Homemaking lessons from our great-great grandma: bootlegging, bankruptcy + church splits oh my!

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There's no doubt the hunger for Amish romance novels is as strong as ever. But we have a better option for you. Think Laura Ingalls Wilder meets Beverly Lewis. Just kidding! But truely, we've learned so much about homemaking, motherhood, and living the Christian life through a book written about our great-great grandma. Listen in as we discuss Annie's life, lived as a Mennonite through some of the most pivotal events in American history. We learned so much! And the best part--- it's all true! This is the real deal, and the truth is more gripping than the fabricated TLC "Amish show trash." Buckle up, grab your laundry basket or your mending pile. (hee-hee) This is a fun one.
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0:00 Tourists acting like I was a zoo animal
5:40 Homemaker helper: Turning down the noise
10:45 Fighting fires 9 months pregnant
15:11 was life actually slower and simpler?
20:25 Hands off parenting and fashion advice from grandma
24:52 Beaten by the cops
28:33 Personal but not private
31:30 Dating 40 guys!
32:15 One good dress but 2 whole rooms for hospitality
33:45 Church splits
35:55 7 years of research
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[@HoneyImHomemaker]

We'd love some feedback on this episode. This one is so special to us! We hope you are as encouraged by this amazing story of a simple woman as we are. ❤🧡

[@christineabercrombie5257]

Loved it! I live history that is family specific! Tried to order but Amazon don’t ship to Scotland! 🥲

[@AngiDas]

I bought the book and I really can't wait to read it.

[@jolinbarilla2229]

So interesting!!❤

[@TanyaJP123]

I thought it was very interesting as well! History is very precious and we can learn so much from our own families that have gone on before us. I’m so thankful for my Christian heritage. ♥️

[@wwpajerocat7292]

Loved this episode and all the others! Your guys have such a good dynamic and always bring an interesting perspective on the topics you discuss which i am grateful for.

[@sallys.2707]

The six weeks ‘confinement’ after birth reminds me of a story about my maternal great-grandmother. She lived in Brittany, here in France, and was very Catholic. After giving birth, women were supposed to wait outside the parish enclosure for the priest to bless them so that they could return to Mass. After one of her pregnancies, she thought her priest was dragging on too long, so she went into the church and sat in the front row. My mother often says ‘no one could have stopped Mam Goz from going to pray, not even the priest!’

[@pinkie724]

I found your stories from the past fascinating. My life in the uk is so different to yours. The one thing we have in common is we are Christians , its wonderful to be in God's family. A worldwide family. We will spend eternity together. Now that will be interesting 🙌

[@brianpace7866]

We have much to learn from our family members of old. Unlimited knowledge and wisdom. 📚👓

[@HoneyImHomemaker]

They really lived through some crazy times!

[@tanyajohnston8262]

So true. Actions are louder than words. The statement, “do as I say, not as I do” does not work. Kids will become as they see, our actions form their personalities.

[@BethRanck]

I bought this book when you talked about it on the podcast a few months ago and have been making my way, slowly, through it. It is very interesting. I was not raised in Lancaster County but married into a Mennonite family. We now attend an Evangelical church, but the history in this book is fascinating and has helped me understand many things regarding the Mennonite customs and faith that I have long been curious about. Thank you for delving into the book a bit today and sharing your thoughts. I enjoy your podcast discussions and look forward to the release of new episodes. I appreciate your honesty regarding your background/heritage.....the good, the bad and the ugly. It has been a Herculean task to integrate into the culture of Lancaster County over the past 42 years . You are both putting forth an effort to be kind and gracious to "outsiders" and I applaud you. I would love to meet you both one day.

[@shirleygates8979]

I so enjoy your visits, discussions. I ordered the book earlier and was slowly reading it. My son is in the hospital with a severe case of ulcertive colitis in the colon. At almost 89, I am staying with him. He is on a liquid diet to help heal and has had one blood transfusion which has helped and getting good care. Would appreciate prayers. I brought the book with me and am on Chap 23 and am thoroughly enjoying it. So thankful her husband was considerate and aware of her needs..Thank you for this program and making people aware of life in those days and the author's very clear explainations and descriptions.

