I am Christian but not Mennonite and I’ve recently stumbled on y’all’s videos (you, Megan fox and the lady in Florida-I can’t remember her name right now). I love yalls video. It’s light, encouraging, wise, modest, funny and just normal. I love that the videos aren’t drama and full of garbage. Just simple mommas. Xoxo
You are such a well balanced young woman, Jeannine. You can do it all; and film as you go along! You're very intelligent and business savvy, your sense of humor is over the top; but most of all, your quiet strength and love for the LORD is what draws me to you....that, and your cutie pie son, Xander! Keep up the great work
You gave me an idea to connect to spiritual things. There are lots of things with photography, lighting and perspective. I wish film and developing was still affordable.
All I can say is WOW! I really enjoy the simple and practical way you explain the gospel. Since 1985 I been identifying myself as a follower of Christ. I've been involved with some great churches and joined a couple of so called "christian" cults, but in all of those years I've never heard the gospel taught in such a simplistic manner. Please take my advice: don't ever lose your God given humility. Be blessed!
Sweet Jeannine, I'm always saving your vlogs for my special time of the day, so that I can enjoy every little clip by myself. You make me so dang happy, and inspire me so much. Even though we're living very different in almost every aspect of life, I just love everything about you, your cute family and the way you choose to live your life . ❤ Big Hugs Jeanette xxx
Hi Jeanette! well thanks so much! I am truly humbled that anyone wants to watch my life or hear what I have to say. Insecurity is a struggle of mine, so thank you for being such a great support! You are a blessing! God bless your day!
I, too, am a Christian via your description. The differences amongst yourselves seem to be akin to the differences in our mainline denominations. Thank your for sharing this information. Can't wait til we all get to Heaven! No doubt we'll all be amazed ♡
What a great video😊. You were absolutely right about all the negativity on social media and TV. It truly did scare me. But I kept looking, and here I find a happy, healthy, wonderful, as it should be...family....willing to share their life and I just pray and pray this channel keeps growing to show everyone that the good are here and thriving and living much more happier lifestyles than the scary scammers out there. And then UA-cam will suggest other channels along the one like yours. I love that! But yours is the best by far. It’s what a family should be. Count your blessings because you were so lucky to grow up being taught family values and what’s important in life which led you to your beautiful husband, beautiful ranch and your son. What a great life! And I love watching it and learning something new each and every video. So thank you! Thank you for taking the time and doing these videos for your subscribers! (I don’t know what Plexus is, but going to hit that link to find out. See?! I’m always learning something new on your channel!)
I thought it was New Jersey too.....LOL! Thanks for explaining that. It's pretty awesome that you share so much of your life with us. Blessing to you all.
Thanks for answering our questions! Congratulations on your baby! She is so precious! I loved the videos of her and Zander. He is so precious and loving to his baby sister. God bless you all!!
Our lives could not possibly be more different but I am enjoying learning about your lives and appreciate that you're not proselytizing, just sharing! Keep on keeping on!
@@Adnilas I've always thought that not sure why i guess its just what i personally think but I'm not against anyone's religion or what they believe in.. I try to respect everyone! ☺
I watched a video not long ago that mentioned as we go about our life..."We don't GO to church we ARE the church"...I loved that. I attend a bible teaching non-denominational church, but I love the fact that I am and take the church wherever I go....God is so good! And your are serving Him so beautifully with your channel.
I am so happy I found your channel. You are such beautiful lights shining with the love of the Sweet Lord Jesus. Xander is the most adorable little boy ever. Thank you for sharing your life and God continue to bless you and your entire family.
New subscriber here. I found both your videos very informative, and helpful to me especially. I was raised Catholic, but left the church after high school. Just wasn’t filling my cup any more. Long story short, I’d did profess Christ while in college, and searched for a church home for a long time (years). A patient of mine (nurse here), and his wife became very good friends, and invited me to their church. Trusting them, I went, and never looked back! We are Church of the Brethren, and our histories are almost parallel...left Schwarzenau Germany under religious persecution, led by a Man named Alexander Mack. Settled in Pennsylvania. First church meetings were in homes. Core beliefs are the same- anabaptist, conscientious objectors, Christian, Bible believing, etc. women once wore head coverings, but no longer, but there are still some who do. Current day allow music, in past did not. We only use piano or organ though, no other instruments. We are very much service based as well, going out in the community, various activities to bless others. My point is, when people would ask me what church I belonged to, I would say Brethren, and no one understood what that meant. I’d always say similar to Mennonite, as a point of reference, but was never quite sure if I was correct, and now I see that we are, in fact very alike, so thank you for validating that for me. I look forward to watching all of your videos! Blessings to you and your family! ❤️
I subscribed. Also a fan of Megans. I am not Mennonite but have many neighbors that are. We do not socialize much but would love to sometime ask them questions about their religion. That is how i came about your channels. They seem so happy, hard working and so dedicated. Thank you for answering questions so well.
Love love your channel you are so special and sweet and you make people laugh and smile and I really really enjoy your channel your family and your videos thank you for all the hard work you do.Bless you and your sweet family.
i lived in lancaster city from 1990 to 2010 i loved all the restaraunt s and farms and shopping and i had a computer repair shop in paradise on lincoln hwy.
My mother made all our clothes. Made all our upholstered accoutrements, drapes, napkins, aprons, dolls' clothes and their cradles. She also sewed sun suit outfits for my girlfriends' birthday parties and matched wrapping paper decals to the specific outfit's. Mom was such a devoted homemaker, yet admitted to me, later, that homemaking was a curse she never really enjoyed.
Yes camera videos my daughters wud love that.. and ur editing too... it's what we are working on. Our oldest at home is volunteering to be photographer at our church. She starts journalism this year and yearbook and photography next yr.
You are very well spoken. Your kindness for human nature is something we could all use a little more of and your out look on your own religion is a true breath of fresh air! Love your videos and your wonderful personality!
