tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post930644717482627141..comments2024-03-23T12:22:01.629-04:00Comments on True Amish Stories: Curiosities, Confessions, and FREE e-bookBrenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-39931712766250797722016-02-02T14:14:19.224-05:002016-02-02T14:14:19.224-05:00Thank you for the answer and how exciting to win t...Thank you for the answer and how exciting to win the book! Recently, there was a mild accident between a buggy and a school bus. Both stopped at the stop signs and both started up at the same time. That was why I wondered about the training for driving. Becky Dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659861040874049868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-11122158664158477412016-02-02T06:34:20.485-05:002016-02-02T06:34:20.485-05:00CONGRATULATIONS Jill - your name was selected as a...CONGRATULATIONS Jill - your name was selected as a winner of my book Beyond Buggies and Bonnets: Seven true stories of former Amish. Enjoy!<br /><br />Thanks for reading my blog - some exciting new posts are coming up...Brenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-50486972931106522102016-02-02T06:27:51.534-05:002016-02-02T06:27:51.534-05:00CONGRATULATIONS Becky! Your name was selected as a...CONGRATULATIONS Becky! Your name was selected as a winner of Beyond Buggies and Bonnets: Seven true stories of former Amish. Enjoy your prize!<br />And thanks for reading my blog.Brenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-27644735968209847822016-01-22T08:05:56.399-05:002016-01-22T08:05:56.399-05:00 Good question Jill. As there are no records or st... Good question Jill. As there are no records or statistics it is hard to know an exact number of English people becoming Amish. But hang on, I have an upcoming post from a gal whose whole family joined the Amish. You will find it quite interesting. Brenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-25506230992419524892016-01-22T08:02:59.571-05:002016-01-22T08:02:59.571-05:00 What a joy to hear from you Dali.
If you ask thi... What a joy to hear from you Dali.<br /> If you ask this question of other Englishers who help ex-Amish you may get a different answer. In my experience, no, my state has not made it any easier to obtain Social Security numbers or birth certificates for ex-Amish. It is a lot of paperwork and standing in line waiting your turn! <br /> Last week I received an email from an ex-Amish lady who has been out for several years. She was asking me for help in obtaining her birth certificate. All these years out she has been working W/o any documentation. Brenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-12289672667454819672016-01-22T07:55:39.709-05:002016-01-22T07:55:39.709-05:00Hi Katie! Boy I'm sure you have interesting st...Hi Katie! Boy I'm sure you have interesting stories. You are where you need to be, helping these precious Amish women and serving their settlement. Brenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-33984649242550773712016-01-22T07:38:48.896-05:002016-01-22T07:38:48.896-05:00Great question. I am unsure how most Amish handle ... Great question. I am unsure how most Amish handle a deceased person's body. In some orders they try to bury the body within 24 hours because they do not embalm. Other orders – Especially high orders – do you take time to prepare the body and have a funeral service.<br /> I do not know if there is a designated elder who handles this type of settlement service.Brenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-17539484680873905212016-01-22T07:35:15.770-05:002016-01-22T07:35:15.770-05:00 Thank you for reading my blog Nancy! You have a k... Thank you for reading my blog Nancy! You have a kind, giving heart and it is good to know – I am thankful – there are people like you out there who are willing to mentor. Brenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-23440177463981818142016-01-22T07:32:17.394-05:002016-01-22T07:32:17.394-05:00I am actually from near Amish country in Tuscarawa...I am actually from near Amish country in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. How often do those that are outsiders become Amish?? Jillhartley0505@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144949650181690936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-77832496753169042022016-01-22T07:30:32.173-05:002016-01-22T07:30:32.173-05:00Hi Becky. No, there's no training to use a bu... Hi Becky. No, there's no training to use a buggy, in fact I've seen young children seven and eight years old driving a buggy out on our public roads. <br /> And what traffic rules, they don't abide by many of our state and local traffic laws except to stop at stop signs. But I know police officers who have stopped buggies exceeding the speed limit and given the driver a citation. <br /> Different orders use different types of enclosures, some permit straight pins some use safety pens on women's clothing. Males in the Swartzentruber Order are expected to wear 2 buttons at the top of their shirt. If you look at closely, you observe there is no callar on the shirt – no laydown collar – and just 2 buttons at the top near the neck. With higher orders there may be more leniency on buttons used but again they must be very plain - nothing fancy. Some higher order women may also where buttons. <br /> Generally, there are exceptions, most Amish do not use snaps, Velcro, zippers or anything that is considered convenient as that would be a sin. Brenda Nixon, Author and Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052093071339488784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-43314452409440565342016-01-21T21:51:04.286-05:002016-01-21T21:51:04.286-05:00I am continually amazed at this ministry that God ...I am continually amazed at this ministry that God has put into your hands, Brenda. You are truly a blessing. I know that one of the challenges you often face is obtaining the necessary documents e.g. birth certificate, social security, etc. Has this process become any easier? Has the state finally made the process easier by putting policies/procedures in place for the Amish that need these documents? I know that it's a huge undertaking. Just wondering if it has gotten any better. Dali Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924796010398385025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-78198790347222710692016-01-21T19:41:45.822-05:002016-01-21T19:41:45.822-05:00I have been involved with Amish in our area as a &...I have been involved with Amish in our area as a "taxi driver". I learned many things from some of them. Some information I would rather not have known but sometimes hearts are heavy and need a friend. I made some good friends especially some of the women who wanted a listening ear. I took many to the midwives to deliver their babies or for pregnancy checkups. I truly wish that they knew The Lord in a personal way. Too many rules and regulations for true happiness! I truly enjoy your blog! Katie the Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00728748885015129405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-55708190125736811202016-01-21T17:37:57.074-05:002016-01-21T17:37:57.074-05:00Regarding funeral practices, are there Amish who&#...Regarding funeral practices, are there Amish who's sole profession would be to perform undertaker services to their fellow Amish? buganski(at)q(dot)com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-6196173933054845672016-01-21T15:39:46.270-05:002016-01-21T15:39:46.270-05:00I have read about the Amish for many years and hav...I have read about the Amish for many years and have visited areas in Pennsylvania. If I lived where you do, I would be doing just what you are doing to mentor those leaving their families and way of life. I am so thankful that you are sharing their stories. I really don't have any questions. nlgriggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904004779499090002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310657230805051362.post-88652605743466142882016-01-21T14:37:20.723-05:002016-01-21T14:37:20.723-05:00We have quite a few amish around us, also. That is...We have quite a few amish around us, also. That is sad to learn that they are relying on following the ordnung as their way to Heaven. Do you know if the Amish have to have some sort of training in traffic rules before taking their buggies out on the roads? Also, why don't they use buttons or snaps, but pin their clothes closed? dbdempsey98(at)gmail(dot)comBecky Dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659861040874049868noreply@blogger.com