[@ratniebenezer2721]

Wow! I could relate to bygone times so well! My grandmother had 16 children & all of them made a contribution to the area. They were educators, missionary doctors, served in organizations like YMCA, & their footprints are all over our state. My grandfather was a preacher. Many of them cast a long shadow over many lives & I am so thankful for my many uncles & aunts & cousins. Your story has triggered my memories. My generation is slowly fading away. The next generation( my children) knew both grandmothers very well as they lived with us in TN. Thanks for sharing Annie’s story. I will buy the book.

[@jenniestacy1466]

I am 70 and the stories that my Grandmother told me are so much the same as you state here. Her nephew fell getting off a school bus and bruised his leg. Gangrene set up and they cut his leg off on his mother's dining room table. Our kids have no idea about past struggles. Regarding emotional religion, read the book of Acts. Thank you for sharing

[@ozarkview928]

Wow 😯 I’m so thankful for the advancement in medical field !

[@corablah9809]

These things are still happening all around the world and in certain communities in the US, sadly.​@@ozarkview928

[@KailynCash]

😮😮

[@larrypaulus9070]

Wow, l can't imagine. What year was this? No anesthesia? How did they stop the bleeding?

[@sallyannc3176]

@@larrypaulus9070 tourniquet I guess. Gruesome tho - and amazing that septicaemia didn't set in.

[@benynellirempel5970]

Wow,.....first of all, thank you both for giving us such a good glimpse of your history! My story is so different. I'm a mennonite young woman too, but my parents and grandparents are from Russia. I'm born in Germany and living now for 18 years in Bolivia. I heard that the mennonites wore black on weddings because in times, where it was forbiddend living out there faith and have weddings they could quickly make it look like a funeral when the soldiers came to check up there ceremony. My grandparents weren't oldoder mennonites. My grandmother's both lived out there faith in Jesus as most as possible but my grandfathers both were communist. So it was really hard. But the prayers of my grandmothers were answered one day, and there husbands came to Christ too. My moms side of the family still has only a few people who are Christians. But on my dad's side, all his siblings are believers, and most of there children too. Diving in the history of the mennonites is very interesting but sad at the same time. Now here in Bolivia are so many of the oldorder mennonites and most of them do not believe in the power of the Gospel and that the blood of Jesus is enough to save them and be sure about salvation. They are make so much effort and "hope" they can make it to heaven one day...but the truth is, if we could make it through our own good works, why would Jesus suffer and go on the cross? My brother and some other siblings in Christ made a app where they read bible stories in low german, so they can understand what is written in there. Because they read it in German but can't understand what they are reading. So we have a big work to bring them to Christ. Please pray for all the mennonites here, that they would hear and understand the gospel!

[@benynellirempel5970]

Reading the book would be interesting but I'm not a great English reader. Many things are so similar to my story and many are very different. 😉 God bless you

[@user-uu6zn7vc6r]

I had to laugh at your description of tourist watching you mow your yard, that’s the way I feel here in Juneau, Alaska….the summer is all about the THOUSANDS of tourists every day and I feel the same way…like I’m a zoo attraction is some way!

[@jessb4784]

I'm the oldest of 8 and brought up strict dutch, and there's 18 years in between me and the youngest. A lot of care for my younger siblings became my responsibility, which at the time I wasn't always so thrilled about, but now I love the connections I made with my younger siblings while I could been out at parties I was looking after my little siblings and now I'm so thankful I never experienced normal teenager life

[@ramonaadams4540]

Love, love, love to mow!! ( riding of course! Lol!) It's so peaceful and gives me my quiet time!

[@jolinbarilla2229]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. I love learning about the different cultures that make up our country and world. Thank you both for such an interesting vlog!

[@neahughes1579]

I found this one super interesting! Can you get the author on as a guest? I would love to hear more about how homemaking was different back then.