I have the same habit as you do - getting super passionate about something, then losing interest/steam & being done a little while later! Drives me crazy but here I am in my 30's still doing it😆 loved the video, thanks for sharing!
finally, someone like me! Drives me crazy too! And when I'm in the mode, I'm so convinced that this time it will last! And I convince my husband, too, and then when it doesn't!...🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️😂
I sanded my cabinets and repainted them.... I'll see if u have a picture... next I'm going to paint my tile floor and grout to finish it... I cud not afford cabinets but it needed love when we bought our house
If u have never done wood transfers with pictures try it.... our gifts for 1 Christmas to all our family was wood transferred pictures of the kids.... they get this pretty antique look to them.
Thanks for sharing this with us today. It's so nice getting to know you and learning more about your Mennonite life. I've watched the videos of your trip and I really enjoyed it! My husband was really interested too. We'll never be able to go to France or over seas so it felt like we were there while watching your adventures. Everywhere was absolutely beautiful! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. See you next time 💙
Anytime we've lived in a rural area we always burned our trash. However, I would keep cans and plastic out and rinse out both. We had two large trash cans with huge contractor bags - one for cans and the other for plastics. Once they were full then we would drop the plastics at a recycling spot and just take the cans bag to the local landfill every 2-3 months.
Jeannine y'all are such a wonderful inspiration to me. I've got to go through y'alls channel and watch MORE OF y'alls videos! God Bless sister in Christ...❤❤❤
Yes yes gardening. If u have some videos I'll look. My garden is a blessing. Me and my garden have our struggles and a few losses but the work u put in is a wonderful way to be with the lord. I'm waiting for my purple potatoes, a new one for me this year. I've lost a few to weather and poor management but it's a discipline and patience and slowing down and walking steady type of therapy that's really been helping me try to recover from illness and to focus on gods grace.
I think you're delightful and real. Of course you guys aren't going to video one another during your least best times! That's understandable! God bless you guys!
Enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing about who you are and how you live your lives. I see you are an efficient lady. I like to see where you live, your parents' ranch, I believe you mentioned. Just stared watching and enjoy watching. God bless you with better health daily.
I am the same way about projects. When I quilted especially, once I mastered a technique I was hard pressed to find motivation to finish it! I love your videos.
I enjoy watching your vlogs. I love you honesty and sincerity. Your final words hit my heart, they were just what I needed to hear. I had an off day a couple days ago and got upset with my husband. I have been beating myself up for it. As Christians, we are not perfect and can have off days however, continuing to strive to be Christ-like is what is most important. Thank you.
I'm from Oregon... not currently but its home... someday we will go back I own land and am working on a plan for Christmas tree farm so I can plant 6-8 yrs b4 we move and have our off grid home and trees ready. I'll have hopefully the resources to maintain the trees and build the house while we keep up with life in a diff state 2000 miles away... trying for slow steps but it's a retirement plan so I can be near my mother to help her and so we are slowed down as our kids go into adult life. We have 5 kids... 26, 23, 14, 9, and 4.... by the time our two youngest are left we hope to be transitioning into our smaller home in the country.
Look into a British Columbia trip... or Alberta or Montana ranch. I would live to go go Alberta mountains and ride horses then go to the BC coast and see glaciers and whales.
I found your channel through Megan Fox and I am so glad I did! I appreciate your kind, generous, honest, gracious way. And I absolutely love to hear you say rural. =) I subscribed and now I'm off to binge watch your videos!
today i was out at the mall and i seen a family and my friend said look at that Amish people lol i turned to her and said no they are Mennonites she is like same thing, im like nope and gave her a lesson then told her to watch your videos lol hugssssss from Ontario Canada
I find your family not much different then the way I was raised. I'm not Amish or Mennonite. I grew up in the 60's and was raised by parents who lived during the Great Depression. I find less is more. I don't need nor do I want everything that others have. God has blessed me in many ways. He has provided over and over again. My faith is a Huge part of who I am. Where I live we have several Mennonite families in my church. They teach Sunday School and are on the board. We are not a Mennonite church. We also have many Amish in our area. Funny thing is, I understand Pennsylvania Dutch. My relatives were from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania. As a kid my grandparents spoke German and read from the German Bible. My grandmother always told me I spoke Pennsylvania Dutch and I find myself still doing it at times. Thanks for sharing who you are and about your family. Take care. Hugs from Wisconsin.
I always love watching your videos! I’m from Oregon, born and raised, and have Mennonite and Amish family out in PA. These videos make me feel like I’m out there visiting them :) some live in Lebanon and some on Lancaster. Thanks for always being so informative. I was baptized Mennonite but people here don’t usually know what a Mennonite is unless they are from certain areas of Oregon.
@@theMennoniteMom Grew up in a small town near Canby. There is a small Mennonite Church called Hopewell out near there where cousins of mine used to go. Ontario is right on the border of Idaho! I don't think I have been there before.
I’m so enjoying watching your vlogs here in Australia. You are a sincere, born again Christian. I gave my heart to the Lord in a simple childlike faith at 9 years of age. Then at 16, I got serious with the my walk with the Lord and was baptised by immersion. At 20 I married my dear husband, David. We had six children who are today aged from 36-50. David went home to glory ten years ago after suffering with Motor Neurone Disease for two years. I was born into a Baptist family but have been worshipping in a Presbyterian Church for the last 12 years. I believe we are all one in Christ Jesus. God bless you and your family. Your vlogs are a blessing to me. I’d still like to hear your answer to the question I asked after another of your vlogs. Why do Mennonite women wear head coverings all the time and not only when praying or in church? I can be patient!
yes, I will answer that once I get my video made. Sorry, I'm super busy right now. (: it's hard for me to stretch around. I want to make sure I put time and thought into that video. Thanks for sharing your testimony. hugs to my sister in Christ! God bless!
