As your channel grows there are more people that might not understand the ways of the Hutterite community, how lovely of you to take the time to answer questions and concerns. I hope that as people subscribe they will go and watch all of your videos, there is so much information and each one is beautiful, educational, funny and filled with love. You are truly a special young woman and I sincerely love watching your videos. Sending big hugs to you! 💕💕
thank you so much and I will try my best to always answer questions that people have, I so enjoy doing RUclips and teaching/showing you about everything 🙂
I passed through an Amish community near London, Ontario with my children. My daughter asked a beautiful young mother if she was missing out in the world. She was carrying her son and then she told my daughter, God, my husband, children, family, in-laws and community is her world. She held my daughter's hand and told her once you understand love you will know what I mean. Many years later my now married daughter often talks about that meeting and how much it impacted her life.
I had similar ideas as the assumptions you read when I first started watching you. All because of what others said who do not take the time to learn the truth. After watching all of your videos, you have resolved my false assumptions and taught me your culture. Now one of my favorite YT creators, you inspire, teach and entertain me. Thank you.
aww thank you so much and thank you for being here, that is why I do it so that people know what the truth is and that if they have a question and I'll try my best to get back to you and answer it for you 🙂
Everything I've learned so far about the Hutterite Life Style is so beautiful to me! My grandmother was born in an Amish Mennonite home. I was raised Methodist. Amish/Mennonite faiths are so strong and the people taught to be compassionate toward each other, not seen often enough these days. Where is the praise of God?. I've spent years learning everything I can about my family history and those wondeful religions. When I came across your channel I became interested in the Hutterite's way of life. I've since read many books and online articles and videos. I am an avid fan of yours. While I can see where it might not be everyone's cup of tea for various personal reasons, for me with my own strong Christian beliefs, the Hutterite Colony life feels like the best Society. I wonder how different my life would have been and how different it would be today had I been born into a Colony. Of course, at 65 with aging disabilities it's in all likelihood too late for me to experience that life first hand. I want you to know how much I appreciate the positivity and hope for the future you bring into my life by sharing a way of living I didn't even realize existed! There really are places where people live successfully and communal under the rules of Christianity! Thank you again. I look forward to watching your videos. God bless you and your Colony. I love that dogs never seem to know when they have outgrown the size to be lapdogs! So sweet and comforting our pets can be.
thank you so much for your sweet comment it means a lot to me as well as being bale to share our life with you. ahh yes Kona sometimes still acts like a big baby but that is one thing that I so not mind 🙂God bless you ❤
Something in the RUclips algorithm suggested your channel. I consider myself quite well read and I had never heard the word Hutterite before. I at first thought it was a mineral I had never heard of. Now I am learning something new. I must tell you that I have seen many different youtube videos, but I am astonished at what I would call your artistic cinematography. Subject and settings are always visually intriguing, and the joy and humor are refreshing. Keep it up. And I have worked as a professional baker off and on for the past 25 years and you are good at that too.
thank you for your comment and for being here with us, the mineral water cracked me up and I understand so many people have never heard of us before. ohh a baker sounds like an amazing job especially since I love making things 🙂
I love the way you answered questions. You just provides fact and we’re not led by your feelings. Thank you for sharing your week with us. I hope you have a wonderful week.
The planting in the green house is so uplifting after the long winter, thank you 🙏 😊. Your responses to the comments were very well said! I hope watchers realize that you speak the truth about your community. Kona is so attached to you, it’s so much fun to watch. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your week!
I loved your Q&A! I live around a large amish community. So many rules, so much religion and so much rebellion. What I see in you is Jesus! Your heart to live for him is so beautiful... your lifestyle to live out the new testament church is very inspiring! Authentic hearts is what he longs for and I love how beautiful you guys do this. Also, being in a kingdom community is such a rare thing. It is SO hard to find people who come along side and truly live and walk with one another! What you have is a gift! ♡
Your lifestyle is a beautiful and the singing is so comforting, that song is so uplifting. Can you recommend or put together a playlist of your community singing, it truly makes my heart happy.
