Feb
18
2010
It Was Another World–Just Six Miles Away
Author: siggyIt was just another world–only six miles away. There is an healthy Amish and Mennonite community that close to me. Until two years ago I had no idea it was there.
We were looking for someone to build a wooden fence for our yard two years ago. It was then I became aware of this community. People who only used horse and buggy to get around. And had no electricity or cars.
I became friendly with Ron a Mennonite who built our fence. He was straight forward. There was no guile. He was what you see. Totally honest. I got to know his large family better and his life.
I marveled this community was so close. My awareness of this started when I started shopping at a large Mennonite produce stand. Now I get most of my produce there. The prices are generally good. They also have a bakery.
They know me there. And I learned the names of the two who generally are behind the counter. Sometimes you have no idea of another world until you change you habits a little and go in another direction. This world was right under my nose and until recently I had no idea it even existed.
