Meet My Mom - Laura from the Bruderhof

My mom has given me some of the best wisdom and encouragement in my life, so I asked her if she could share some of it with you! We also talked about my older brother Stephen who died when he was a baby. In case you can't tell she's the most amazing mom ever:) so enjoy!

[@annbeth6730]

Your expression when you're mother said being thankful for children even when they aren't giving the obedience you think you deserve.( was a picture)

[@EWoodsAttorneyatTemu]

“I love him very much.” The present tense, and you remember and honor him. How very loved he is.

[@Ianjcarroll]

Wow, what an unbelievably beautiful and loving thing to say to your child: "The wonder always outweighs the heartache". Your Mum is amazing.

[@bootmender]

At 70 I have lost both parents when I was a young adult, then I lost a brother then a son and now my wife has died of breast cancer. As I look back if it had not been for my Faith I don’t know how I would have handled it all. I have 7 children, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. I pray for each one individually every day now. I was raised Baptist, but now live amongst 4 families of mennonites. I am Blessed.

[@EarlEBird-fz6yr]

Having faith is a wonderful thing, I too have had lots of challenges and without faith I really do not know where I would be right now. May God bless you, your parents, your brother, your wife and your son.

[@sarahrickman6609]

Aww my heart goes out to you. I'm sure the Lord has comforted you immensely. I love my hubby and if he should die, God Forbid it, but if he did I hope I can be as strong as you.

[@bossey22]

My heart is beating hard reading your comment and I am trying to put some words together but I seem to be at a loss. ❤️

[@kathidori8504]

Your story means to me a testimony for holding on in faith to our creator, who gives and takes. Thank you for sharing. May you experience His peace in your heart.

[@dhakagee5297]

WOW! When I saw the intro picture, I honestly thought that was your sister. I'm glad the your mom's word of advice was God first! Bless you and your family.

[@candyclews4047]

Two beautiful, wholesome beauties.

[@eneal2056]

The sisters of the Bruderhof have such a wholesome beauty because they glow from within. They are without artifice or guile. What you see is what you get. I’m not saying they’re perfect, but they are authentic.

[@kendalbrenneman]

Such a family resemblance! And I’m so jealous of your relationship! So sweet.

[@Bruderhof]

You are so kind

[@kelly1827]

You resemble your mother so much, especially in your joyful countenances.

[@ShakeMyWay]

What a sweet mother/daughter duo.

[@Mum2cuties]

So sad to lose a child. I loved my children from conception, i can only imagine the pain your parents felt in the loss of your brother. My love to them both

[@eirishemd]

My deepest sympathy to your parents. I lost my daughter when she was three days old and I have never forgotten her. How could I? I look forward to seeing her in Heaven. Big hugs to you all❤️❤️❤️

[@janesmith9024]

My sister died at 21 days but we didn't have photos taken in those days so I just have her birth and death certificates and burial record. My mother's diary about our childhoods is one of my most precious memories and includes a description of the birth , brief life, hospitalisation and death. Even now over 50 years on we remember our sister. I do wish we had had a photograph however.

[@dariusnekonam3421]

😪😪

[@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189]

I love these two, and mumbo has such a chill energy. So wise, so warm

[@megangaukroger4195]

Gosh you are so much like your mother Laura...two lovely ladies who have so much love for each other which can be so clearly seen here

[@afriend621]

These videos are wonderful. Thanks so much for following your calling in doing them. They are so rich !

[@agneseklund2768]

„you need to listen to what they‘re not saying sometimes“ i thought that was very wise

[@gentlerob0t]

I'm amazed by how wise and strong your mom is. You seem to have a great relationship :) Sending my love out for you two!

[@orrinbelcher6593]

Heartwarming and heartfelt video, wonderful wisdom and comments on family. Beautifully done

[@fairymiah]

I swear, this is Anne of Green Gables in real life.

[@deborahgate965]

I was thinking about the resemblance in the last video I watched. I think part of it is her face shows such joy when she smiles.

