The concept that faith in Jesus… — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“At a funeral the preacher holds nothing back during his sermon and speaks with reality and fear. The Amish believe that during… — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“Amish parents often worry about their older children, especially those who are old enough to join the church but haven’t. The Amish… — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“We also received letters from out of state, one of which invited us to be part of an Amish circle letter for… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“Ora Jay’s parents, who referred to God as Gut Mon (Good Man), would say things like, “Gut Mon is watching you” .… — Ora-Jay Eash Good man 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 Amish Copy Share Image
“The preachers would come in first, before any of the other men, and shake hands with all the women. A few would… — Ora-Jay Eash Children Copy Share Image
“A group of us also started having church every week instead of every two weeks. We called the “off” week Sunday school,… — Ora-Jay Eash Amish 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
“there is no such thing as a honeymoon; the next day we got to wash dishes from the evening before! The custom… — Ora-Jay Eash Honeymoon Copy Share Image
“Growing up Amish, I was always well provided for. I felt loved, even though I don’t remember my parents telling me that.… — Ora-Jay Eash Amish Copy Share Image
“The bishop in each district considers the opinion of the other preachers, and the bishop has the final say concerning all issues… — Ora-Jay Eash Bishop Copy Share Image
“On the first weekend after you turn sixteen, you are expected to do something different — wild. It’s a time of life… — Ora-Jay Eash Life 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 Education 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
“In 1970, I was sixteen years old, the rumspringa age for Amish youth. I was now old enough to start going with… — Ora-Jay Eash 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
“We made it to Montana in May 1990. The West Kootenai area is exactly what you picture when you think of a… — Ora-Jay Eash Montana Copy Share Image
“Every congregation has four preachers, and they take turns preaching. The sermons are quite lengthy.” — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
“I knew that moving to Montana was the right decision, but it wasn’t an easy one. Some days I would sit by… — Ora-Jay Eash Copy Share Image