Thank you for another spirit-filled vlog. The scenery you share is so beautiful, depicting the seasonal change… and your words make me smile, inside and out 😀
I’m going through a difficult time in my life, which has made it hard for me to sleep at night, but thankfully I found your videos. They are so peaceful and help reduce my anxiety. You have been my friend during sleepless nights and I am very grateful. Also I love Kona and the singing at the end.
Marzipan is almond paste substance used as icing or for decorations on some cakes, I was starting to get worried something might have happened, waited all day for your post. I love your posts. Blessings sweetie
Giselle I believe you doing this vlog is definitely showing the truth of your community which, is beautiful. I myself have learned so much from your vlogs. God Bless.
I love the community based way of life. I love the balance of individuality with the unity of such a strong community, joined by a common faith. Beautiful!! Salvation is by faith in Christ by repentance and faith in what he accomplished for us on the cross...His death and resurrection . Good works are evidence of a reborn heart. Grace
I love that Kona still wants to sit in your lap. My new pup wants to be swaddled like a baby and fall asleep in my arms and of course I oblige. I'm sore from 2 days of washing windows and the verse you added at the end of your blog helped me so much. He is our strength in our infirmities, all of them. Thank you Giselle and sweet hugs to you and your Kona.
Hi Giselle, I also live in a Hutterite community n I love it too , where we can worship n work together 🙏, we don’t have to worry if we’ll ever go hungry and more , the colony provides us with everything 🙏
I like to use vinegar instead of fabric softener too. My skin is pretty sensitive, but I also get sweaty and dirty during my job and life. Nobody notices the smell once it’s dry.
I am continually impressed by how you are always learning new video techniques and by your artistry. By your sweet Pinterest perfect plants and how you take time to show us little moments of care and reflection. Whether it’s making a nice beverage or doing some thing simple yet satisfying like putting away the towels. An every day moment that we all get, elevated. How someone can miss seeing your individuality and gifts while watching your videos, I do not understand.
You are so up lifting and encouraging you make me smile and bless my heart. I love watching how God moves in people lives ... Whooo hoooo the green house begins I hope it starts warming up soon Good night and God bless
I have nothing but respect for the lifestyle of you and your colony. I know you work hard, and I see individuals practicing their interests in lots of your videos. I love your hymns at the end, they bring peace to my heart. I am looking forward to a video on how to crochet your wonderful rugs.
I am so grateful you have just posted this video 💕. I’m in Scotland, it’s 2.50am and I can’t sleep as I’m having trouble with my breathing due to having flu. So this video has fair brightened me up. I love that you share your day to day life with us and am always struck by how incredibly hard working you all are, both for the benefit of your community and yourselves. Sending you love and best wishes 🤗💕
When our young family lived in Germany 86-90, I noticed they used marzipan not just in food but also for making Christmas decorations. Delish and Ritter was one of my fav German choccy brands. So happy you did a quick Q n A. It is interesting to hear what other people assume about other cultures. Especially if they try to project their own ideas on yours. Do people really think you would have a RUclips channel, so well thought out and artfully crafted without freedom of individualism? I guess they will have to figure it out for themselves, but your answers were very mature and wise for such a young person. Soz about your friend not making the trip. 😵💫 Thanks for another delightful video. God’s peace and love to u and your colony! Give Kona a big squeeze for me. ✌🏻🤗 PS Fiesta started this week in San Antonio and its hot as blazes. Just watching the melting ice chilled me out. lol
God bless you and thank you for your comment, I know that there will always be questions and thoughts on our way of life but I will try my best to clear up as many questions that people have. 🙂 I don't think I'm quite ready for the heat yet our temp around here is nice but a little too muddy for my liking 🙂
Ya we traveled to Berlin and into East Germany (then) and got pieces of the wall. People from the East side walked and drove miles just to walk through the Brandenburg Gate. Amazing sight to see some families reunite. We brought clothes and lots of sweets etc..