[@ishaprasad8789]

Beautiful hey ? Im almost 60 and i still love Anne ( lets not forget Ann with an E ! Haha. ) Im a christian mum and nanna ( grandma) ..this is so light hearted watching this lovely family 🙏✝️❤️🎻🎶😁

[@AliceSmithVlogs]

So true 😃

[@AliceSmithVlogs]

Isha Prasad my mum loves Anne with an E too 😀

[@TheDancingBagel]

Right!!! I thought the same thing!! Love it

[@rosiemckenzie885]

Aww your mom is always the best!You and your Mum are so beautiful and pretty,lovely skin.Love from Scotland X

[@sgandem]

Both of you have so much wisdom...

[@amomapolecatstuck3769]

I enjoy all of your videos when I was younger I tried to find such a situation for me and my children but was unable to find a perfect fit but I am happy for you and yours.

[@cherilynlarsen8104]

Your mother is a very wise woman and a good mom. A very touching story about your premature brother. Made me cry and what a healthy way your mother and father handle his death. Such a sweet video. Thanks!

[@delphinium5555]

Such a beautiful mother and daughter relationship. How I would have love that. Yes, to everything Laura's mother says with regard to losing one's child which I can relate to.

[@lauralaforest309]

wow you both look alike! What a sweet Momma you have. I am so blessed to have such a close bond with my daughter as well.

[@lilariki3183]

I love every upload - your way of life is the best way to live. Keep up the awareness x

[@paigekknapp]

Laura it’s so obvious how much you love your mom! Loved this

[@isabellefaguy7351]

Your mother seems a wise woman. Watching your videos brings me hope and joy. :-) Thanks

[@candyrenee2152]

You resemble each other! Happy Mother's day!

[@anncarroll2204]

Your mom is so peaceful.

[@SabineBe]

...a wonderful mother and a marvellous daughter! 🧡

[@lorryann2921]

What a wonderful spiritual mum you have have,love just shines from her Blessings to you and your family

[@donnabankard5723]

what a beautiful treasure and blessing you have in your mom!! Your smiles are truly contagious...enjoying all those wonderful memories to cherish! Thank you so much for sharing....her teachings shine thru in you!

[@Bruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@lisahooper121]

As a mother of four teenage daughters, I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thank you! ;-)

[@flowersafeheart]

You both seem healthy and full of joy and love. With a certain innocent and outdoorsy feel.

[@emerantiaantoniaparnall-gi4213]

beautiful daughter no wonder, because her's is a beautiful Mum! xoxo

[@vesnanunez7734]

Wow. Your relationship with your mom is beautiful! ❤️❤️

[@catzamutter]

Your mom reminds me a lot of my own mom, she sounds like such a sweet loving mom to have grown up with and a wonderful Godly influence for your family. I’m sorry for the loss of your oldest brother, I know the hardest loss a family can experience is the loss of a child. We lost my younger brother almost 10yrs ago, but sharing his story and remembering him has brought us closer together as a family and has only increased my faith knowing that God was with him even when we could not be. I just found your channel this evening and I’m enjoying all your videos, your faith and love for Christ shines through each of your posts 💜🦋

[@Bruderhof]

Thank you!

[@swampophelia2098]

Hi mum hope you are well, Laura is an absolute credit to you. Lots of love from the U.K.

[@mokster5]

Wow, your mom's family has strong genes!! Your mom looks just like your grandmother, and you and your siblings all look a lot like her as well!

[@hundo9314]

Two great mom's.

[@wholesoultherapy]

I love these two and found it very emotive

[@bossey22]

Laura, you mom seems like such a special, wonderful woman. She’s def the woman who everyone turns to during chaos or uncertain times to keep everyone grounded and guided.

[@123nohandl3]

What lovely beautiful people. They have such a peaceful countenance.

[@jeansaben9954]

this was beautifully done and said/thank you

[@marymiller6107]

You have a very beautiful relationship with your mom!!BEAUTIFUL!

