Amish tragedy

Words cannot express the sadness that came to my heart when I saw the breaking news on TV Monday. I have for many years had a deep respect and admiration for the Amish people, a people of peace and simplicity, who never get caught up in the world's drama, who's way of life has perservered while the culture at large grows more "progressive", i.e. more pagan.

I have at times thought of what it would be like to forsake my current station and live as the Amish and I must admit, I find a great number of things about that lifestyle that could be much more rewarding.

Daily I pray for this community, these brothers and sisters in Christ, and have wept several times for their loss. I have sensed a leading in my soul to write a letter of sympathy and encouragement and through the Lancaster Co. Sheriff's office have obtained an address to send cards and letters. I thought I'd pass it along in case anyone reading this feels the same.

Amish Families
c/o Bart Fire Company
Box 72
Bart, PA 17503