Getting away from it all always puts things in perspective. The simplistic nature of the Amish buggies I see going down the street remind me of how my life has turned into chaos and noise. Coming to Shipshewana I always find myself wondering what life would be like if I were Amish, if Sundays were truly set aside to be days of rest and you spent a good portion of the day worshiping God (Amish church services last at least two hours if not more). But then I think of how much I depend on technology, electricity and all those other wonderful things to function normally and I always tell myself "these are essential" but are they really? I'm reflecting during my time here at Shipshewana and realizing that the days I don't get on facebook are happy and full the majority of the time and I find myself deep in thought about my relationship with God or other things that are truly essential to survival. My main hope is that this time away from the normal life routine and the reminder that life doesn't have to always be "go go go" to be full and happy doesn't get pushed aside as soon as I get back into Michigan where all my adult responsibilities sit waiting for me to return.
Labor day is exactly what it's supposed to be this year...a break from labor and I am so grateful. Thank you God!