[@ne2i]

Sweet words. What a blessing!

[@nomjohnson]

This is PRECIOUS!! How lovely, to sit in on this two-generation mother-daughter interview (of the loveliest sort). Be-a-u-ti-ful!! xox

[@britty4755]

I love seeing all the different communities of Christ and their expression towards Jesus from around the world. The Bruderhof is one of my favorite. They are so precious! I feel so much love from them just from a video. Keep doing Gods work in your little niche of the world. Your small community has a big heart! I am sure the holy ghost loves joining you from day to day.

[@Vintage_Red_Rose]

Happy Mother’s Day♥️ sweet video

[@midimitrova471]

You Ladies are beautiful in every possible way! I absolutely admire you!

[@Lifeszebarbie]

This was so beautiful!! Dorli spoke so much to my heart and the season I am in with my toddler. And then she talked about Steven and my heart sunk. We lost our youngest son in 2019 and I wish I could ask her, “how do you live with half of your heart on earth (with your living children) while the other half aches to be in Heaven?” Thank you ladies for this video 💕

[@laurac4957]

I am so sorry for your loss! God bless you and your family. Book suggestion that I find very helpful dealing with loss: through the eyes of a lion. Maybe it helps you too!

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Hi Heather, this is a message from my mom to you!: Thank you for your words. My heart goes out to you as you grieve. Stephen was my first, so I just wanted to go be with him in heaven! But I understand how your heart is torn. I took comfort from a friend who repeated this little prayer to me: “Lord, since I can’t take my son on my lap and tell him about you, can you take him on your lap and tell him about me?”

[@clarewarde]

Laura we have such different live but I love your videos. Sending you great love xxx

[@deborahgate965]

U look so much like your mum! She looks so young too. Your mum seems like a very wise woman.

[@carolines3953]

I’m so sorry for the loss of Stephen from your family. We lost our first (miscarriage). I love 2 Samuel 12:23b “I will go to him...” I know we can’t know for certain, but I know God is merciful and just and it gives me peace and hope to think we see our lost babies and children again. 💕

[@Suzy-yd2ko]

Two beautiful people 🙏❤️🇬🇧

[@patfros5902]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video!

[@krirt13]

Wow, hearing that her older brother would've been 28 made me realize how young she is. Can't believe I'm close to her age, I'm nowhere near being married or having children.

[@connollyd10]

Great to hear about your story. I hope to visit again one day. All the best. Darryl Connolly

[@StephanieMiller-om3dw]

Wow what a sweet reminder 5 kids here and it's at time so tough

[@killhannaah]

Your mum is absolutely beautiful !

[@GardenSvideos]

Wow! - You look so similar! Beautiful - and grandma too! My older brother also lived only very short time, but they didn't told me about him till I was in my late teens. Regrettably...

[@sgtgalactic1655]

Beautiful souls ❤️

[@Hoireabard]

Hi mom. Mom’s are the best :) Thank you.

[@jocollins9036]

You guys are awesome 💜🙏🏻

[@planecrazyish]

So nice "meeting" your Mom! You're so similar :-) she looks more like an older sister, than Mom.

[@deconstructingdre8618]

I love this video!

[@lxna8332]

Wow you look so much alike! She seems so sweet

[@charlottescott6609]

Lovely mom looks so so young

[@zariballard]

Laura is so darn cute and now I know where she gets it from:) The apple NEVER falls far from the tree!

[@skimmilk50]

Laura looks exactly like her mum!

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

Yes, I'm wondering if they were doing cloning experiments in the Bruderhof about 20-some years ago! ;-)

[@1951kvk]

So glad to hear the word sacrifice enter your conversation. You rarely if ever hear couples or couples with children talk about sacrifice. I became very aware of what my mother sacrificed to raise my brother and I and I love her for it.

[@bellak46]

Your mother looks like she could be your sister! You guys look so much alike!

