Visiting Amish Relatives. What are they Like?

Viiting The Amish through the eyes of a child.
Welcome to The Amish Potato’s Channel. My name is Cj Miller. I was raised Amish in Shipshewana, IN. I was Amish until I was 16 years old, when I started dressing “English”, drove a car and partied on the weekends. This is called Rumspringa.
I did this until I was in my late twenties. I then briefly joined the amish church, left again, and moved to Idaho where I discovered the truth of who Christ is, married my lovely wife and am now sharing my story on KZbin.
Thank you for watching and enjoy!
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[@mamabear7152]

Your daughter is a shining star. So bright and intelligent. Such a blessing that she has the opportunity to learn about her heritage❤️❤️

[@Talletc]

She's related by her mother's marriage to this man, it has nothing to do with her heritage.

[@bruji2001]

@@Talletc Your comment comes across as unkind

[@hardcorehunter9438]

​@@Talletc Thats his blood in her as well, wtf are you talking about.

[@MickiD255]

Thank you Miranda and your dad for sharing this beautiful story.

[@emmib1388]

Thank you for being respectful of others by not posting their pictures. Not sure why some think it is okay to post anyone's picture without their permission -- then get upset when they are asked to remove it (either Amish or English) . Even some of us English do not wish to have our pictures on the Internet :-)

[@BombaclaatGatofish]

Aside from personal preference, the law does not require permission to take photographs of anything in public view. I don't suppose you gave the local stores permission to film you in the parking lot. They know it's public. So if you don't want to be seen, hide.

[@emmib1388]

@@BombaclaatGatofish It is disrespectful to post pictures on the internet without getting permission -- you can't compare film taken in a parking lot that will most likely never be seen by anyone to posting a picture on the internet for all to see and for all to copy and use as they wish. Has nothing to do with law -- has to do with respect of other people's privacy.

[@BombaclaatGatofish]

@@emmib1388 PUBLIC is not PRIVATE. There is NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY IN PUBLIC! 🤣

[@shyfillie3368]

💚 her outfit, so pretty.

[@1951kvk]

Your daughter is lovely and it's great that she gets to see her Amish relatives.

[@theamishpotato]

Thank you!

[@jenniferlee7167]

I so enjoyed seeing this video. Your daughter is lovely. I grew up in Indiana and my great-grandfather had farms in LaGrange County near Howe. The Amish came to harvest the eggs daily from the chickens he owned. I woke up to the clip-clop of the horses and saw the buggies often since he lived around the Amish community. My father was born in 1935 in Sturgis, Michigan, and worked on the farms growing up. He knew the Amish children. I grew up loving the general store near Emma Lake and eating now and then at Essenhaus in Shipshewana--my grandparents called it "Ship see" They have since passed on and are buried in a small cemetery in Topeka, Indiana. We would go to Shipshewana for the sale which used to be every Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you for the memories. I am 66 now. I miss the lovely times we had.

[@maryknittel1266]

So much fun listening to your daughter share her time with her Amish grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins. How wonderful.

[@radicalnomad1]

Hello. Nice video. I'm Andrew, a 17 year old ex-Amish. My family and I were Amish 8 years ago. My whole family left and became Mennonite for 2 years, then left that and now we're just regular Christians. My grandparents and most of my aunts and uncles are still old order Amish in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. We visit them every year. Machts gut.

[@annetteward2970]

I'm so happy and thrilled about these families that are not shunning Ex Amish.... Family is the most important thing to me and I can't imagine not being able to talk to them and see them...I was raised in a traditional religion and I'm no longer part of it but my family have never shunned me because of my different beliefs and I am so thankful for that!

[@bonnielaarman1878]

I live in Michigan and we used to love going to Amish country in Indiana...we've been to Shipshewanna (spelling)...and Cheese shops to watch them make cheese to sell...baked goods...and to see a farmhouse and farm...everything was always so clean...

[@michaelduncan2759]

Your daughter is ridiculously precious. You can tell, you are doing a great job. Prompts to you and your wife.

