Tuesday, August 18, 2015

ANNA ANSWERS GIFT QUESTION

I am here to answer a questions about what sort of gift to an Old Order Mennonite Lady.  I am surprised she didn't take the morning glory seeds.  I would have even if I didn't have a place for them.  Sure I could find someone who would like them.

It is not a good idea to give them anything that they sell at their vegetable / baked food stand.  Especially baked goods.  Ladies, myself included, get the wrong notion sometimes.  Like if you brought baked goods, she might think you thought your baked goods were better than hers.  I know that's not your thought, but that is how some of us ladies are.  If you wanted to bake something, I would suggest a casserole that she could eat when she gets home from work.  But, unless you know her personally, I think that is to big a gift for what she gave you.

The sachet would be nice.  Only things you have to worry about those is if people have allergies or someone doesn't like the smell.  Elmer does not like sachets or plants that have a heavy smell in the house.  I say they sort of air the house.  Elmer says they smell up the house.  He was very happy when I got the greenhouse and got some of the plants out of the house.  Like I said, also allergies are problems, especially this time of year.  But I do think a sachet would be a nice gift.  I would like it even despite what Elmer says.

Thing that might be nice to buy is a stationery.  I don't mean the fancy that comes in boxes.  I am talking about the pads that you can get in Walmart, Dollar General, Family Dollar or Dollar Tree.  They have pretty pictures of flowers, or designs or animals, etc. on the top.  Both Amish and Old Order Mennonite write letters a lot.  We don't use computers.  Sometimes you can sets with paper, matching envelopes and pens all in one.  Those are nice too, but depending on the price.

Also, I think just giving her a thank you card would be nice.  Just the thank you card.  You could write a little note telling her how much you appreciate her giving you the flowers seeds and maybe tell how they were coming along.  I think she would appreciate that the most.

I hope that what I wrote has given you some ideas.

Also folks, please keep the questions coming in.  Elmer and I like suggestions on what to put in our posts.

Trust God's Wisdom
Anna

NOTE;
Anna has the patience of Job with me.  She gave me this post this morning and I don't know how I did it, but I deleted it by mistake.  Anna was so kind to give me the post all over again.  This time I set it to come on before she gave it to me, so I wouldn't do it again.
Marilyn







14 comments:

Tom said...

I agree with you Elmer! Tom The Backroads Traveller

New York State Of Mind said...

Good Morning Tom,

That's a man for you.

Marilyn

Angela Tucker said...

Good morning, Marilyn. I think the card is a lovely idea. Sometimes the best idea is a sincere thank you.

My husband came from a home that had no inside plants. He complained all the time about "my" plants. Took too much time, too much space, smelled funny. One day I was thinking out loud that I just didn't have time for the plants. He was horrified! How could I get rid of "our" plants? LOL We still have the plants. Sometimes you can't just win with husbands.

New York State Of Mind said...

Good Morning Angela,

I like the card idea too. It's simple, lovely and sincere.

I love the story with your husband and the plants. IT beautiful.

Marilyn

littlemancat said...

Thank you, Anna - I appreciate the time and attention that you gave to giving me some ideas. I thought about stationary, but like your ideas about what kind, etc.to give. Thinking it over, will pick up some little thing and a card tomorrow when I am out shopping. May just do the nice card with a note. Thanks for your kindness and know-how!
Mary

Vickie said...

I agree with the card. I would appreciate that the most. It is nice when people take time for you.

New York State Of Mind said...

Good Morning Mary,
You are most welcome and I will see that Anna gets your message. Hope what Anna wrote and the other messages will help you make your decision.

Marilyn

New York State Of Mind said...

Good Morning Vickie,

I would go along with you. The card with a note in it means more than what you can buy at a store.

Hugs to Mable and Henry,
Marilyn and Pierre

kymber said...

Marilyn - i love hand-written thank you notes or cards...it makes you think that the person spent time wanting to thank you and that is the sweetest feeling in the world. all of Anna's suggestions are great.

and please tell her and all of the other authors that sometimes we have questions...but sometimes we just want to read about their lives and how they live them, with God. the authors might not realize that even if they think it is boring, we enjoy to hear about it. and learn.

please be sure to tell the authors how much many of us learn from them.

thank you Marilyn. your friend,
kymber

kymber said...

Marilyn - i love hand-written thank you notes or cards...it makes you think that the person spent time wanting to thank you and that is the sweetest feeling in the world. all of Anna's suggestions are great.

and please tell her and all of the other authors that sometimes we have questions...but sometimes we just want to read about their lives and how they live them, with God. the authors might not realize that even if they think it is boring, we enjoy to hear about it. and learn.

please be sure to tell the authors how much many of us learn from them.

thank you Marilyn. your friend,
kymber

kymber said...

woops. Marilyn - it appears that my comment came up twice. please delete one of them so as not to hog your comments section.

New York State Of Mind said...

Hi Kymber,

I agree with you, I enjoy receiving cards with notes in them. It is so nice that they took their time to write me a note.

Will see that they all get your message. They sometimes think what they do is boring and we wouldn't find it interesting. I have asked at Amish and Old Order Mennonite places if I could take pictures of their stand, barn, buggy, etc. and they say why. They can't believe people are interested in their way of life. So glad that Jean, Elmer and Anna do understand.

Your message only came on here once.

Thank you for the compliments.
Your Friend,
Marilyn

Anonymous said...

Wonderful ideas! I have been wracking my brain trying to come up with a small gift for a lady ("Englisher") I work with, she'll be 83 young Friday, and she doesn't want to be reminded of her age/birthday with a big hoopla. Please thank Anna for me. And thank you for the post.
Carol in SC.

New York State Of Mind said...

Hi Carol in SC,

I know Anna is glad that she helped your and others. The lady you work with is 83 - is she still working ?? If so, God Bless her. I will see that Anna gets your message.

Marilyn