Latest update- she has been found...

 

6-YEAR-OLD STILL MISSING, CHURCHES GATHER VOLUNTEERS TO HELP

After almost a week since the horrific crash on I-65 that took 11 lives, the Gingerich and Esh families look for closure.

Rachel Collier was in Hart County today where family members took a look at the wreckage.

A bouquet of roses and a mason jar were left at the horrific scene that left 11 people dead last week. More evidence remains--orange flags where the semi flew through the cables--and charred rock from where the semi caught fire.

Kentucky State Police slowed traffic to around 30 miles per hour as members of the Esh and Gingerich families drove by.

Leroy Kauffman, the family pastor says they needed closure.

"The family just wanted to see it, and I think that's the reason yes, to just bring closure. To see the reality of it, to picture how this could've happened so last moment thoughts, last minute, I think it was just important for them to see it," said Kauffman.

Later, the families waited to see the wrecked van and semi, both inside a warehouse in Munfordville.

"But I think this is better than the accident scene because they're able to better visualize their family, it's been a little hard for them I think, but they're dealing well with it."

And the miraculous survivors, Johnny and Josiah, the adopted sons of Leroy and Naomi Esh were there. One gently picks dandelions, while the other sweetly makes a new friend.

"That little fellow there running around was one of the boys that was in the van," Kauffman pointed out, "and he's adjusting well. They're young enough and they have caring enough people around them that i don't think it will be a problem. I really t hink they'll get around it. The youngest the three year old, cried quite a bit the first night. And the second night he whimpered some and was asking for mommy. That was hard. But they seem to be adjusting well."

Kauffman says strength from above, and from each other is what gets them through.

"Just a lot of prayer support and we feel the grace of God upholding us through the whole thing. We'll make it through.We'll make it through."

Around 30-35 family members were present today including some from South Dakota, and Pennsylvania.

I'm going to post from time to time books, videos and or Amish related businesses that cater to people either looking to enhance survivor skills or simply to find ways to simplify their lifestyles...One book that i really like is Living Without Electricity its a book based on how the Amish survive off the grid, and much more. Thumbs up for this one. wade yoder

I received information today from Lee Stutzman about the "Houses for Haiti Project. You can go to the link below for more info. wade yoder

Wade,

Just wanted to say Thanks again for helping get the word out about the Haiti Benefit Auction.

I just added some info about the Housing for Haiti Project, that was mentioned at the sale. they received over 100k on the day of sale alone(Specifically for Housing for Haiti), and have 3 containers ready to ship.

I just finished making a separate site called for the Housing for Haiti. so If you could mention it sometime on your site, that would be great.

There a section on there called 'press and media', that I can add in a link back to you again as well.

Thanks!

Lee Stutzman

For pics and updates you can go directly to the site http://www.floridahba.com 

Thank You, Sarasota!   

I just got an email from Lee Stutzman about the Annual Quilt & Craft Show! This is separate from the Haiti Benefit Auction, but is a fund raiser for which the net profits go to Haiti missions that are literally 3 miles from epicenter of earthquake. If you go, I hope you enjoy the trip and your day @ the Quilt and Craft Show. Wade Yoder

Haiti Annual Benefit Sale February 22nd and 23rd, 2010

*Breaking news - Large Earthquake hits Haiti - 100% of proceeds will go to these missions in Haiti as planned, only now they need our support more than ever.Please pray for our friends in Haiti.
* NEWS FLASH Because of the Earthquake in Haiti  WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATED ITEMS, that can be SOLD  at this YEARS AUCTION. If you have an item to sell to raise money for Haiti call... Tim Miller    941-685-4283 or Lee Keim 330-749-6443 or Amos Stoltzfus  410-708-1003 click here for drop off directions.  We can only accept items of value that reflect the quality and mission of the whole auction.

This is a very interesting sale. It is held once a year in Sarasota, FL (info at link above) and once a year in Holmes County, OH. You can feel the passion the Amish and Mennonites have for the Haitian people! The Amish and Mennonites have for as long as I can remember been involved extensively in the missions in Haiti. If you have the opportunity to either attend or contribute, it would be appreciated, especially this year! Wade Yoder

I'll be trying to start my first interview and feature of Amish business this month. It will be a business that has outstanding performance in the field of what I like to call Amish Economics! Stay tuned, "my first one will be featuring a popular Amish owned Ice Cream Company... [MORE]

The annual Haiti Benefit sale held by the Amish will be in Sarasota, FL January 24th, 2010. You can look at last year's video and pics @ Haiti Benefit Sale Video. There are so many beautiful Quilts and other handcraft, that will leave you amazed! I really had a good time when I went last year. Not sure if I can make it this year... [MORE]

Amish business has gained respected review in many publications for the simplicity, of lifestyle and business, but at the same time the frugal business owners are known for a quality of work that has gained popularity even in very modern circles...

Today is a big day for Amish and Mennonites, "so Thanksgiving is pretty traditional". Families travel from all over to reunite with their families, and most times its where everyone grew up at, "Which is still considered home base":) Growing up I would look fwd to the huge "carry inns" that would have food spread over a long set of tables "set up buffet style" but wouldn't look fwd to the misery afterwards! I'll try to hold myself in check today! My mother and father were in the food catering business for over 20 years so when I say my mom and sisters know food and recipes, I'm not kidding! My Uncle Henry Yoder started the first family restaurant in Abbeville, S.C. Yoder's Dutch Kitchen, then my uncle Alva Yoder started the 2nd one in Montezuma, GA. Yoder's Deiutch Haus Restaurant. My mother authored 2 very successful cookbooks, Montezuma Amish Mennonite Cookbook (1) and then the 2nd Edition. In case your wondering "nope, I'm not fat":)) I hope you and your families have a very happy  Thanksgiving! Wade Yoder

It's really almost laughable how the stock exchange finds a little news to cause the stock market to plummet, then without fail after a huge drop, conveniently a few days later, good news come and it shoots back up. People should invest in the things they really know "around themselves". We have been shown that the very people we have been trusting for years with our investments are not trustworthy and do not have to pay when you lose out on life how you knew it to be or expected it to be..."Invest in hard assets, ones that you understand and can wrap your fingers around". wade yoder  mybookstore

Today its been 2 years "October 10th, 2007" since my father, brother, and I survived the plane crash in Virginia. I'm happy that we are among the living. Wade Yoder

The largest of the two Haiti Benifit sales is going on in Holmes County, Ohio this weekend. The other one is held in Sarasota, Florida. I should have some pictures to post soon for this weekend's event. There are lots of items donated or produced by the Amish for these sales. I have the video posted of the last one in Sarasota. Wade Yoder

I do love Amish Economics and the example they set in a world that seems so consumer driven. I love to read books and videos specializing in the lifestyles and economics of the Amish... [MORE]