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Megan and Jayna I love these videos with you girls!!!!! Thanks for making nap time so much fun!!!!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕. Happy belated birthday Jayna💕

[@jakegracelapp6925]

We have this book on our shelf! My husband read it to our girls for their bedtime story and i read it later. I had no idea you ladies were in that frendschaft! One of Annie's grandsons, Lester and Martha, are part of our church. He's a retired pastor and still preaches at times. Love how you value your heritage.❤

[@eviewesner6231]

Super interesting!! Thanks for the book recap!! Loved hearing about your family

[@maeskei]

Love this episode! One of my ancestors founded the Weaverland Mennonite church. We might be distant cousins! I will definitely be buying the book. I love local history and finding the connection between genealogy and old buildings. I recently bought an old Cigar Factory in Bowmansville (now Bowmansville Vintage) and then found out I am the 6x great granddaughter of the founder of the town and distant cousins with some of the previous owners of the building.

[@astorytoldhere]

I just ordered the book! Cannot wait to read it. Loved this episode, per usual. You ladies are so inspiring!

[@shaylaanderson3873]

LOVED this ❤ Really looking forward to reading the book and learning even more! Thank you for sharing your history with us.

[@susantimko4811]

I like to mow, it’s a chance to get a little bit of exercise. I don’t mind hauling in firewood but I hate taking out the trash. Not sure why, but it’s some thing I very rarely do. My grandson interviewed my mother, who is 90, asking her about her life when she was his age, which is nine. She talked about her life from childhood until now. The interview lasted about an hour, thankfully it was recorded. It was nice to hear stories directly from her.

[@valerierennell9680]

Thanks for talking about this book. I just ordered it! I can’t wait to read more about your family’s history. It sounds so interesting.

[@caitlinthomas6951]

This was so interesting! I loved it!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@kierstenkemp203]

I LOVED this episode! It left me hungry for more early 1900s practical homemaking tips. I guess I’ll have to buy the book 😅

[@julielitsinger631]

I LOVE this episode! History fascinates me. ❤️ Keep up the excellent work!

[@mt1885]

hey y'all- love the chat!😀 Always enjoy hearing what you both have to say. 😘That book sounds amazing😉 Have a wonderful day- God bless you both🥰

[@BrianWaraksa]

Loved hearing the stories of your ancestors. So interesting. Going to definitely buy this book.

[@danasimon9709]

Book ordered ✅ . I’m into biographies . Thank you for recommending it especially that is about your ancestors 😊

[@bethg7931]

I absolutely LOVE mowing grass! Girls, y’all CAN learn to mow on a riding mower, or even a zero turn! They are SO fun! I’m 63 years old, and have mown grass since I was old enough to do it. I’ve used all kinds of mowers, from push mowers, to self propelled, riding mowers, and now the illustrious Zero Turn 😂. Give it a try!

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

I just love this episode! It just takes me back to my childhood, and spending time with my Grandparents and Great Grandparents!

[@susieloewen3736]

I really enjoyed this episode. I read this book last year sometime, and truly enjoyed it! I found it so fascinating and definitely well written! Wow, didn't know that was your great great grandmother, soo interesting!😀

[@shariwagner3002]

👵💜 Most of us grew up hearing stories of our families. You are lucky someone wrote about how life was.I will be eighty the end of June and I can see how life has changed during my lifetime. Thank you for sharing with us and giving us things to think about.

[@healthyhealthyholly6599]

Very inspiring episode! I love that annie didn’t nag her husband over his bad habits. She had a servant’s heart and that’s a beautiful thing to give to your spouse! Thanks for sharing ladies ❤

[@annijewiss3142]

Hi Ladies, I really enjoyed listening all about your ancestors it was so interesting, I use to love listening to my grandma about her life in service in the big houses and my dad use to teach me old songs which I have passed down to my granddaughter. Thank you for sharing an insight into their lives xx

[@gigib4076]

Loved hearing the stories about your family!!!

[@HannahMitchell-Art]

How wonderful to have the stories of your great great generation! I would totally have read that 4 times too Megan! And it was a great episode for sure. Love hearing this stuff

[@meghanandersen4960]

I read this at your recommendation a few months ago in your stories, absolutely loved it!!