Out of curiosity, what part of Oregon is your husband from? I live in Eastern Oregon and we have a lot of Mennonites living around here. They are great people. One Mennonite family that lives nearby has a bakery in their home that we purchase from. Oh the baked goods are wonderful. Thanks for these Q&A videos!! Oh, I just watched your video on the pony auction. We have horses as well. I'm thinking of buying a buggy for our horses to pull, I don't know why except for the fun and experience I guess, LOL.....
Yay! First comment! What conference did you both grow up in? I know you mentioned before you’re attending an independent Mennonite church currently. Is your current church a bit less conservative/relaxed? Do they allow internet/TV? Do you have any bible study/devotional suggestions? I adore your videos and family! Thank you for sharing your life with us. You are such an inspiration, as well as an encouragement! (And thank you for the recommendation for Lois- my prayer covering actually arrives today!)
lol... YAY!! My husband grew up in an independent church and I grew up in the Pilgrim Conference. I church would be less conservative... we are allowed internet but not TV. I can't really think of any devotional suggestions... I need to get more. The ones I currently read are more about being a young mom. I'm so glad the you were able to get a covering! I hope it fits well! Thanks for being here!
I love that you are so genuine. Please make a budgeting video also I think you should show us some of your pictures. I think that would be very interesting.
That obsessive/dismissive interest thing.. I suffer from the same affliction, and I only say suffer because I have dozens of unfinished projects. Maybe the people who open the closet door are the ones who suffer lol 😆 Thanks for a great video!
No question just a comment. I admire the life path you've taken. Lived in PA my whole life and even sometimes wish I could have been raised in that kind of community. Raised Roman Catholic but since have tried other religions. Still looking. Good luck and a very sweet couple!
Thank you! I really appreciate your time and effort in showing how you handle life. You are blessed and a special person. Please share any advise on how to use a camera.
I detest painting & will never do it again. Gary just built new oak kitchen cabinets much lighter in the kitchen I had dark before. These are a light oak. he is going to be building a copper counter top. He got the plans from you tube from a specialty company. hestatred the cabnets a week beofre Easter.Just hung them yesterday .getting an undermount sink ordered today. I am one not to decorate or change the house . The cabnets have been there for 35 years when we bought the home it was 6 years old. I am content most of the time with our home. I love watching your videos Have a Blessed weekend ( Judy )
I agree with you! it's so messy and just never seems to get done well enough for my satisfaction. That sounds beautiful! I would love new cabinets! But I have a ways to go if I have to wait as long as you did, lol!
I have been hooked since your Mother in Law cleaning vlog! One of my favorite vloggers. Zander is so precious. The fact you do “manly” things intrigues me. I am not one to do those type things. I have never used a string trimmer. I a, amazed at your skills.
well thanks! (: I grew up a tomboy of which I'm not always proud of... but I helped my dad a lot, and thus I'm not scared to run a lot of 'guy' tools... sometimes I think I should be, but I do enjoy it! Thanks for being here!
We are also, in a very rural area, and burn everything except plastics. We have a business, and receive shipments every day. Those boxes go straight to the burn pile. I try to recycle whenever possible, but they will not collect glass or Styrofoam in our area. Love the videos. I just bought my spouse the Mavick Air drone for his 50th birthday, and he loves it also.
Yeah sadly I used to live in a rural area (but in a town) and plastics and glass weren’t recyclable. They used to grind the glass and sell it to construction companies that used to for a layer of road construction, but at some point it got too costly to transport the recycled materials from the rural area. The US needs to do better on recycling, but manufacturers need to start using recycled materials or there will be nowhere to put them. My relatives who lived in farms have no trash collection...they have trash heaps a distance from the house and reuse and repurpose a lot stuff.
I am from nepal and currently in Australia we use to cover our head while we pray still our mums they cover their hand and dads they take their hat off while praying
I enjoy your vlog immensely. I like it because you're funny, you're genuine, and I feel like you're someone I would be great friends with if we knew each other in person. I like the realness of your videos. And I'm very interested in being Mennonite. I soak up as much as I can possibly learn about the Mennonite lifestyle. I'm not sure why I'm drawn to it so, but I am. I'd love to see a budget video, as that's one thing my husband and I really struggle with.
If you ever care to join, you'd be welcome! It def takes some adjustments for someone not raised this way... but we have many first generation mennonites. (: Honored to have you here! I will put that video on my list!
You know, your sharing your lives seems quite honest and straightforward to me. We are all human, and most of us try to grow and gain in wisdom as we go through life. I can assure you my husband and I do fall short, too. We’ve been dear friends since our first year of high school, over fifty years ago. You’d think we’d be further along in our progress ;-)!
Keep up the good work! I so enjoy watching your videos, please dont give up on us😅. I'd love to see a photography based video on tips andtricks, do's and don'ts of taking pictures, and I'd love to see a budgeting one as well. As I said, you do great! God bless your day! Ann
I don't know if you will see this, but I just subscribed to your channel,it came up on my suggested videos and I am so glad it did!! Most have been a God Sent!! Love how honest and sweet your family is!! I live in Ephrata, Pa. Not far from Green Dragon if you know where that is? Can't wait to see how the camper turns out!! God Bless!!!
So honored to have you here! Welcome! I know the general area, although don't think I've been to Green Dragon though I know the area! THanks for being here!
I love your videos, please don't ever quit! They are always so entertaining and interesting. You mentioned that you and Nolan sold things online? Could you give that website?
Hahaha. I'm a April girl too. And I can totally relate to the "leaving your 20's" feeling. Haha. Not so much about my 20's though, but the thought about turning 40!!! I'm 35 now... So there is still time. Haha. (it'll probably be just fine though). :) I love your "documenting life" style videos. :)
The first time I came across your UA-cam channel is when I saw your Mother in law vlog. It was funny. I get to know more about Menonite from your channel. Love your family. ❤ from Malaysia.
