Thursday, December 3, 2009

Just Because

Several months ago I did several question and answer posts, and lately I am getting emails asking when I'll do another session like that. So since the house is on the chilly side tonight and everyone else is curled up in front of the fireplace, I am thinking why not have another go at answering questions.

You can ask me anything you want to about the Amish or what ever strikes your fancy and I'll try to answer tomorrow.

19 comments:

  1. I hope this isn't too personal, but I have been wondering why you left the Amish? And do you ever see your family?

    I really enjoy reading your stories, they are so descriptive and heart warming.

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  2. First and foremost I love reading you blog! What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions?

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  3. I am interested also, not in a nosey way, but just wondering why you left and have you any regrets about leaving.
    What is the most wonderful memory of being Amish?
    I have always wondered if all Amish communities are the same? For example, I was raised Baptist but then the church split and someone decided to start another church and then that church separated and two more churches started up. They use different names like First Baptist and Harvest Church etc.........
    Sorry, I got carried away!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  4. I was wondering if somene can become Amish I mean if I wanted to become methodist I could join a methodist church, so can you decided to become Amish?

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  5. Hi there,
    I'd be interested to know what church if any you attend, how you made that decision, and what your thoughts on 'plain' anabaptism are?

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  6. After your years of rumspringa what helped you make your decision on what to do with your life?

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  7. I don't mean to be rude, but I am curious as to how old you were when you left the Amish?

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  8. Do the Amish in your area vote? I know most don't, but here they are starting too on a national level vote--one told me he wondered if they should have voted more and started long ago. He made the comment too many wordly things have been allowed, such as abortion.

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  9. Do the Amish in your area vote? I know most don't, but here they are starting too on a national level vote--one told me he wondered if they should have voted more and started long ago. He made the comment too many wordly things have been allowed, such as abortion.

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  10. This is silly, but did you all ever go out to eat? And about you, what made you buy a computer when you left and how did you start blogging? Is that too long of a question? That might be hard because I've only been blogging since April but in all honesty I have no idea how it all came about and how I got started. Have a great weekend ~ ♥

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  11. I have met numerous Amish people over the years and have noticed they never wear jewelry, not even wedding rings. I have often wondered why they don't at least wear wedding rings.

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  12. I'm very interested in many things you have to share. I just do want you to know, I like to hear about your life, because it's you, not just because of the Amish angle!!!

    My question is, do you also speak a German dialect?

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  13. I truly enjoy reading your blog.
    I just enjoy reading about the lifestyles of others which to me makes this world go round.
    I watched a documentary on 20/20 I think about the Amish teens leaving at a high rate. I was wondering if after they leave are they welcomed back?
    have a great weekend.

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  14. Do Amish keep up with the current events?

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  15. Can't wait to see your answers.

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  16. Why is going barefoot so prevalent among the Amish? I can understand it if you were trying not to wear out your only pair of shoes, but I doubt that is the case anymore. Thanks!

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  17. I don't always trust what I see on the media, but one report showed a family "rescuing" children from abusive Amish practices (they were beaten severely). The picture you paint is quite the opposite; I see a loving community with its ups and downs and its "characters" just the same as any other. I see the people enjoying children (like the man who made a sack to slide down the hill in the snow for the school children), not beating them. So, my question is whether this was media hype because of one abusive family, which can happen anywhere, or are there some communities who are more severe with their children?

    Next, do all Amish communities have rumspringa (is that how it's spelled)?

    Last, this is not a question about being Amish, per se, but I notice that your girls wear dresses that are plain-ish. Is this a carry-over from your Amish values or a matter of practicality? One more: do you still cover your hair?

    Thanks. I'm so grateful that I stumbled across your blog several days ago; I've spent several hours reading through your old posts. I know your change must have been a heart-wrenching experience.

    Sally

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  18. I read some more of your older posts and on one of them, you wrote this:

    "At the Indiana, Kentucky line we saw a field with hundreds of barrels that were converted into rooster hutches. Each with a rooster tied to it by it's leg. We are still puzzling over the sight. What is the purpose of raising them like that and what will they do with them?"

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    I lived in rural Georgia for about 2 years and there was a farm like that across the street from our church. I puzzled over that for about a year before I asked. The people I asked kind of grimaced and said that they were raising them for cock fighting. Very sad that people feel the need to abuse animals for pointless "entertainment."

    Sally

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  19. Do all Amish women learn how to quilt? I love the Amish quilts.
    Thank you for your blog.
    Anne W

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Thank you so much for taking time to comment. I love hearing your thoughts.