[@vleeism]

Thank you, Miranda, for telling us about your visit with your family! I'm glad you enjoyed it! .... And I hope little Bear didn't have a tummy ache from all that farting 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@lolanelson9634]

Miranda, thanks so much for sharing about all the fun things you did at your family’s farm. What a wonderful story; What great fun! You sharing about all your fun experiences, made me remember all the fun things my sister and I used to do while visiting my grandparents farm in Missouri. I learned how to milk the cow, feed chickens, and do laundry, in the same way as you! My family wasn’t Amish, but they did everything else pretty much the same. I was a tomboy through and through, so I had a blast playing with my boy cousins running in the fields and playing in the hayloft. They didn’t have a TV either, but I never missed watching one while I was there. Thanks so much for reminding me of so many lovely things 😊! I would love to hear more of your awesome adventures👍

[@joannekerr3]

What a lovely well spoken young lady! So sweet 💕

[@estellaeggleston1643]

My best friends are Amish, and I am not and never have been. My point is that I have had the opportunity to really talk about God with them, and they all asked questions and it has been great!

[@behindtheamishcurtain]

Thank you so much for supporting our channel. I enjoyed your video. I (Jenny) am from LaGrange county but was not raised Amish. Ironically I met an ex-Amish man online. I never thought my last name would be Yoder, but it's been a fascinating adventure

[@ningayeti]

What a beautiful and smart child. You should be proud.

[@cindyglass5827]

New Sub here : ) Happy you are not posting their / or your own families photos ... Nice that you are continuing to have contact via your kids etc God Bless

[@denisesnyder6241]

She's adorable! Love Shipshewana!

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

The best Auction in the mid-west.... 👏🏼👏🏼

[@lindawinters6285]

She's ADORABLE! 🌹

[@Kalani_Saiko]

Miranda is right, kids without electronics are a lot more fun to play with then kids who only talk about electronics. Back in 2009-2012 we lived in a tiny farming town (not amish) and it was really fun to just be able to run over to your friends place and spend the day playing outside together.

[@lottejohnson250]

What a lovely little girl you have there! Clever, funny and such a credit to you!

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hi I enjoyed your video, your daughter Seams so sweet and I can tell she’s really enjoys visiting her Amish family ❤️ I’m so happy your family still gets to visit there grandparents play with her cousins and family Cherished memories And to be taught your family’s language ,traditions & heritage❤️is priceless Me & my husband visited Lancaster Stayed 3 days did the horse and buggy ride , ate delicious foods and my husband bought me a hand sewn Amish quilt , we went to sight & sound and saw Joseph’s story I loved your culture and there way of life Everyone we encountered were so kind and welcoming 😄 I’d really like to visit again , meet Mr S Who’s wife made our quilt and he said next time stay here at our place we rent out an apartment👍 I’d love to be able to enjoy doing so again Better than going to Disney world We live in Tampa 😄 Thanks to your daughter and sharing your family with us Best wishes Brenda

[@tjimmy71]

I absolutely loved this episode! This episode seemed to give personality to the Amish. And your daughter is adorable. It was fun seeing the two of you interact too. I see love in your family

[@whipchick90]

She's beautiful and smart! ♥️

[@dstew8540]

It's so good the Amish group your family members belong too keeps the door open for those who leave. So many others do not and the heartbreak, pain, and loss so many experience is so very cruel. Loved this video for so many reasons. TY.

[@1Melody1963]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on here. I think your (obvious) deep love and respect for your family and community is very good. And not filming them is the only decent thing to do. Your daughter is precious! Melody B in NC

[@lynnoakes3545]

It was neat meeting your daughter. About the dog fart we used to put our noses underneath our T-shirts

[@themrsteddybear1044]

What a beautiful young lady you are growing!!! It's great that she can intermingled with your family who are still with your old church!! Your daughter reminds me of Laura Engels from "Little house on the Prarie"

[@barbaraschellenberg1996]

She is doing such a good job explaining things!

[@moonviolet27]

🙂This was so lovely to watch. Your channel popped up while I was watching Montana Haven. I just subscribed 🙂

[@theamishpotato]

Montana Haven is awesome!