I love all the ideas you have for future videos. Please don’t ever stop 🥰 I feel ashamed I’m one of the ones that said that about the trash. I’m glad you brought up the landfills it is truly a toss up toxic to the water and ground. Or burning is toxic to the air Good Points. ❤️💕❤️ I truly enjoy your videos and am looking forward to more🥰
Thank you for taking the time to answering all these questions. I love your sweet family. We would make great friends. I would like you to talk about finances. Do you sew your own dresses? Thanks again
Your videos are awesome! I'm interested to hear more about leaving high school education at the 8th grade.. is that common practice for rural communities? I know it's basically unheard of these days in suburban areas of Australia. Actually, I think it's illegal to leave high school unless you have full time employment or an educational equivalent... I could be wrong!I know here in 'outback' Australia that farmers really need their teens to help run the farms, education is available later if you want it, but while your body is young and fit you're highly valued on a farm!!! Boarding schools are popular for remote children.
That's interesting to hear! It's not common in rural areas, I would say it's more of a mennonite thing... and that is changing... many now continue to the 12th grade. However, many of our private schools have a Christian curriculum that differs from the norm in that it teaches more in each grade... and so by grade 8, students would be at a higher grade level than grade 8 in public schools. I may be wrong on this... and I stand to be corrected, but I understand this to be the case. But I wouldn't be surprised if in the next 20 years, most students would be going through all 12 grades.
Thanks! Yes, I have one made, uploaded and ready to publish in a few weeks. Not exactly sure when. I'm trying to get ahead on videos so I'm not so pressured in the last minutes each week! (: hang tight. Should be out in the next few weeks. (it's kinda boring, lol)
I love your videos. I am hoping Lord willing to move over to the Mennonite church here in the UK. I really enjoy the different videos you do. I love everyday videos.
I really enjoy your vlog. I also am from a rural area and burn our trash so I didn’t even think anything about your burning trash. Your home is lovely.
I am Christian but not Mennonite and I’ve recently stumbled on y’all’s videos (you, Megan fox and the lady in Florida-I can’t remember her name right now). I love yalls video. It’s light, encouraging, wise, modest, funny and just normal. I love that the videos aren’t drama and full of garbage. Just simple mommas. Xoxo
thank you for that! I'm really honored to have you here!
The Florida lady is Lynette Yoder 😊
@@bellaleu7782 my three favorite channels are Megan Fox Unlocked, Lynette Yoder and The Mennonite Mom.
YES - please do make a video about your budget methods. Very interested!
will do!
You are such a well balanced young woman, Jeannine. You can do it all; and film as you go along! You're very intelligent and business savvy, your sense of humor is over the top; but most of all, your quiet strength and love for the LORD is what draws me to you....that, and your cutie pie son, Xander! Keep up the great work
thanks! Not sure what to say to such praise, LOL, I don't feel this way but thank you for the encouragement! Appreciate your support!
Please don't give up.
We out here love your videos. ❤❤
thank you so much! Greatly appreciate it!
And YES, please do a photography video! Any and all photography tips and tricks!
sure thing!
You gave me an idea to connect to spiritual things. There are lots of things with photography, lighting and perspective. I wish film and developing was still affordable.
Love your channel, so nice to find a wholesome, Christian channel to watch. Bless your sweet family. :)
thank you so much! it's an honor to have you here!
A budgeting video would be good! I would enjoy watching it!
noted! Thank you!
All I can say is WOW! I really enjoy the simple and practical way you explain the gospel. Since 1985 I been identifying myself as a follower of Christ. I've been involved with some great churches and joined a couple of so called "christian" cults, but in all of those years I've never heard the gospel taught in such a simplistic manner. Please take my advice: don't ever lose your God given humility.
Be blessed!
Thank you and God bless!
Sweet Jeannine, I'm always saving your vlogs for my special time of the day, so that I can enjoy every little clip by myself. You make me so dang happy, and inspire me so much. Even though we're living very different in almost every aspect of life, I just love everything about you, your cute family and the way you choose to live your life . ❤
Big Hugs Jeanette xxx
Hi Jeanette! well thanks so much! I am truly humbled that anyone wants to watch my life or hear what I have to say. Insecurity is a struggle of mine, so thank you for being such a great support! You are a blessing! God bless your day!
I, too, am a Christian via your description. The differences amongst yourselves seem to be akin to the differences in our mainline denominations. Thank your for sharing this information. Can't wait til we all get to Heaven! No doubt we'll all be amazed ♡
yes, so true! we will be amazed!
What a great video😊. You were absolutely right about all the negativity on social media and TV. It truly did scare me. But I kept looking, and here I find a happy, healthy, wonderful, as it should be...family....willing to share their life and I just pray and pray this channel keeps growing to show everyone that the good are here and thriving and living much more happier lifestyles than the scary scammers out there. And then UA-cam will suggest other channels along the one like yours. I love that! But yours is the best by far. It’s what a family should be. Count your blessings because you were so lucky to grow up being taught family values and what’s important in life which led you to your beautiful husband, beautiful ranch and your son. What a great life! And I love watching it and learning something new each and every video. So thank you! Thank you for taking the time and doing these videos for your subscribers!
(I don’t know what Plexus is, but going to hit that link to find out. See?! I’m always learning something new on your channel!)
I thought it was New Jersey too.....LOL! Thanks for explaining that. It's pretty awesome that you share so much of your life with us. Blessing to you all.
well, I'm glad you enjoy. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for answering our questions! Congratulations on your baby! She is so precious! I loved the videos of her and Zander. He is so precious and loving to his baby sister. God bless you all!!
EXTREMELY talented!!!! God has blessed you
God bless you, too!
Yes, please do make a photography tips and gear video! I’d love it!
will do!
General Finishes acrylic paint and sealer is FANTASTIC for painting kitchen cabinets.. no sanding! 😀
thank you! I will keep that tucked away!
Our lives could not possibly be more different but I am enjoying learning about your lives and appreciate that you're not proselytizing, just sharing! Keep on keeping on!
thanks so much! Thanks for being here!
