tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post8229823281191912895..comments2024-02-13T22:25:45.728-05:00Comments on New York State of Mind: BISHOP ELI POSTS TODAY New York State Of Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079961105585950354noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-8859601535157308442016-10-06T08:46:39.884-04:002016-10-06T08:46:39.884-04:00Hi Everyone,
I gave all your messages to Bishop El...Hi Everyone,<br />I gave all your messages to Bishop Eli over the telephone. He really appreciated it and thanked everyone. As he requested, I did not give any names. <br /><br />MarilynNew York State Of Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079961105585950354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-35199271943885947152016-10-04T20:31:23.360-04:002016-10-04T20:31:23.360-04:00Whenever I may come by a "Plain" person,...Whenever I may come by a "Plain" person, I smile+say hello; and at the same time silently pray that they have received Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord as God's word says- truly born-again Christians. Since the question had to do with Amish+Mennonite, that's my way. And not only for those who are Plain, but anyone I see or meet. The world's in BIG trouble and we all need to believe on the Lord.<br /> I'm so glad you were able to have a nice time of fellowship with Bishop Joseph and Martha. That you and he respect and love each other in the Lord is evident, and that you could talk together, reason together, and accept wise counsel. May our Lord richly bless all 4 of you! Carol<br /> Marilyn, You certainly can let Bishop Eli know who is making this comment. I don't mind at all. And thank you for all the work you do for this blog. God bless, CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-52369998343764754962016-10-04T16:51:24.797-04:002016-10-04T16:51:24.797-04:00I hope my thoughts are helpful.
Spending my whole...I hope my thoughts are helpful.<br /><br />Spending my whole life in the suburbs of Chicago, I don’t really see any Amish/Mennonite. I’ve only seen them a handful of times. I guess when you don’t see them, you can get an idealistic view of them. They are serenely simple. They are one with God. They eat the most healthiest of foods. They are the best environmentalists, since they are one with the land.<br /><br />The first time I actually saw Amish in person was about 25 years ago. I was visiting a friend in Wisconsin. Down the street I saw an Amish couple getting into their buggy. The woman was having a hard time, since she was heavy. Actually, she was obese. I was shocked. It shattered my illusion of serene, healthy, slender Amish. And that’s what it is, isn’t it? This illusion of these quaint, in their own time, Amish (Mennonite).<br /><br />I have read a few books on the Amish since then. It has helped me understand their way of life better. I must admit that Marilyn’s blog has helped tremendously in personalizing all of you that are friends with Marilyn, and in taking you out of the illusion of stereotypical Amish/Mennonite.<br /><br />The last time I saw Mennonite (at least I think they were Mennonite, since many of the women wore dresses made with patterned material) was about a year ago when my family went to St. Louis and visited the Arch there. While these people do catch the eye since their style of clothes is not the modern type, I no longer see them through illusionary lenses. I see them for the people they are. From the grandmother with the cane, to the young women/teenagers clustered together, to the middle aged couple walking around. <br /><br />Thank you Marilyn and all your friends for allowing me to see “people”. I think that sometimes that is all we need to dispel stereotypes and illusion is to get to know the people.<br /><br />Sorry this is so long. I wanted to show the progression I personally made from naïve to at least somewhat informed.<br />Lilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-15107496254801266212016-10-04T15:21:20.672-04:002016-10-04T15:21:20.672-04:00One of discernment cannot help but feel humility a...One of discernment cannot help but feel humility and respect when<br />seeing an Amish or Mennonite community member...I hesitate to add that<br />there might also be a hint of envy ... for your way of life is close<br />to what the Lord wants for all of us and by your fruits you are known<br />and esteemed. Blessings.Heritage Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815336926966002348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-31548334617550842352016-10-04T11:30:13.754-04:002016-10-04T11:30:13.754-04:00When I see or meet and Amish or Mennonite Person I...When I see or meet and Amish or Mennonite Person I admire them for their simple way of life and how they life their life closer to God than most people. I react by smiling nodding my head or saying hello. The first thing that often comes to mind is how is their day going and what it would be like to live with an Amish or Mennonite family to see what it would be like.<br />I hope everyone stays safe in Florida.jem60https://www.blogger.com/profile/15357018280851271179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-13096832867504059592016-10-04T11:22:14.587-04:002016-10-04T11:22:14.587-04:00Don't worry, the hurricane will be on the east...Don't worry, the hurricane will be on the east side of Florida. I live about 30 miles north of Pinecraft. It is a really nice place so I hope they are having a good time. When I see Amish and/or Mennonites I feel that they are trying to live a life closer to God then most mainstream people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-73318737889906752342016-10-04T09:48:06.957-04:002016-10-04T09:48:06.957-04:00Good morning, Marilyn,
I feel humbled when I see a...Good morning, Marilyn,<br />I feel humbled when I see an Amish person. I have always said they are God's people. I admire them and their ways and wish we could all be more like them. I have an Amish friend I see periodically in Belle Center, Ohio. Great folks up there!<br />DiannAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462051678694283455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-18608353491325401632016-10-04T07:48:10.174-04:002016-10-04T07:48:10.174-04:00Grew up in Ohio and was around more Amish than Men...Grew up in Ohio and was around more Amish than Mennonite as a kid. Aside from the fact that at the time I thought they dressed so differently from us, I never gave it much thought. Some Amish men helped my uncle to rebuild his barn after a wind storm did a lot of damage. My Aunt and Uncle lived in Hiram, Ohio and there were a lot of Amish in the area. As a child I thought I was lucky not to be Amish because it seemed such a strict way to be brought up. Now mind you, my Dad was a policeman, so there were a lot of things we were not allowed to do growing up. And nowadays, I think Amish and Mennonite alike are just trying to get by, the same as the rest of us and as Tom said doing their best. Cathy in Webster Vanssmomchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287230779204433165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-14587919952112575422016-10-04T07:42:54.626-04:002016-10-04T07:42:54.626-04:00Good Morning Tom,
Thank you, Tom. Will see that ...Good Morning Tom,<br /><br />Thank you, Tom. Will see that Bishop Eli gets your message. I agree with you.<br /><br />MarilynNew York State Of Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079961105585950354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005870656044436056.post-3523768404405697722016-10-04T06:48:09.946-04:002016-10-04T06:48:09.946-04:00As they say on an airplane...put your air mask on ...As they say on an airplane...put your air mask on first and then help others around you. Good advise! I see many Amish and Mennonite folks in my travels and I think that we are all trying to do our best in this big world of ours. Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082494067802628837noreply@blogger.com