[@ramicabranham6680]

Well, found my summer reading book. Thank you so much ladies. Enjoy the first month of summer 🌞❤

[@haveitontheside]

This episode is really sweet. It's heartwarming to see you talk so passionately about the people and events that shaped you both, even though they are so far removed from today.

[@BettyHorn]

My grandmother was born in 1883. My grandfather was born in 1873. We have a lot of history covered in just 3 generations! My mom inherited my grandmother's cookbook. It was an old International Harvester catalogue that was covered with recipes that had been cut out of something else and pasted in the catalog. No rhyme or reason. Meats were with pies and canning info and casseroles. It was a book that you just had to get to know in order to find anything. But it was a treasure for us. We learned what a slow oven was, how to make biscuits with sour milk, all kinds of historical tidbits. I believe one of my sisters has the book now. It's falling apart, but still a treasure. Interesting what we can learn about our family through a cookbook.

[@Twazzleb]

What a cool thing to have so many recorded stories of your family. It makes me want to start writing more things down throughout my life to share with future generations

[@victorialedbetter2858]

I loved this so much!! Definitely adding this book to the read list!

[@ElizabethBrubaker]

I had to laugh when Juniata County was mentioned, That’s where I live… Definitely one of the best places for community and laid back living!

[@jaynaburkholder1507]

Glad to hear i was correct!❤

[@rebeccanichol]

This was so interesting! I love hearing about the lives and the history of ordinary people! Also, I've been researching my own family history a bit and I could relate to some of the things you said. For example, my great great grandparents moved to my hometown from another part of the county and in the 1851 census there is a 12 year old servant listed as staying in the house. She was obviously there to help following the birth of a baby since they were quite a poor family, my great great grandfather being a tobacco clay pipe maker. There were no relatives nearby to help because the family had recently moved there from quite a distance. I always find these episodes very interesting and the variety is also nice.🙂

[@rachelt727]

I love learning about people from the past! This is so cool!

[@RepentOrBurn]

I grew up in Delco county. My mother was fascinated with Amish and Mennonite culture. We would drive to Lancaster county almost every other weekend. I loved growing up seeing your culture but my mother never explained your love for God and Jesus. I came to find Jesus when I was 27 now I am 30. So happy to have found you both. I will purchase this book ❤

[@mrsshotsberger]

I will have to say I love Beverly Lewis's books foremost and only. I know she has heritage in Lancaster PA so I think that helps so much. Her books always make my heart feel tender & love the history of the Amish. I have never been able to stomach any other author's stories on the topic though. Very interested in the book of your great great grandmother, wow!

[@sherryjones377]

Interesting episode. Thanks for sharing your roots.

[@lindacusick1156]

I’m finding this very interesting. Glad you shared.

[@Sarah-fs6li]

I ordered the book yesterday and it came today! Can’t wait to read it! ❤

[@henrietteschuwer268]

Love this episode. Sure want to read this book. I recognize so much in all you talk about. Even though I am not a Mennonite, but from a different religion, but it is almost all the same! You two are so inspiring, thank you for all you do❣️

[@batoulibrahima]

I really liked this episode!! now will go search about my family history lol

[@rhondadillon5317]

Thank you...ordered the book and code was so nice to have. Will read and pass on to our youth group at church ❤

[@irishill4014]

I'm definitely going to read it! Love the episode Ladies!

[@nancykaleta9193]

Great episode - looking forward to reading the book. I think it's so interesting to see what a woman's role is during different time periods. My grandmother was a young woman during the 1920's and 30's and it was a challenging time. Everyone had to contribute financially to help the family survive. My mother raised her family during the late 50's until the early 70's and being a "stay at home wife" was a financial option then. Which she did until we were older and then went to work. I raised my kids is the late 80's through the early 2000's and I and most my friends found part-time work until our kids were older and then worked full-time Now, both my daughter and D-I-L have their full-time careers and are great mom's and wives. (But boy their lives are busy.)

[@laurenj.5312]

This was a great episode. I love to learn how the ancestors dealt with life ups and downs.

[@lindaschneidewind8164]

I really enjoyed this episode. I actually have this book & had read it years ago. I'm getting it back out to re-read!