People ask me what religion I am and my response is: "I don't have a religion.. I have a relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" ❤❤❤
Amy Durham Christian. That would make you Christian.
@@Adnilas That would make me a lover of Jesus Christ! 👍 if you call that a Christian then that's great!
Amy Durham Why don’t you like calling it a religion? (Not an attack. Genuinely curious)
@@Adnilas I've always thought that not sure why i guess its just what i personally think but I'm not against anyone's religion or what they believe in.. I try to respect everyone! ☺
Amy Durham Hm alright, well thanks for the response! (:
I watched a video not long ago that mentioned as we go about our life..."We don't GO to church we ARE the church"...I loved that. I attend a bible teaching non-denominational church, but I love the fact that I am and take the church wherever I go....God is so good! And your are serving Him so beautifully with your channel.
The church is the body of the messiah/christ. We are all parts of the body and each individually members of it( Romans 12:5) God Bless you.
thank you and that is a very good point. I like that, Christ church are his followers, not denominations or specific groups. (:
I JUST LOOOOVE YOU!!!! You're so funny and so personable and I LOVE your home, it's so beautiful! Love your videos!
thank you! honored to have you here!
I am so happy I found your channel. You are such beautiful lights shining with the love of the Sweet Lord Jesus. Xander is the most adorable little boy ever. Thank you for sharing your life and God continue to bless you and your entire family.
thank you so much! well I'm super honored to have you here! God bless!
New subscriber here. I found both your videos very informative, and helpful to me especially. I was raised Catholic, but left the church after high school. Just wasn’t filling my cup any more. Long story short, I’d did profess Christ while in college, and searched for a church home for a long time (years). A patient of mine (nurse here), and his wife became very good friends, and invited me to their church. Trusting them, I went, and never looked back! We are Church of the Brethren, and our histories are almost parallel...left Schwarzenau Germany under religious persecution, led by a Man named Alexander Mack. Settled in Pennsylvania. First church meetings were in homes. Core beliefs are the same- anabaptist, conscientious objectors, Christian, Bible believing, etc. women once wore head coverings, but no longer, but there are still some who do. Current day allow music, in past did not. We only use piano or organ though, no other instruments. We are very much service based as well, going out in the community, various activities to bless others. My point is, when people would ask me what church I belonged to, I would say Brethren, and no one understood what that meant. I’d always say similar to Mennonite, as a point of reference, but was never quite sure if I was correct, and now I see that we are, in fact very alike, so thank you for validating that for me. I look forward to watching all of your videos! Blessings to you and your family! ❤️
thanks for sharing your story! Very interesting and I'm so glad you found a church that fills your cup! (:
yes, definitely a photography video!!📷📸📹
I greatly appreciate your transparency in the q&a videos. you've truly been a blessing
will do! Thank you!
I subscribed. Also a fan of Megans. I am not Mennonite but have many neighbors that are. We do not socialize much but would love to sometime ask them questions about their religion. That is how i came about your channels. They seem so happy, hard working and so dedicated. Thank you for answering questions so well.
Welcome! I'm glad you are here! I'm honored!
The part about your favorite part of the day being your child's nap time made me laugh out loud🤣🤣🤣. I love it when moms can be real!!!!
I love learning more about you and your family. Thanks for sharing! You’re one of my favorites.
thanks so much! We are honored!
Lydia stubblefield. One of my favorites too!
Love love your channel you are so special and sweet and you make people laugh and smile and I really really enjoy your channel your family and your videos thank you for all the hard work you do.Bless you and your sweet family.
thank you so much! And thanks again for blessing is with your thoughtful gift!
i lived in lancaster city from 1990 to 2010 i loved all the restaraunt s and farms and shopping and i had a computer repair shop in paradise on lincoln hwy.
I just found you by accident really. You came up in an auto play after someone I subscribed. I'm glad you popped up and I have now subscribed. :)
that is crazy! Well, I'm honored to have you here!
My mother made all our clothes.
Made all our upholstered accoutrements, drapes, napkins, aprons, dolls' clothes and their cradles. She also sewed sun suit outfits for my girlfriends' birthday parties and matched wrapping paper decals to the specific outfit's.
Mom was such a devoted homemaker, yet admitted to me, later, that homemaking was a curse she never really enjoyed.
wow, bless her heart! (:
I really love your personality. You’re very relatable. Thanks for sharing!
thank you!
Yes camera videos my daughters wud love that.. and ur editing too... it's what we are working on. Our oldest at home is volunteering to be photographer at our church. She starts journalism this year and yearbook and photography next yr.
You are such an awesome, down to earth and nice person!
well... thanks. (:
You are very well spoken. Your kindness for human nature is something we could all use a little more of and your out look on your own religion is a true breath of fresh air! Love your videos and your wonderful personality!
well thank you... I always feel so 'dutchy' and thick tongued sometimes, 😂 So glad to have you here!
@@theMennoniteMom there's a lot worse things in life than being too "Dutchy". I just run with my quirks cause there not going anywhere 😂
@@Hanna.W good point! Lol.
I have the same habit as you do - getting super passionate about something, then losing interest/steam & being done a little while later! Drives me crazy but here I am in my 30's still doing it😆 loved the video, thanks for sharing!
finally, someone like me! Drives me crazy too! And when I'm in the mode, I'm so convinced that this time it will last! And I convince my husband, too, and then when it doesn't!...🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️😂
I sanded my cabinets and repainted them.... I'll see if u have a picture... next I'm going to paint my tile floor and grout to finish it... I cud not afford cabinets but it needed love when we bought our house
The willingness to try new things and stick to it until you get it is a skill all its own! Never stop learning!
thank you!
I’ve enjoyed all the videos I have watched. Keep up the great content.
thanks so much!
If u have never done wood transfers with pictures try it.... our gifts for 1 Christmas to all our family was wood transferred pictures of the kids.... they get this pretty antique look to them.
how did you know I was hoping to try this?
