The Living of These Days: 46 Stories from the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Living of These Days: 46 Stories From the Pandemic

This book contains firsthand stories told by over 40 authors from among the Mennonites and Amish of their experiences during the pandemic. The stories span the spectrum from tears to laughter as you join families, hospital patients, school teachers and missionaries navigating the uncharted waters of the pandemic world.

Back Cover Story Excerpts

I pictured each of my school-age children destined for a life of counselor appointments. Each of them would start with, You see, all my problems began during the pandemic when my mom tried to homeschool us… –The Homeschooling Mother by Mable Reiff

The pandemic seemed to threaten us. It wasn’t our health that felt threatened, though we are as vulnerable as anyone. But suddenly, right during the trauma of Sasha’s murder, we could no longer gather and encourage one another. Right when I was trying to lead, comfort, and defend, it felt as if I couldn’t. –The Preacher’s Pandemic Lessons by Rodney Witmer