Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Today we took a tour of an Amish estate in Lancaster, Pa. We learned a lot about their practices and how they have adapted to a progressive society over the years. One of the things I learned is that in an Amish family, it is tradition for a father to make a wooden chest for his daughter when she is 16 years of age. This chest is meant for her to collect and place items in it in preparation for her future home and family. I like the concept and think I may do the same thing one day - maybe with a twist.