Thanks for sharing this with us today. It's so nice getting to know you and learning more about your Mennonite life. I've watched the videos of your trip and I really enjoyed it! My husband was really interested too. We'll never be able to go to France or over seas so it felt like we were there while watching your adventures. Everywhere was absolutely beautiful! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. See you next time 💙
you're welcome! Yes, I keep dreaming about the trip we took. It was one of our favorites! I'm glad you enjoyed 'going' with us.
@@theMennoniteMom 😊💛
Anytime we've lived in a rural area we always burned our trash. However, I would keep cans and plastic out and rinse out both. We had two large trash cans with huge contractor bags - one for cans and the other for plastics. Once they were full then we would drop the plastics at a recycling spot and just take the cans bag to the local landfill every 2-3 months.
that's a good idea! I do the same with the cans, but I should also start with the plastic. Cheers!
Jeannine y'all are such a wonderful inspiration to me. I've got to go through y'alls channel and watch MORE OF y'alls videos! God Bless sister in Christ...❤❤❤
thank you! and feel free to browse around! it's an honor to have you enjoy!
Yes yes gardening. If u have some videos I'll look. My garden is a blessing. Me and my garden have our struggles and a few losses but the work u put in is a wonderful way to be with the lord. I'm waiting for my purple potatoes, a new one for me this year. I've lost a few to weather and poor management but it's a discipline and patience and slowing down and walking steady type of therapy that's really been helping me try to recover from illness and to focus on gods grace.
Good for you! sounds like you have a lovely garden! I hope you find healing from your illness
I think you're delightful and real. Of course you guys aren't going to video one another during your least best times! That's understandable! God bless you guys!
yes, it's true. That wouldn't be the best, ha ha... videoing a relationship fight. 😂
I am so glad to find someone else who doesn't know flower names! Lol I thot I was the only one!! 😊
lol. yay! another fellow soul!
Enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing about who you are and how you live your lives. I see you are an efficient lady. I like to see where you live, your parents' ranch, I believe you mentioned. Just stared watching and enjoy watching. God bless you with better health daily.
welcome! a real honor to have you here!
I really enjoy your channel and am glad I found it. God bless you and your family.
honored to have you here!
I am the same way about projects. When I quilted especially, once I mastered a technique I was hard pressed to find motivation to finish it! I love your videos.
LOL, yay! Maybe I'm not so weird!
I enjoy watching your vlogs. I love you honesty and sincerity. Your final words hit my heart, they were just what I needed to hear. I had an off day a couple days ago and got upset with my husband. I have been beating myself up for it. As Christians, we are not perfect and can have off days however, continuing to strive to be Christ-like is what is most important. Thank you.
yes, we are human living in an imperfect world. we fail... (: it's what we do with the failures that count! God bless
I'm a Mennonite Brethren in California. My parents joined the Mennonite Brethren church in southern California when I was three years old.
Hey Debbie! God bless!
I'm from Oregon... not currently but its home... someday we will go back I own land and am working on a plan for Christmas tree farm so I can plant 6-8 yrs b4 we move and have our off grid home and trees ready. I'll have hopefully the resources to maintain the trees and build the house while we keep up with life in a diff state 2000 miles away... trying for slow steps but it's a retirement plan so I can be near my mother to help her and so we are slowed down as our kids go into adult life. We have 5 kids... 26, 23, 14, 9, and 4.... by the time our two youngest are left we hope to be transitioning into our smaller home in the country.
sounds like a lovely plan! I wish you the best!
Really enjoy your videos. Thank you.
I would love a photography video as well as a dress video. Thanks for sharing and for being so honest and candid.
dress video is made and waiting to be published! (: photography video coming up... (:
Look into a British Columbia trip... or Alberta or Montana ranch. I would live to go go Alberta mountains and ride horses then go to the BC coast and see glaciers and whales.
That fabric you are wearing is pretty
thank you!
I found your channel through Megan Fox and I am so glad I did! I appreciate your kind, generous, honest, gracious way. And I absolutely love to hear you say rural. =) I subscribed and now I'm off to binge watch your videos!
aww, welcome! so honored to have you here!
Just lovely - so glad you guys were OK, bit of a heart-stopper!
Really enjoyed this video!!!😁😊
Well aren’t you the sweetest thing! So glad I found your channel.
so honored to have you here! welcome!
today i was out at the mall and i seen a family and my friend said look at that Amish people lol i turned to her and said no they are Mennonites she is like same thing, im like nope and gave her a lesson then told her to watch your videos lol hugssssss from Ontario Canada
LOL, now that's a funny story! Well thanks for enlightening her, LOL. Glad to have you here!
I appreciate your hard work. I'm so glad that I found your channel. I love you positive spirit and look forward to more videos.
thank you so much! we are honored!
I find your family not much different then the way I was raised. I'm not Amish or Mennonite. I grew up in the 60's and was raised by parents who lived during the Great Depression. I find less is more. I don't need nor do I want everything that others have. God has blessed me in many ways. He has provided over and over again. My faith is a Huge part of who I am. Where I live we have several Mennonite families in my church. They teach Sunday School and are on the board. We are not a Mennonite church. We also have many Amish in our area. Funny thing is, I understand Pennsylvania Dutch. My relatives were from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania. As a kid my grandparents spoke German and read from the German Bible. My grandmother always told me I spoke Pennsylvania Dutch and I find myself still doing it at times. Thanks for sharing who you are and about your family. Take care. Hugs from Wisconsin.
Super interesting! Thanks for sharing a peek into your life! I found that fascinating that you can understand PA dutch! God bless!
