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Welcome! I’m Linda and I’m so glad you stopped by.

I live a rich and full life in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in a very, very old farmhouse.  Bushel & a Pickle (named for my daughter’s childhood saying) is my story of life experiences, family, travels and faith.

I’ve been a globetrotter nearly all of my adult life.  More accurately, I lived and traveled to the east half way around the globe to Hong Kong and China, west to Germany and back again more times than I can even count.  How did this happen?

My husband, Jim and I began our life together in Germany over 30 years ago where we met while serving in the US Army.  We arrived single and departed there 3 years later married and pregnant.  Thus began our lives together and many travels.

After Jim retired from the army, we moved our family to China for a new career.  Recently, we returned to our farmhouse.

Our faith, an integral in our lives, has carried us through the years.  We knew God would lead the way and open doors for us.

Each time we landed in a new place, the first order of business was to make our house a home.  The second was to find our new community.   A family must have a community! It was both scary and exciting.

Our home has also been a place of welcome for many from different cultures and countries. The rich conversations and laughter is wonderful.  That meant lots of meals for a few to large groups. Good thing I like to cook!  I have great recipes and tips for hosting.

I have been shaped by our experiences in so many special ways.

Recently, my family was described as cosmopolitan.  I guess we are. Our view of the world is not typical.  Not only have we lived in Germany and Asia, we have also traveled a lot!  My sons counted continents, not countries as one of their competitions as teens.

God worked a miracle for us.  While living in China, we adopted our two youngest daughters, who were sweet babies at the time and are now teenagers.  I can’t wait to share this magical story of love with you.

We are no longed scattered over three continents.  Our adult children live nearby.  Two are married.  Our daughter has 4 girls.  I LOVE being a grandma!

It’s a lot – I know, but I can’t wait to share some of these stories and with you.

Life experiences beyond the home of my youth in Tennessee have shaped me from an eager young woman to being the older woman who enjoys walking along side younger women.  I find great joy in encouraging and sharing my personal experiences with other women and this is why I blog.

Bushel and a Pickle is all about “home, family, faith and life.”   Like all life stories, it is on going.

I have lots to share with you and I really want to encourage you to leave a comment when something touches you or if you have a questions, please be sure to get in touch with me.  I promise I’ll get back to you.

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linda

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I live a rich and full life in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in a very, very old farmhouse. Bushel & a Pickle (named for my daughter’s childhood saying) is my story of life experiences, family, travels and faith.

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Fires are a plus on our cold days when the three o Fires are a plus on our cold days when the three of us are home at the same time. Life with older kids.  Sweet Meg loves making sure our dogs don’t miss Amy too much and get lots of attention. #loveourdogs #together #family #fireplace #coldweather #kisses #daughter #timeathome #ikeaottoman #sunday
Another cold day in PA. Headed out do do 100 easy Another cold day in PA. Headed out do do 100 easy Lessons for reading with our kindergartener granddaughter and coffee with Nancy.  All of the kids are doing at home learning today.  Thankful for our 4 wheel drive  #winter #cold #CKcoat #100easylessons #grandchildren #hyundai4wheeldrive #snow #icemorningcoffee
Snowy afternoon espresso by the fire. So peaceful. Snowy afternoon espresso by the fire. So peaceful. Meg’s home. She’s stirring up the fire in between cookie making. Home is nice.  #home #espresso #fire #afternoons #snowyafternoon #peace #family #quiet
Lent, a season for personal reflection and acknowl Lent, a season for personal reflection and acknowledging sins and the need for forgiveness. Lent looks toward the Passion of Christ Lent looks forward to the joy of Christ’s  resurrection. Read more here: https://bushelandapickle.com/a-season-of-promise/  #Lent #forgiveness #winter #spring flowers #winter #christinarossetti #abetterresurrection #joy #snow
Seeing fresh flowers on my kitchen table in the mo Seeing fresh flowers on my kitchen table in the morning makes me smile! Read more on arranging a grocery store bouquet and the joy of having fresh flowers in our homes.  https://bushelandapickle.com/fresh-flowers-make-me-smile/. #freshflowes #grocerystorebouquets #sweetsatisfaction #teapots #vases #flowerarranging #flowersforhome #decor  #kitchen
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Fresh flowers a Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!  Fresh flowers are wonderful any time but especially this year when it is so cold and snow covers the ground.  #valentines #valentineday #freshflowers #celebratelove #winter #mnms
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Fires are a plus on our cold days when the three o Fires are a plus on our cold days when the three of us are home at the same time. Life with older kids.  Sweet Meg loves making sure our dogs don’t miss Amy too much and get lots of attention. #loveourdogs #together #family #fireplace #coldweather #kisses #daughter #timeathome #ikeaottoman #sunday
Another cold day in PA. Headed out do do 100 easy Another cold day in PA. Headed out do do 100 easy Lessons for reading with our kindergartener granddaughter and coffee with Nancy.  All of the kids are doing at home learning today.  Thankful for our 4 wheel drive  #winter #cold #CKcoat #100easylessons #grandchildren #hyundai4wheeldrive #snow #icemorningcoffee
Snowy afternoon espresso by the fire. So peaceful. Snowy afternoon espresso by the fire. So peaceful. Meg’s home. She’s stirring up the fire in between cookie making. Home is nice.  #home #espresso #fire #afternoons #snowyafternoon #peace #family #quiet
Lent, a season for personal reflection and acknowl Lent, a season for personal reflection and acknowledging sins and the need for forgiveness. Lent looks toward the Passion of Christ Lent looks forward to the joy of Christ’s  resurrection. Read more here: https://bushelandapickle.com/a-season-of-promise/  #Lent #forgiveness #winter #spring flowers #winter #christinarossetti #abetterresurrection #joy #snow
Seeing fresh flowers on my kitchen table in the mo Seeing fresh flowers on my kitchen table in the morning makes me smile! Read more on arranging a grocery store bouquet and the joy of having fresh flowers in our homes.  https://bushelandapickle.com/fresh-flowers-make-me-smile/. #freshflowes #grocerystorebouquets #sweetsatisfaction #teapots #vases #flowerarranging #flowersforhome #decor  #kitchen
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Fresh flowers a Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!  Fresh flowers are wonderful any time but especially this year when it is so cold and snow covers the ground.  #valentines #valentineday #freshflowers #celebratelove #winter #mnms
Valentine A French inspired sweet meringue-baked Valentine  A French inspired sweet meringue-baked confection is a delicious accompaniment with our afternoon espresso.  Sometimes we have coffees.  Our girls enjoy baking including macarons. They look hard to make but there really aren’t!   See the recipe here https://bushelandapickle.com/early-valentine-espresso-and-macarons/ #Valentine #family #dailylife #baking #coffeebreak #connection #daughtersbake #espresso #growingup #kitchenaide #macarons #meringue #Nespresso  vintage chia #Frenchinspired #sweettreats
Snowy Sunday morning reflections. ‘ It is a good Snowy Sunday morning reflections. ‘ It is a good thing to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to your Name, O Most High; To tell of your loving-kindness early in the morning and of your faithfulness in the night season’. Psalm 92:1-2.  #hesed #lovingkindness #kind #kindness #kindnessmatters #Godsgoodness #simplereminder #humblekiving #psalms92 #holyliving #praise

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