[@indigoblue4791]

I'm very happy with your talking head!! I respect you for wanting to protect your families privacy. 😊

[@darciejones7271]

@The Amish Potato- your daughter is so adorable! It is a blessing that she gets the opportunity to know her cousins, uncles & aunts, grandparents, and even at least 1 great grandparent.

[@eleanormay729]

Your daughter is adorable! I like that you are respectful of your Amish family.

[@graysonspaw3963]

I haven't been home (Indiana) since the pandemic and you guys talking about Shipshewana is making me homesick. Hopefully things can get better soon so I can go back to the market!

[@karlamoses479]

Your daughter is precious. So glad you let her share her views on her visit to see your family.

[@grayn.2342]

I'm new here, but deeply invested. Though one of the things I've noticed, is you're a great father!

[@netdog713]

what a cutie- your daughter looks like any little Amish girl walking around the Shipshewana flea market

[@UnkleJustin]

I found out the hard way not to play "skirmish" with little Amish kids. Stopped at their house in early spring because the mother had her quilts out front for sale even though there was still some snow around. She told the boys to be polite. I found out some stuff about "skirmish". It meant snowball fight. They were more like iceballs. These young boys had perfect aim AND they knew that a 50 yr old guy wouldn't chuck iceballs at little kids. Even though I got a black eye and a sore nose it was still brilliant!!

[@RockinRavenVA]

Their aim is second to none and they take no prisoners for sure!

[@lisam3002]

One of my good friends is amish New order believes in healing and salvation I love her way of living she's a blessing...

[@840kat]

That’s honor and respect. I appreciate your talking head and what you have to share!!

[@terywetherlow5980]

Very cute kid....she looks like the female version of you.....with Strawberry hair. My kids met my ex dad in laws Amish neighbors. My daughter came home and was so shocked...." They don't have toys mom....they have ONLY wooden toys" & she continued the Mom doesn't talk. Others talk for her....I explained what she saw. My one side of my family origin is Pa.Dutch.....Mennonites. My great grandma still dressed as they do. Both of my grandmother were " wild women " at that time.....lol. I appreciate coming from such STURDY STOCK....Amish are similar. My kids grew up in Lancaster Co., Pa.

[@veldajean1]

What a fun watch! I loved hearing your daughters thoughts and experiences when she gets to visit her Amish cousins and grandparents. Her experience reminded me of our boys experience. They always loved visiting and would be worn out from all the fun playing they had with their cousins. My son was also gifted a little Amish boy outfit when he was younger. Since they are older they love hanging out more with grandma and grandpa and playing board games with them.🧡

[@brendaplotz4897]

It’s so refreshing to watch your videos 🙏🏻

[@BombaclaatGatofish]

It's quite lovely hearing about all this from a child. She is so based, speaking plainly about being more interested in life without being surrounded by electronics. Very cool.

[@joanhenschel3511]

Thank you, dear Miranda and Daddy. Very interesting

[@LisaNH934]

Thanks Miranda on Indiana...that was informative! Great video ❤

[@tinarosenberg5781]

Miranda is a very special lady and a blessing to everyone who gets to be around her

[@julieplaggemeyer6118]

When I was a kid about 50 years ago my grandparents introduced us to an Amish family from Shipshewana when they came up to Michigan. I have no idea how they had became friends but they were. Their daughter was close in age to my sister so she spent the night at our house. I remember her teaching my sister and I how she put her hair up in a bun. We also went down to Shipshewana and spent a night at their home. This was a really special experience in my life that I will always treasure.

[@04curtis]

Love Shipshewana!! Love all the homemade things.

[@KimchiiQueen]

This is the cutest video in existence. This is the only video that would catch the attention of my nephews to teach them about the Amish. They ain’t gonna listen to adults

[@pammiedoodle8693]

What a sweet little girl❤️ It was very interesting to get the perspective of a young lady👍🏼 I don’t blame you one bit dad, for taking away the tv’s. There is nothing but trash on them anymore. We don’t watch them either and haven’t for a few years and we’re a little past middle-aged!🤫🤭😊 God Bless🙏

[@shenamason5822]

What a wonderful,beautiful blessing his girls are to them!!!! All the best to you and yours!!!!