I always love watching your videos! I’m from Oregon, born and raised, and have Mennonite and Amish family out in PA. These videos make me feel like I’m out there visiting them :) some live in Lebanon and some on Lancaster. Thanks for always being so informative. I was baptized Mennonite but people here don’t usually know what a Mennonite is unless they are from certain areas of Oregon.
very interesting! I'm curious where you are from? My husband was from Ontario, Oregon
@@theMennoniteMom Grew up in a small town near Canby. There is a small Mennonite Church called Hopewell out near there where cousins of mine used to go. Ontario is right on the border of Idaho! I don't think I have been there before.
@@Wobblewobble122 that's super interesting! I've heard of Hopewell... yes, Ontario is right on the border!
THANK You for your vlogs. I enjoy them.
I’m so enjoying watching your vlogs here in Australia. You are a sincere, born again Christian. I gave my heart to the Lord in a simple childlike faith at 9 years of age. Then at 16, I got serious with the my walk with the Lord and was baptised by immersion. At 20 I married my dear husband, David. We had six children who are today aged from 36-50. David went home to glory ten years ago after suffering with Motor Neurone Disease for two years. I was born into a Baptist family but have been worshipping in a Presbyterian Church for the last 12 years. I believe we are all one in Christ Jesus. God bless you and your family. Your vlogs are a blessing to me. I’d still like to hear your answer to the question I asked after another of your vlogs. Why do Mennonite women wear head coverings all the time and not only when praying or in church? I can be patient!
yes, I will answer that once I get my video made. Sorry, I'm super busy right now. (: it's hard for me to stretch around. I want to make sure I put time and thought into that video. Thanks for sharing your testimony. hugs to my sister in Christ! God bless!
Out of curiosity, what part of Oregon is your husband from? I live in Eastern Oregon and we have a lot of Mennonites living around here. They are great people. One Mennonite family that lives nearby has a bakery in their home that we purchase from. Oh the baked goods are wonderful. Thanks for these Q&A videos!! Oh, I just watched your video on the pony auction. We have horses as well. I'm thinking of buying a buggy for our horses to pull, I don't know why except for the fun and experience I guess, LOL.....
Yay! First comment!
What conference did you both grow up in? I know you mentioned before you’re attending an independent Mennonite church currently. Is your current church a bit less conservative/relaxed? Do they allow internet/TV?
Do you have any bible study/devotional suggestions?
I adore your videos and family! Thank you for sharing your life with us. You are such an inspiration, as well as an encouragement!
(And thank you for the recommendation for Lois- my prayer covering actually arrives today!)
lol... YAY!! My husband grew up in an independent church and I grew up in the Pilgrim Conference. I church would be less conservative... we are allowed internet but not TV.
I can't really think of any devotional suggestions... I need to get more. The ones I currently read are more about being a young mom.
I'm so glad the you were able to get a covering! I hope it fits well! Thanks for being here!
Beside the still Waters makes a nice devotional book with devos for each day. That's not a specific study but we enjoy using it sometimes.
We love you so much! I'd love to see more on budgeting and groceries, meals, all that!
Ok, I will try to do one! I'm not much for meals, but I can try...
Me either. I'm always looking for inspiration and new ideas!
I love that you are so genuine. Please make a budgeting video also I think you should show us some of your pictures. I think that would be very interesting.
thanks for the suggestions! I will try to do that!
That obsessive/dismissive interest thing.. I suffer from the same affliction, and I only say suffer because I have dozens of unfinished projects. Maybe the people who open the closet door are the ones who suffer lol 😆 Thanks for a great video!
😂😂 thanks for the good laugh! The only people that suffer are the ones that open the closet door! Good one!
No question just a comment. I admire the life path you've taken. Lived in PA my whole life and even sometimes wish I could have been raised in that kind of community. Raised Roman Catholic but since have tried other religions. Still looking. Good luck and a very sweet couple!
Thank you! I will pray you find peace and a place to belong! Blessings
Love your channel and I particularly really enjoy these videos where you share about you and your family. Sending you love from Australia.
thanks so much and hugs to Australia!
Love your videos, and your zest for life!❤
honored to have you here!
Thank you! I really appreciate your time and effort in showing how you handle life. You are blessed and a special person. Please share any advise on how to use a camera.
thank you! I will put a photography video on my list!
I detest painting & will never do it again. Gary just built new oak kitchen cabinets much lighter in the kitchen I had dark before. These are a light oak. he is going to be building a copper counter top. He got the plans from you tube from a specialty company. hestatred the cabnets a week beofre Easter.Just hung them yesterday .getting an undermount sink ordered today. I am one not to decorate or change the house . The cabnets have been there for 35 years when we bought the home it was 6 years old. I am content most of the time with our home. I love watching your videos Have a Blessed weekend ( Judy )
I agree with you! it's so messy and just never seems to get done well enough for my satisfaction. That sounds beautiful! I would love new cabinets! But I have a ways to go if I have to wait as long as you did, lol!
I have been hooked since your Mother in Law cleaning vlog! One of my favorite vloggers. Zander is so precious. The fact you do “manly” things intrigues me. I am not one to do those type things. I have never used a string trimmer. I a, amazed at your skills.
well thanks! (: I grew up a tomboy of which I'm not always proud of... but I helped my dad a lot, and thus I'm not scared to run a lot of 'guy' tools... sometimes I think I should be, but I do enjoy it! Thanks for being here!
Your a good women and I respect you. Just wanted you to know that.
thank you kindly! I have many weaknesses... but thanks for the encouragement!
We are also, in a very rural area, and burn everything except plastics. We have a business, and receive shipments every day. Those boxes go straight to the burn pile. I try to recycle whenever possible, but they will not collect glass or Styrofoam in our area. Love the videos. I just bought my spouse the Mavick Air drone for his 50th birthday, and he loves it also.
that's interesting! I thought of doing the same... burn all but plastic. Isn't that the sweetest little drone? (: That was a nice gift!
Yeah sadly I used to live in a rural area (but in a town) and plastics and glass weren’t recyclable. They used to grind the glass and sell it to construction companies that used to for a layer of road construction, but at some point it got too costly to transport the recycled materials from the rural area.