Giselle, thank you for another window into your community life. You said you hadn't heard of marzipan before. It is simply ground almonds, water (a little) and powdered sugar to make a paste. It can be soft like in the Ritter chocolate or shaped into little fruits, or animals, for example, and painted with edible food colourings to be what you want it to look like and air dried until it is hard on the outside. It is a sweet that was invented in Germany, (der Marzipan) centuries ago, which is why I am surprised that you didn't know of it. I believe Hutterites originated in German speaking communities in Switzerland or Czechoslovakia? Please correct me if I'm in error😊 I love your interesting vlogs.
Another great video. I had it saved in my watch later and I really needed it tonight. So much peace in the song you played at the end and I loved your q&a, I wanted to applaud some of your replies - speak that truth!
Wonderful video. Love your positivity when a get disappointing news. I wish I was able to do that. Have a wonderful weekend Giselle, family and community
I am binge watching your videos, trying to catch up, as I crochet a head covering. I used to wear one a lot and got away with it bc it is definitely not a societal norm here but I’ve been thinking about wearing one again. I love your videos. Peaceful and serene and wholesome. Thank you for your content!
Love the vlog, it’s ok, when ever you put on your vlogs it’s fine. I love the chocolate too. Love seeming all the plants bloom, how exciting. You have such a green thumb. You get married when you are ready, it’s up to you and what your heart desires. Like you if you want to leave the kibbutz no one will stop you. We have many people that left and come back as they miss everything about the kibbutz life. Most of my friends live overseas and I have not seen them in along time, hopefully see them soon. I agree with you everyone is an individual with there own talents, likes and dislikes, if they want to pursue something let them go for it. Thanks for the vlog it made my Sunday and now I can start the work week on a high. Love the singing.
you are most welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it and I wanted to say my Sunday will start soon and it will but currently its late so I'll get to bed soon :)
Your beliefs align with ours (We are Presbyterian). We were blessed to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary last Monday. He ordained our marriage so He sustains it. We'd planned to take a train trip to southern MI to see my best friend, but since no east-bound trains run from Chicago right now, and I'm scheduled for back surgery on May 4th. Prayers are appreciated. Enjoy spring, the season of New Life. Hi to Kona!!!
Aww wow! So many yrs of marriage is so inspiring these days. My husband and I met in a sort of hospital for people who are mentally ill. We both wanted to end our lives. We found each other and have been married now for 21 going on 22 yrs. Marriage is such a good thing. Shalom.
Prayers for a trouble free surgery and speedy recovery. We will all be in perfect form in Heaven! Congratulations on your anniversary! That is quite an awesome accomplishment!
sending you love and prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery. 52 years of marriage you were married a year earlier then my grandma, its so wonderful that you still have each other ❤
Missing you. I so look forward to your vlogs. You have such a sense of love, calming, compassion, caring and love about you. I truly enjoy learning about you and your life. The scenery of the area which you share is breathtaking. Thank you for taking the time to educate me on your life in the Hutterite Community. I hope all is well, anxiously awaiting your next vlog. Sending you a big hug. Sue
Giselle thank you for sharing as always, I had commented on your previous post regarding on the get my towels soft when hanging them on the line,and I managed to remove the top of fabric softener in my washer and it was absolutely gross and only vinegar will be added now. So my washer thanks and I thank you . 💕🇨🇦
Thank you, Fräulein Giselle, for sharing some footage about the river and yes I can see the water level has risen. How much higher will the water level rise ? This ham and cheese sandwich you are eating looks delicious. I'll be back in a minute, gona make me a sandwich too. Ok I’m back. What's the temperature in the hot house, where all the seedlings are getting a head start ? Greetings from down under, half a world away. Our summer just doesn't go away, having a few more hot days and nights. This morning's temperature reading was 28 deg. C.inside and outside, and it got to 34 deg C by midday, and that's in the shade. A question for you, did my small package arrive at your address? Keep well, all of you. Doug.
honestly we are hoping that it will rise some more especially since it drastically drops during the summer months so I'm not sure we will have to see although almost all of our snow is gone unless it will come from elsewhere. yes I did get your package thank you so much 🙂
The hymn is one of my favorites.....oh How it makes me homesick for the accapella 4 part harmony singing of the Plain Mennonite Community I was part of during my middle school years...moons ago. Thank you for sharing this beautiful music and heavenly 4 part harmony...tears. Your videos bring back sweet memories of my childhood in my community. You are a light for Jesus in this dark world.
