tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.comments2023-05-10T07:54:31.412-04:00My Heart's Dee~LightDee Yoderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comBlogger1234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-61849214148023457782018-01-13T20:26:39.503-05:002018-01-13T20:26:39.503-05:00Thank you, Seaglass422, for your comment. :)Thank you, Seaglass422, for your comment. :)Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-15239228402724739712018-01-13T19:45:59.825-05:002018-01-13T19:45:59.825-05:00This a very interesting topic! It Sounds like it m...This a very interesting topic! It Sounds like it may have been what got Joseph & Mary in trouble in the first place! It’s great to hear views from people that have experienced or have connections to the practice. I thank them for their candid comments!Seaglass422https://www.blogger.com/profile/09145669464367843532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-24327783658777146892017-08-24T07:50:38.964-04:002017-08-24T07:50:38.964-04:00Mary, I understand how you feel. It is disappointi...Mary, I understand how you feel. It is disappointing to learn that such a conservative sect is practicing bundling. The odd thing is that it is a very old way to court, and even though it does lead to trouble among the most conservative groups of Amish, they continue to hold to it because the practice is done in "the tradition of the forefathers". The parents definitely know what it can lead to since they themselves were involved in the practice as teens, too. Yet, they continue to hold fast to the tradition because they believe it's "safer" than allowing the young people to try another way of courting. It is one of many confusing practices the Amish may follow, yet are not explainable. Thank you for your comment, Mary. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave your thoughts. Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-70015572113644728452017-08-23T22:33:44.432-04:002017-08-23T22:33:44.432-04:00I was looking to Amish community for guidance with...I was looking to Amish community for guidance with when/how to teach my son about sexuality. I am a Christian and a homeschooler and my opinions are far to the right, much more conservative than most anyone I know. My son has never been exposed to sexually explicit movies, tv or music. I am very glad to say he has no idea still about what is out there in the world including pornography. I have guarded his innocence and purity and strongly feel, as the scripture states, that we should not prematurely awaken youthful lust. I just don't want the thoughts, images, ideas etc put in his head. I know at some point I need to have that conversation with him about the birds and the bees but I want it to be on God's time. My son is 15. I'm glad he is not worldly. I can't imagine this practice of bed dating having any positive outcome. It's not biblical. I can't imagine God blessing it. I can't imagine Mary and Joseph engaging in it. It seems sad and shameful. I guess innocence is being compromised even among the elect. We must be nearing the end. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776415225787243182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-70147794274146344692017-05-04T04:00:42.219-04:002017-05-04T04:00:42.219-04:00Thank you, Jo! I am, too!Thank you, Jo! I am, too!Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-39012752475855992922017-04-27T08:52:17.519-04:002017-04-27T08:52:17.519-04:00SO VERY excited for you, Dee! Can't wait to ge...SO VERY excited for you, Dee! Can't wait to get my hands on it (but I gotta LOL)Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-1923255341949156782017-04-07T17:52:41.130-04:002017-04-07T17:52:41.130-04:00It's a life-long lesson--learning to live in r...It's a life-long lesson--learning to live in relationships. And all too often, we just get the wrong end of the stick, and as you say, climb our high horse, cut the reins and ride off. Settling differences, living in peace--as I get older, those are the ways I most often want to live with others. Thank you for commenting. :)Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-81847927749989867732017-04-07T17:37:05.149-04:002017-04-07T17:37:05.149-04:00Such a beautiful blog you have here, Dee. And, I a...Such a beautiful blog you have here, Dee. And, I appreciate your insights on what must be a common experience, even within Christian families (who are also frail human "beans" as well as numbered with the saints)! It seems the one who feels the hurt of rejection, who may be responsible all be it unintentionally, may have triggered the negative response. Rather than both working to communicate and resolve the misunderstanding, together, the other person feels justified in getting on their high horse, acting as if they have a right to take offense (without even trying to clarify), cut the reins and gallop away. They leave us no room to even try and correct any possible offense. Thank God for His forgiveness working through us and the issues at hand, in both hearts involved.The Prairie Nightingalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667353056640186579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-52412454659741961352016-10-12T09:12:45.256-04:002016-10-12T09:12:45.256-04:00Praying for a good turnout, and the message to com...Praying for a good turnout, and the message to come through loud and clear. Have fun - wish I could be there!