The US needs to do better on recycling, but manufacturers need to start using recycled materials or there will be nowhere to put them.
My relatives who lived in farms have no trash collection...they have trash heaps a distance from the house and reuse and repurpose a lot stuff.
New to y’all channel I know the feeling we just hit 1000. We are a Homestead channel nice video
good for you! It is exciting! and welcome! We are honored!
I am from nepal and currently in Australia we use to cover our head while we pray still our mums they cover their hand and dads they take their hat off while praying
I enjoy your vlog immensely. I like it because you're funny, you're genuine, and I feel like you're someone I would be great friends with if we knew each other in person. I like the realness of your videos. And I'm very interested in being Mennonite. I soak up as much as I can possibly learn about the Mennonite lifestyle. I'm not sure why I'm drawn to it so, but I am. I'd love to see a budget video, as that's one thing my husband and I really struggle with.
If you ever care to join, you'd be welcome! It def takes some adjustments for someone not raised this way... but we have many first generation mennonites. (: Honored to have you here! I will put that video on my list!
You know, your sharing your lives seems quite honest and straightforward to me. We are all human, and most of us try to grow and gain in wisdom as we go through life. I can assure you my husband and I do fall short, too. We’ve been dear friends since our first year of high school, over fifty years ago. You’d think we’d be further along in our progress ;-)!
50 years! that's amazing! I love hearing of couples being together for life!
Keep up the good work! I so enjoy watching your videos, please dont give up on us😅. I'd love to see a photography based video on tips andtricks, do's and don'ts of taking pictures, and I'd love to see a budgeting one as well. As I said, you do great! God bless your day! Ann
thanks so much! I will try not too, unless it gets to be too much (: I will put those on the list!
I don't know if you will see this, but I just subscribed to your channel,it came up on my suggested videos and I am so glad it did!! Most have been a God Sent!! Love how honest and sweet your family is!! I live in Ephrata, Pa. Not far from Green Dragon if you know where that is? Can't wait to see how the camper turns out!! God Bless!!!
So honored to have you here! Welcome! I know the general area, although don't think I've been to Green Dragon though I know the area! THanks for being here!
God bless you!
I love your videos, please don't ever quit! They are always so entertaining and interesting. You mentioned that you and Nolan sold things online? Could you give that website?
sure thing! we don't have our own website. We sell on local marketplaces, like craigslist and Facebook and then also on Amazon.
Hahaha. I'm a April girl too. And I can totally relate to the "leaving your 20's" feeling. Haha. Not so much about my 20's though, but the thought about turning 40!!! I'm 35 now... So there is still time. Haha. (it'll probably be just fine though). :)
I love your "documenting life" style videos. :)
thank you so much! And I dread the big 40. With you there, girl!
I've just turned 50, you girls are spring chickens
Great video...it's nice to learn more about you and your family :) I would love to hear more about how y'all budget.
thank you! I will do a video sometime!
Your presentation is so genius, it feels genuine and sincere, It is a goodness listening to you as you share. Thank You
thank you!
The first time I came across your UA-cam channel is when I saw your Mother in law vlog. It was funny. I get to know more about Menonite from your channel. Love your family. ❤ from Malaysia.
thanks! so honored to have you here!
Kinda cool, I turned 30 in Feb n my husband will turn 32 in Oct. I love your channel and think it would be fun to meet in person 🙂
that's great! same ages going on here! That would be fun! maybe I'll have to set up a meet sometime!
I love all the ideas you have for future videos. Please don’t ever stop 🥰 I feel ashamed I’m one of the ones that said that about the trash. I’m glad you brought up the landfills it is truly a toss up toxic to the water and ground. Or burning is toxic to the air Good Points. ❤️💕❤️ I truly enjoy your videos and am looking forward to more🥰
no need to feel ashamed! It is a legit concern! Thanks for being here!
Thank you for taking the time to answering all these questions. I love your sweet family. We would make great friends. I would like you to talk about finances. Do you sew your own dresses? Thanks again
I will try to cover that in a video! Yes, I sew my dresses... I have a video of that coming up!
I would love a budget video :)
noted! thanks!
"Rural" is like the hardest English word hahahahaha
ha ha, it sure is!
Creating a budget would be a great vlog!
I plan to do that sometime! thanks!
Your videos are awesome! I'm interested to hear more about leaving high school education at the 8th grade.. is that common practice for rural communities?
I know it's basically unheard of these days in suburban areas of Australia. Actually, I think it's illegal to leave high school unless you have full time employment or an educational equivalent... I could be wrong!I know here in 'outback' Australia that farmers really need their teens to help run the farms, education is available later if you want it, but while your body is young and fit you're highly valued on a farm!!!
Boarding schools are popular for remote children.
That's interesting to hear! It's not common in rural areas, I would say it's more of a mennonite thing... and that is changing... many now continue to the 12th grade. However, many of our private schools have a Christian curriculum that differs from the norm in that it teaches more in each grade... and so by grade 8, students would be at a higher grade level than grade 8 in public schools. I may be wrong on this... and I stand to be corrected, but I understand this to be the case. But I wouldn't be surprised if in the next 20 years, most students would be going through all 12 grades.
Could you do a dress tutorial? Yours are so cute!
Thanks! Yes, I have one made, uploaded and ready to publish in a few weeks. Not exactly sure when. I'm trying to get ahead on videos so I'm not so pressured in the last minutes each week! (: hang tight. Should be out in the next few weeks. (it's kinda boring, lol)
@@theMennoniteMom awesome!!!
@@theMennoniteMom LOL for me sewing was boring now, other than knowing how to quilt I cannot sew at all!
I love your videos. I am hoping Lord willing to move over to the Mennonite church here in the UK. I really enjoy the different videos you do. I love everyday videos.
thank you so much, and God bless you on your journey!
I really enjoy your vlog. I also am from a rural area and burn our trash so I didn’t even think anything about your burning trash. Your home is lovely.
thank you so much!