[@GK-vV]

Dear Laura, i came across your videos through the KZbin algorithm after seeing a documentary about The Bruderhof. After that your videos came up. I love your positivity. How do you and the Bruderhof deal with Covid-19? I send you and your family "stay happy and healthy greetings" from Germany 🌞

[@kimberlyljacobs5186]

How does your mom keep such LOVELY skin?❤️❤️❤️

[@melfros7100]

For me, Lauar, this is a "happy vid". I happen to have known your mom when she was a school girl. I was placed into her family while doing work on the new dining/meeting hall in Woodcrest. You two look strikingly similar, and I thoroughly enjoy your spunky, impish nature, Laura. Keep in up! I enjoyed watching this vid.

[@victoriagibson014]

The mum is gorgeous warm her skin is lovely 👍

[@mimmiaijo1813]

You have a lovely relationship!

[@nektariospatronias50]

Well done what an absolutely beautiful video thank you

[@denisejones1863]

I think it is such a blessing to see your children grown up and continue in their Christian faith. Due to my girls father falling from faith, he abandoned his family and the years after were not how I would have chosen them. Now, neither of my girls follow Christ and resent the Christian part of their childhood. This all goes to the father who they felt was a hypocrite and the faith he did not follow. So you are right, a 2 parent family, serving the Lord is the best way to leave in this fallen world.

[@phyllisomeara3021]

Two Lovely Ladies ,Stay Safe.🌈

[@freyni100]

This is a lovely chat and amazing to see such a strong resemblance. Would it be acceptable for women in the community to not have children?

[@junevangenderen9285]

I thought they were sisters. Mom looks young. May I ask her age

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

She doesn't want me to say :) But she's very youthful!

[@blablubb1709]

When her son would have been 28-29.. she was maybe 20 at his birth? Or do they marry very young and have kids? I would have guessed 20. So she might be in her late 40s, early 50s. She definitely doesn't look like it tho.. You guys should drop a skin care routine!

[@naedatanner8832]

@@blablubb1709 No smoking, no alcohol and no work stress!✌🇨🇦💖

[@amandag.1453]

June Vangenderen I think they marry very young , with 15 or so

[@samathajeanmonroe5575]

She does look like an older sister

[@mcpheonixx]

That was a great piece of insight into life wisdom! She wished them to have the stamina for keep to their path! That is a oft overlooked piece of life! Finding peace, happiness, health, and wisdom is great but without the mental and physical stamina to keep it, what good is it all! Excellent video!

[@deborahgate965]

She has such insight.

[@Messier45_Pleiades]

I had an aunt called Dorothea. We used to call her Aunty Dot.

[@Lucky-ei6yh]

Same, except she was my great great Aunty Dot.

[@pusherw2861]

Love family living 👍

[@torrie5882]

You look like sisters! Beautiful ladies!

[@NanOfTwo]

You obviously get your happy and cheerful disposition from your mum.

[@RebelAlliance42]

Noooo, I could've sworn she was your sister! ❤

[@katstephens6571]

I'd love to live like they do. It's like being a nun or brother just married.

[@maryanndecelle4041]

Beautiful ❤️

[@babybengal7510]

Beautiful people and message.

[@pollyannaschiavo7114]

Beautiful 💕

[@geekgroupie42]

wow Commune living must be great for the skin! your mum is gorgeous (you too of course!)

[@emmib1388]

lifestyle can affect your skin! both positive and negative -- not wearing makeup all the time does help a person have better skin (genetics excluded, of course!)

[@amandag.1453]

They are very sweet

[@minnierose4398]

Lovely ❤

[@samathajeanmonroe5575]

Wholesome

[@041peace]

Lovely video xx

[@Bruderhof]

Thank you! Hope you check out my new channel: : kzbin.info/door/sty3aVKzyMkD2Uh3JLbDJQ

[@blessedrthosesermount99]

Joyful 🥰

[@aprilryan3208]

love