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-12372008837589072102016-08-31T23:10:06.712-04:002016-08-31T23:10:06.712-04:00Yes, I know (I have a minor in German :) .) But am...Yes, I know (I have a minor in German :) .) But among the Amish, the word "Dutch" is used like slang--short for Pennsylvania-Dutch, which is derived from the word "Deitch", which was derived from the German word for German which is Deutch, as you pointed out. But it does confuse English folks who first think of the word "Dutch" as being folks from the Netherlands. :)<br /><br />Further confusing the issue is the fact that the Amish were Alsatian (from France--near the border of Germany) originally, but joined churches with the Swiss. But then there was a schism, and, well, the Mennonites and Amish were born. They have a complicated history and a complicated way of life. Thank you for your comment, Kimberly. God bless you!Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-69408923044657923532016-08-31T19:49:53.716-04:002016-08-31T19:49:53.716-04:00The Amish are German which is Deutsch in German la...The Amish are German which is Deutsch in German language, not Dutch. KimHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515650243247221967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-54616838809830536662016-02-29T11:28:36.939-05:002016-02-29T11:28:36.939-05:00Yes, Gail, I'm open to self-publishing, if tha...Yes, Gail, I'm open to self-publishing, if that's the door God opens. I'm always ready to do whatever He thinks should be done. Just waiting on His timing. :)Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-23675839157485991792016-02-23T15:33:27.406-05:002016-02-23T15:33:27.406-05:00Did you ever think of self-publishing the other tw...Did you ever think of self-publishing the other two books about Leah? I suspect the enemy of our souls does not want these to be printed!Gail L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03934154589126855994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-52717043705149370662015-12-23T22:03:23.088-05:002015-12-23T22:03:23.088-05:00Thank you, Fred. :) I don't know when the book...Thank you, Fred. :) I don't know when the book 2 in the Amish series will be out yet. I hope it's 2016, too!Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-74574598494482936442015-12-15T07:45:23.847-05:002015-12-15T07:45:23.847-05:00It's just great! Is it going to be at the begi...It's just great! Is it going to be at the beginning of 2016? We hope to see it soon. By the way, thanks for the recipe of the salad!<br />Blessings,<br />Fred and Jane<br />Last seen at 08:41 AM at <a href="http://essay-writing-place.com/" rel="nofollow">www.essay-writing-place.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383617197027309598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-32330773118071948202015-12-14T23:52:28.554-05:002015-12-14T23:52:28.554-05:00Thanks, Jo! I have more tweaking to do, but I thin...Thanks, Jo! I have more tweaking to do, but I think I'll wait until after Christmas. :)Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-41736992754019382282015-12-12T11:30:00.948-05:002015-12-12T11:30:00.948-05:00OH - I really love it! The header is lovely. Can&#...OH - I really love it! The header is lovely. Can't wait to hear about the author details :)Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-50458622993615881952015-09-09T13:13:09.489-04:002015-09-09T13:13:09.489-04:00YUMMYYUMMYLinda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-21579282009553203372015-03-03T05:57:32.511-05:002015-03-03T05:57:32.511-05:00Thank you! The manuscript for book 2, The Way Out,...Thank you! The manuscript for book 2, The Way Out, is in the hands of my publisher. I'm waiting to begin edits with them--hopefully, soon. :)Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-47562577311926653872015-02-22T17:01:34.221-05:002015-02-22T17:01:34.221-05:00Dee I just finished your book The Miting I totally...Dee I just finished your book The Miting I totally enjoyed it and can not wait for another book in the sequel. Can you tell me when this book is availibleTishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333900035995045153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-8747584354811490722014-10-03T11:43:53.947-04:002014-10-03T11:43:53.947-04:00Very cool! Will definitely be checking it out :)Very cool! Will definitely be checking it out :)Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-61240329437738452782014-09-26T11:56:14.443-04:002014-09-26T11:56:14.443-04:00What a lovely tribute in every way. I hope you'...What a lovely tribute in every way. I hope you'll send a link to Eva's family. They'd be so pleased. It's a beautiful graphic and perfect song as a backdrop.<br />MarianeMarianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393514691683807997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-33747699904163690282014-09-26T10:14:28.050-04:002014-09-26T10:14:28.050-04:00A beautiful reminder to cherish and hold close the...A beautiful reminder to cherish and hold close the ones that we love. Hugs!Rita Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08588011563404981558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-54875677253037459262014-07-21T15:28:17.995-04:002014-07-21T15:28:17.995-04:00I would love that, too, Jo! But I know you'll ...I would love that, too, Jo! But I know you'll be praying and with me in spirit. :)Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64979009428322721.post-8538631995069325042014-07-19T11:37:27.688-04:002014-07-19T11:37:27.688-04:00Oh, do I EVER wish I could be there! Will be prayi...Oh, do I EVER wish I could be there! Will be praying. Have fun!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.com