[@emmymartin8507]

Love this episode! I remember my mom reading this book and being so amazed at how many pies she made every week! 😄 now I need to read the book.

[@joyceyoder9401]

Love mowing on my latest zero turn mower that hubby bought a few years ago on Mother's day weekend!!! ( I have used zero turn for 15-20 years, easy peasy!! ) I tell him its my mower-I enjoy mowing, get away from phone and customers!!

[@oldsoulhomestead89]

I ordered the book, I’m excited to read it as I love writings about families and culture. I also like to read about strong women and the way they lived so her story sounds very interesting.

[@QuiteQuietASMR]

YESSSS! I feel like I’ve been waiting so long with the extra week between this episode. I’m so excited to listen to my FAVORITE KZbin material!! 😊❤

[@nancydolin2867]

I got excited when Juniata Co was mentioned.....my home...it is a very slower pace...we have a lot of Mennonite and Amish ...here...a lot from Lancaster Co moved here...we have several Mennonite and Amish stores ..I liked your show today was very interesting

[@nancyotto3021]

Oh yes..love to mow yard! 🤩 I used to mow with a walk behind and now use a zero turn mower..it took a little to get used to but love it now! Y’all should try it you might get hooked. 😅

[@kathynester5217]

I am 15min from lancaster. Many thanks for talking about this book. I would love to read this❤❤

[@HoneyImHomemaker]

It's extra fun when you can picture the setting!

[@randisanders]

This was a fun episode I love stories like these

[@Heroic_Frog]

I bought the book today! Looking forward to reading it!

[@arlenemiller8766]

It was very interesting to listen to this podcast. My husband's aunt did one for the Miller family and yes it was very interesting the stories that people contribute to it. My cousin on my real mother's side did some historical digging on the Hege family and did a special tour to some special places in Franklin County that has important stories linked to the Civil War. Even a house that was in the Hege family that President George Washington slept at!!! Keep up the good job... ladies!!!

[@mlm7598]

Great Vlog. I love stories of peoples lives. I have a few of my own at age 77 and my aunt has the family genealogy so it's very interesting to check in that when we have a family question from years ago. Most deceased retaliatives still have their children or grand children living with stories of their lives......often there are similar stories with a different version of the story.......No surprise is it? LOL

[@clarayoder5237]

Thanks for a great video!!

[@loureiff5922]

OH MY!! I have that book ,read it years ago,I was also so sorry when it ended! now I need to dig it out again ! John Martin's meats was my dad's cousin 😂 BTW I Love mowing! It takes me 2 hrs with our zero trun!😅

[@JudithWeaver-gx1qn]

Fascinating discussion! I read the book years ago. You mentioned John F. Martin. He was my great uncle...fun fact: his middle initial was actually "W" but he chose "F" since that wasn't as common and people would know for sure who he was!

[@jaynaburkholder1507]

Yes it talked about that in the book, smart man!

[@hoosierlady3085]

I purchased this book a while back and am enjoying it! It was interesting that you family was living in Wakarusa, In. A friend of my mothers now lives there. Evaporated milk and corn syrup was normal when I was a baby...

[@AlineLiveSimplyLiveHappy]

Great video! So interesting. I so want to read this book.

[@janhoover8189]

I throughly enjoyed this! Family stories and history should be passed along. I believe my Gr Gr Grandpa Martin may have been that bishop. At least I know he struggled with the split.

[@jaynaburkholder1507]

His last name was Horning if remember correctly.

[@janhoover8189]

Then it was another man involved in leadership. There certainly was a lot of discussion and tensions. Martin is my family connection.

[@olivepinzur2486]

Loved this!

[@cyberbren8198]

This was a fascinating episode!

[@kristaleisure7978]

Hope you had a wonderful birthday Jayna! You girls are so fun- love that you keep it real!

[@lenahostetler2457]

I looooovvveee mowing !!!😁😁I thought everybody loved it .😄😄

[@ronaliveshere7422]

I bought this book a few weeks ago. This reminds me I really want to read it.