[@davidgibson9866]

I went to Elkhart/Shipshewana and it was very enjoyable, I think there’s a flea market there😆 I enjoy your videos 👍🏻

[@pamfink4052]

Yes, in Shipshewana

[@beaub2409]

This was sooooooo precious, I totally enjoyed stories you both have. It felt like listening to my sons when they get sooooooo excited fo tell me something. Absolutely love the relationship you have with your daughter, you are a precious father raising an angel

[@serafinatruth4029]

Sweet daughter 🧡

[@michelledewitt7591]

She’s Adorable And I commend you for what you were doing and standing up for Christ and what is right. I have been reading the Amish, I guess love stories by Emilee Lewis who is a Christian. I love these books because it tells you of the The Different stages of courting when they can get married , Things that need to be taken up to the bishop, everything is based on the Amish life. Also I feel so good thinking I’m in the country right there in the kitchen & watching them bake doing chores we’re getting ready for church and taking down the walls for when Church is at their home so that all the people can have room in their home.So thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Hello from Shelly in small-town sparta Michigan Michigan

[@bradleywolfe1188]

Your family is wonderful thank you for the enlightening personal look into the Amish I live In Laporte county and visit Amish country often. We Hoosiers really appreciate the Amish and are lucky to have them here ,it’s a fascinating culture. I wish the whole world lived this way it would be a better world.

[@cindiemoore2530]

I also married a man who left the order. Our children were only a year apart and his family asked to keep our daughter when our son was born. Imagine my surprise when we went to pick her up and show off the baby to see her dressed in full Amish dress. His mother said it was a kindness because all of her young aunts were changing her "English" clothes constantly so putting her in Amish dress gave her a reprieve.

[@ktanner11]

I guess this kinda answers my question i was going to ask. I was going to ask if you taught your children pa dutch fir whatever reason. I work with alot if amish and am picking up some here and there very hard to learn for a language that is not written.

[@jerrymiller9700]

What an awesome video Miranda you're an angel you have a great gift 🎁

[@veragingerich2087]

There's not very many "regular" kids that know who Mommie and Dawdy are, but a couple of my little nephews do as well and it's the cutest thing! Haha. Keep these good videos coming!

[@michellemontgomery-jones2579]

Oh, the enjoyment I got from watching this!! 😃 You're love for your family is refreshing. The respect you show for your family and their community is wonderful and rare these days, unfortunately. Your daughter is wonderful! She is fun and easy to watch. She looks so cute in her Amish dress and headcovering. Her capp. Shipshewana is the location for a lot of my Amish fiction books. Thank you for helping people to understand a lot more about the Amish people and their community. God bless and keep you! 🙏😍🙏

[@janesmith9024]

I think it's good the grandparents can see the grandchildren. I don't think it will corrupt or harm either side.

[@TheCatman]

Hahahaha I've been in the harness shop, actually... It was a pretty cool place. (In Shipshewa

[@YosemiteSam01]

Respecting your Family is most important. When it comes down to it they are the ones you can trust.

[@onedogfarm6731]

Thank you for sharing this and narrated by your lovely daughter. It was eye-opening. I liked the part about the electronics. It's very interesting what you have to share. I have to say that your wonderful doggie needs a change in his diet if he's having tummy trouble. Before dry food was invented people fed their dogs from the table. Do the Amish do this? His diet may help him if it's meat and cooked veggies blended up in the blender. If he's been on antibiotics his gut flora has been affected and not sure if a probiotic would help. Thanks again for sharing 😊

[@theamishpotato]

Very interesting. I’ve wondered about dog food and if it’s actually healthy. We do feed him table some scraps but I’ve been considering giving him a non dog food diet. He isn’t gassy very often. It just happened to be when we were filming. Thank you for saying something!

[@user-lv4ok9vo5o]

My cat became ill after feeding him duck blood and days later raw beef. Normally those rare treats he loves doesn’t make him sick but he did become ill. Paid a fortune on medical and gave him antibiotics. Gave him manuka honey to help tummy cat loves that honey.

