Broken Roads
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And here, I thank my sister Rosemary and her family one more time. Thank you for so tirelessly taking care of our father in his old, old age. Right into the sunset, right into the twilight. It was a long hard road, and a tiring one. All of you deserve some rest.
And now we reach the end. The warrior has laid down his sword. And now, at last, he sleeps. Right there beside Mom in the graveyard in the Aylmer community. The place his heart never left. The Amish world has lost a giant. His kind will not soon come again. We gathered from all around, his sons and daughters and much of the extended family. We gathered, we remembered, and we mourned. And we buried the patriarch of our clan.
David L. Wagler, your journey was a long one. Rest in peace, my father.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to:
Virginia Bhashkar, my editor. Thanks for seeing my vision and making it happen.
Ellen. We tried and tried. It didn’t work. That’s OK.
Chip MacGregor, my agent and friend. Thanks for another open door.
My extended Wagler clan. Thanks for your unfailing support and love.
Reuben. My old friend. The power of the gospel is a beautiful thing.
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About the Author
Ira Wagler is the New York Times bestselling author of Growing Up Amish, which has sold more than 185,000 copies. He is beloved for his vivid depictions of Amish life, as well as his ability to touch those who pursue their own heart’s calling amid resistance. His popular blog has received more than one million unique visitors and gains thousands of new readers each year. Originally from Aylmer, Ontario, Ira now resides in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Read his blog at www.irawagler.com.