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

This is a beautiful story! ❤

[@JudithNolt]

Hello relatives! Elam and Annie are my ancestors as well!

[@jaynaburkholder1507]

Hello cousin!❤

[@susannagiesey9657]

I bought the book! I can't wait to read it!!! I'm not Mennonite or Amish. My mother "loved" the Amish and the "simple" life. My nine siblings and I were raised with similarly conservative Christian values. She collected a few little cast iron Amish figures depicting Amish life. I inherited them and her appreciation for Amish and Mennonite life and values. We lived by prayer. 🙏 Fun fact, my dad was a Pilgrim Holiness preacher and held revivals. I agree. These stories are treasures and so inspiring.

[@teresamartin7576]

I ate pap as a child. We sprinkled brown sugar on top to make it more tasty. It was a starch in place of something better that we could not afford. We did not have to worry about it not “reaching around “ as we did not want a big serving or a second helping.

[@teatimetara]

That sounds like a book I would love!! I would love it in an audiobook 😊

[@jaynaburkholder1507]

I wish it was available as audio too. Maybe some day!

[@HoneyImHomemaker]

I know! It's so good and so loooonng! Bit I'm always sad when it's done too.

[@SimplyEnjoyingLife]

Fun episode ladies!

[@debbieheal5938]

I read this book after you talked about it awhile ago, loved it! I laughed when she talked about this new invention “jello”. I wondered which of her children you descended from?

[@jaynaburkholder1507]

Their daughter Lydia is our great grandmother

[@darlenezapotichny6292]

I really enjoyed this episode. I really want to read the book. So interesting.

[@petendebscearce1961]

Interesting episode. And I love mowing most of the time!! I'm a distant relative thru John F Martin😂

[@amoleis61023]

Love this!

[@christinasabo3617]

My girls are 10 and 17 and we still love reading aloud in the evenings. (We are currently reading Christy) I am going to order this book for us to start next. 🙂

[@ruthbeachy-miller905]

Good episode! But I will never understand how you don't like to mow the yard! 😮 I mow all our yard with a zero turn mower, and love it! 😊

[@chastitywilson7848]

I do not like to mow 😂 I live in Florida so it's super hot and having to cut 4 acres isn't fun in the humidity. Just ordered the book ❤ Can't wait to read it!

[@lupitahaussmann]

Maybe one of my favs!

[@HomewithCasey]

I'm blessed, my husband mows. He once asked me if i wanted to, and I wasn't having it. My mom mows her lawn though and enjoys it. ❤

[@jessicagay7062]

Very interesting!

[@ozarkview928]

Mowing used to be my favorite chore in Pa , it was my alone time 😊now in the Midwest with three hours worth of mowing with a big zero turn I wish my children were still home to mow .I have Annie’s Day of Light book ! Really enjoyed it . I need to read it again because I forgot the story . Both my parents grew up raising tobacco, but they didn’t when they married , I believe my maternal grandfather raised tobacco until he retired. In our community Old Order M. stopped farming tobacco in the late sixty’s early seventies. I believe it varies from community to community. I’m so so thankful for the vaccines an antibiotics we have now a days !

[@HoneyImHomemaker]

there's so many parts to it. I have reread it several times!-- Megan

[@melissamilnor7823]

I loved mowing. You can see your progress, it smells good and I couldn’t hear my four boys!

[@raweaver3485]

Enjoyed the chat. I grew up in the same neighborhood of John and Lydia Rutt. I remember her funeral. There is book about the history of John F. Martin Meats. Probably Could be purchased at Clay book store..

[@jaynaburkholder1507]

I actually recently discovered and read that book. It was interesting!

[@shariwagner3002]

👵💜 I grew up in a small town in WV. After I married, and had three children I was living in a smaller town in OH. It was easy maintaining a Christian lifestyle. When my children were ages 11, 8 aand

[@katievanderport5996]

My grandparents were German speaking Lutherans in MN. My grandpa was beaten in school for not speaking English. When world war 2 came, that's when church services and hymns switched from German to English. The hymnals I grew up with still had a German index in the back for hymn names. So much can change in one generation!