[@rosananoble2678]

It must be very difficult for you to be away from your Amish family, but hey life is too short to miss and enjoy what life gives to each individuals. Whatever your daughter decides for herself as it’s human beings life and hope she is not being left out with her grandparents and cousins. Good luck to what you do and hope life is enjoyable on the other side.😊🤞

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I took my Amish friends to Shipshewana for a horse auction a few years ago. It was fun. Wished we could have stayed longer to do some sight seeing.

[@lisamichele5286]

We have lots of lightning bugs ( fireflies) here in Ohio. I never realized other states didn't have them. lol :)

[@melroose6247]

Michigan and the southern states have them lol... just not very cold states like Montana maybe? Idk

[@dee4174]

Nothing worse than dog fart! They could bottle it as a weapon. 🤣 Your daughter is lovely. X

[@ruthiepooh86]

Beautiful little girl!

[@traciezolman9212]

So happy that you’re sharing this with us & your daughter. You are always so wise, funny & informative. Prayers to your crew ❣️

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

We had a old wringer washer . Everything was hung outdoors. Old ways even in New England. But life was so much simpler. You are a very kind and brave man. Take care.🌟🙂

[@MarB3942]

This was great for you 👏 to have your daughter experience your culture..l hope you consider more of the same. An avid follower.

[@lakelivingwithbarbkonie8762]

Your daughter is beautiful. We live in Winona which is near Shipshewana

[@shavaughn1980]

My husband is from Indiana. I lived there for a few years. We used to go to this restaurant in shipshewana called Essenhaus. It was so good! We live in Florida now so we haven't been there in years. I wish I knew how to make their noodles.

[@theamishpotato]

I’m thinking the owners of essenhaus have a restaurant in Florida to. Somewhere in Sarasota. I could be mistaken

[@melanietaylor8584]

Great video. You have a beautiful little girl. The farting dog was hilarious. Thanks for the information you share.

[@evelynfoster2706]

She is so precious !

[@sandyfreyman3501]

Yes I have heard they keep phones in the barns lol . Ringers are coming back for preppers for washing clothes. My grandmother always used old fashioned washers with ringers. And my husband was born in pen dutch country. His folks spoke pen. Dutch.

[@kristyjones7657]

Very sweet!❤ I think it’s great you took your kids TVs away!… I have kids that are in their 20s and they play way too many video games and watch too much tv!… I wish they had more hobbies!😎👍🏼

[@sheilahackney6214]

Your daughter is so cute!

[@christyj24]

We don't have TV but we do have our phones and laptops. I do not miss that television

[@marad.6309]

At 11:41... I remember having those washers in Brasil, in the 1970's. I believe ours were electric, though. I remember often getting our little fingers caught in those rollers and it was quite painful.

[@michaelduncan2759]

Mr. Miller (I hope I got that correct) you are completely justified/correct in your beliefs that you should not share your families information. It is the considerate and respectful thing to do.

[@veldajean1]

I had to chuckle when you mentioned the resources your wife was looking at to discover more about the Amish.😅 The only idea my husband had of what Amish were like was from the movie, “Kingpin.” 😂 It’s a comedy, that stars Woody Harrelson who is a professional bowler who convinces this Amish guy who is pretty good at bowling to drive across the country to Nevada to enter a $1million bowling contest with him to help his family recover their farm. It’s funny, but not an accurate depiction of the average Amish man. 😂

[@theamishpotato]

Haha I remember that movie.

[@greatwhitenorthlife2327]

This brings back some great memories. I had good friends who were missionaries to the Amish (very, very strict old order) in Tennessee. I spent a lot of time playing with my Amish friends. I miss it.

[@mountaingirl8124]

Where in TN? We live near some in middle TN. ☺️

[@jamiep2954]

My boyfriend used to play against Amish kids in a softball league and omg they were so good way better than us haha

[@mariannefairbairn1475]

I remember the wringer washing machines all to well. I was 3 or 4 and watching my older sister and decided to help pull the clothes through when my arm got sucked into it. She started scream and my mom had to come out of the house and down to the basement and told her to unplug it and open up the wringer. I wasn't shook up or anything I do remember I wasn't hurt. I think I just kept helping her.

