Be Ye Separate

The Journey is Only Just Begun

   For several years we have had folks asking us if we would share our journey and after much prayer and thought we have decided to give it a try.

   I suppose the best place to start is by introducing our family:

   I am Sister Lori married to Brother Craig. We have 7 children living and an angel awaiting us in Heaven. We are Mennonite and dress plain and live a much more simple and unfettered life than we once did. We make our own clothing with the exception of shoes and sock and we are working on both of those. We grow and raise most of our own foods and are striving to live a selfsustaining farm life one day.

   We were not born to the Mennonite faith. We converted to it nearly 10 years ago now. It has been quite a journey so far and we are far from done. We are a work in progress and the Good Lord has seen fit to bless us in so many ways.

   This always raises questions about how Mennonite don't have computers or electricty or telephones. Just as there are many different sects with the Baptist faith and several others, so too are there different sects with the Anabaptists. We are obviously not "Old Order" and we have a bit of a different view on certain things than some other more strict or cloistered sects. But that's another entry:)

   We pray that this journal will be a blessing to those who read and share our journey here.

God be with thee!

Sister Lori

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{ 16:43, Thursday, May 3, 2007 } { Posted by morningsunshine }

welcome, you will find this a happy helpful place! I cannot wait to learn more about you and from you!

Hello

{ 17:07, Thursday, May 3, 2007 } { Posted by Vicki (That Girl) }

Welcome! I can`t wait to read more about you. I bet it will be one of my favorites!

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{ 17:44, Thursday, May 3, 2007 } { Posted by hostlerhome }

Hello Sister Lori,
It's Cherylann from Christian Homestead Keepers! It's very nice to see you here. I only just arrived here in the world of blogs last month!! I'll be checking back often!

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{ 18:54, Thursday, May 3, 2007 } { Posted by Rhen }

Welcome! I look forward to reading more of your posts!
All for His glory,
~Rhen

hello

{ 19:36, Thursday, May 3, 2007 } { Posted by bborler1 }

im from the christian homestead also. I noticed your name and added you to my friends list. I too can't wait to hear more from you. Your life will be a blessing to me Im sure.
betty

Welcome!

{ 20:18, Thursday, May 3, 2007 } { Posted by LivingSimple }

I am going to love your blog and learning about your family. While I am not officially a mennonite I to live plain and simple. My hubby and I both love studying the mennonite ways. God Bless you Sister!

~Kris
P.S. I added you as a friend to my blog!

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{ 20:18, Thursday, May 3, 2007 } { Posted by Kitty }

Welcome to the blogger. I can't wait to read more of your blog and look forward to visiting often.
Kitty

greetings and welcome

{ 14:06, Friday, May 4, 2007 } { Posted by deedee06 }

Glad to have you here at Homestead Blogger. I'm sure you'll find it to be a friendly place.
Some Mennonite families have settled in our state and I have found them to be very honorable people. It will be a pleasure to learn more about your family.
Please stop by for a visit at my blog if time allows.
Blessings from the Big Sky Country.......Denise (prairiemom)

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{ 15:06, Wednesday, May 9, 2007 } { Posted by ranan }

My family turned to the Menninite religion 15yrs ago....coming from the Catholic background....We were very plain trying to live a simple and Godly life, but unfortunately we saw that not only livivng plain is a Godly Life....We left the MennoniteChurch Amish Beachy Background.... but Our love for Our Lord Jesus Christ is burning in each one of us....We do not attend church but we look upon Our Lord for guidance everyday...Bless you and Your family....I would like to wirte to you again...