[@carolnelson6601]

It’s simple respect of their privacy. It’s the same for anyone not just the Amish or just respect for parents Amish or not.

[@rickgibson4641]

How.close is Pennsylvania Dutch to Dutch? Would communication between the two be difficult?

[@karenhoffart7431]

Very interesting thanks for sharing!!

[@traceymoore6034]

Beautiful, sweet and very smart girl 😃❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@paws057]

Your daughter did a great job explaining her adventures. One question I did have is do you , your wife and both kids wear Amish clothes when you visit your parents and family? I don't mean to be nosey, just curious I guess!:)

[@martinmummert5614]

Please try to talk some Dutch with your daughter. I promise you she'll appreciate it later. Mir misse die mudderschprooch uff halde.

[@seanleith5312]

I am a computer guy, allow me be a little geeky here. Lets imagine taking Amish people out of US population and calculate separately. Right now Amish population is 0.35m, and annual growth rate has been steady at 40% every 10 years. US population is 332m, and annual growth rate has been 0.60%. 210 years from now, Amish population would be 410m, and US population (exclude Amish) would be 376m. That means, in 210 years, there will be more than 50% Amish people in US population. In 300 years, there will be 94% Amish people in the US population. I know what you are saying, "Amish can't reproduce in a constant rate", well, I just can't see that slow down that much. One positive out of this is: the crazy liberals that we have today will definite become permanent minority in 200 years (more likely in 130-140 years) , they will die off in 300 years. That's truly something to celebrate. Thank you Amish people, you make the world a better place!

[@sadnlonelywithoutmydaughter911]

@@seanleith5312 no offense but your calculations are definately off. Also putting an m behind your numbers makes no sense. Are you trying to measure in meters?? People aren't measured that way. Also how familiar are you with the Amish folk?

[@seanleith5312]

@@sadnlonelywithoutmydaughter911 Yes, you are right. I was off by a big margin. The reason I was wrong was because the 40% population increase is over 10 years, not 1 year. I mistaken that data. As a result all the results have to multiple by 10. So, it takes 200 years from now for Amish population to overtake US population. I have corrected my comment. Amish population would not play a noticeable rule politically in next 50 years. However, in 35 years, Amish population will reach 1million. Remember they tend to concentrated in a few states, therefore starting to play a role locally. As to how familiar I am with Amish, the answer is: I don't have to. The research data are publicly available, and my calculation is accurate (this time). By the way, you can search up: Amish population in 100 years. You will find out that it is not just me saying that.

[@johncunningham1098]

You are a good man and a good father. God bless.

[@markeholbrook]

Your daughter is cute and honest! I have a grand daughter who is pretty fearless, she's a lot of fun, but I don't see her much anymore. I hope that changes soon.

[@evaklaassen2807]

Das war ein sehr interessantes Video! Deine Tochter ist so niedlich mit der Haube auf! Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@pamfink4052]

Actually Southern Charm Ladies Boutique on Harrison doesn't sell candles lol 😂. Lots of "fancy" English clothes, some jewelry and scarves, but Mary Guevara doesn't sell candles. I go to her shop every June when I am up that way to see my oncology specialist over in Goshen.

[@theamishpotato]

I don’t remember those stores but we didn’t visit every store. We had fun doing it😂

[@karenenglish4900]

Hello. So just found you. Bischt du freundschaft? My family spreads from Bremen to Shipshe and beyond!! You are the age of some of my cousins and kids. Dawdys lived at Rock Run and St Rd 5. I understand the INFJ. I was raised Mennonite but married a guy from Toledo. Took me away from family setting. Will chat later, Karen Yoder, GA

[@theamishpotato]

Maybe?

[@Joseph88keyz]

I find your videos fascinating. I'm going to watch all of them..not sure how long that will take..but I'm going to

[@theamishpotato]

Thank you!