Glad to see a post from you!! Marzipan is almond paste, very commonly used in Christmas baking and for decorations. I toured a marzipan shop in Lubeck, Germany. They use it to mold all sorts of miniatures animals and other things.
Thank you for another beautiful vlog. It's very interesting to see and hear about Hutterite life and beliefs. I always look forward to your videos. You answer questions very patiently!
How good is it that we sing the same worship songs in different hemispheres, on different continents, in different cultures, in different musical and Christian worship traditions and Christ is Lord of us all? Thanks Giselle! Love the choir arrangements at the end of your videos
Bless you for being so patient with answering peoples’ questions about your faith and community. ❤️ I love it that Kona still likes to sit on your lap!! 😄 The waffle cookies looked really good. I’ll have to try this! 😊 Thanks for sharing your videos with us!
I love dark chocolate, dark n orange, salted caramel or raspberry are my favorite combos. I read something in a friend's house once that read, "to plant a garden is to live by Faith" 😊
I have a little plaque that says,"You"re nearer God's heart in the garden." It does remind me we may plant the seed, but God gives it life. Miracles are all around us, if we just take the time to look. All the best to you from Vermont US.
A little tear over the chocolate, that was my Dad's favorite. I used to fetch his newspaper at the weekend and treat him to the marzipan chocolate. Very popular in the part of Saxony he came from. Marzipan is made with ground almonds and icing sugar. You remind me I must get some seeds planted. It snowed hard here on Thursday and is very cold again after some lovely sunny Spring days. Here in the UK we can get all seasons in one day sometimes. Sorry you didnt get together with your friend. Hope you get a visit soon.
I am so inspired by your communal living! I love ❤️ the way you do it! Seems like a great way to live: always working as a group, with your friends and family. On the outside we have to work alone (which sucks b/c it’s lonely) so keep doing what you’re doing. You really have it good. (Trust me)
My mother would have thrived in a community like yours. She spent her whole life searching for a God loving community where she fit in. Watching your videos I think she would have thrived there and been a blessing to the community . I wish she could have found it. She died Thursday and my heart is broken.
You work for your community , growing your own food is so fulfilling . I had a huge garden ,I think women are drawn to the nurturing and creating aspect of gardening. When I went to bed tired from hard work it was a good feeling . I have lupus now and the tired is different and sucks. How does your communty deal with people who have something like lupus? I am sore and achy and can’t overdo , would I have easier tasks and less work hours ?
I'm sorry to hear that you have to deal with something like that, sending you love. yes when it comes to something like lupus or disabilities we don't expect you to work more then you are capable of and it would be a job that is easy on you so that you overexert and hurt yourself even more.
So sorry your friend could not make it. I feel your community is so beautiful! Watching your videos shows the giving & caring of each other. I also see that God is not to be taken lightly & that it is extremely important to put him first in everything so that the community will be blessed.❤🙌❤
Hi Giselle! I really enjoy you vlogs and look forward to them every week. I especially like the scenery shots that you share. It’s so beautiful where you live. I also enjoy the choir music and scripture at the end. Today song was just beautiful and appropriate as we enter into to Easter season. Be Blessed ❤️
"I HAVE to get married???" LOL, you had me going there for a minute! But honestly, I hope you do find yourself a great fellow someday to fall in love with and start your own Hutterite Colony. If and when that day does come, your brothers are sure going to miss you! Poor Kona, she's not a lap dog anymore!
Hi Giselle, ahhh the greenhouse…spring is near 🌸💐🌺🌷🌼🌻🌹 Keep your spirits high even in disappointment know that god has a reason. Bless you this week - your videos bring such joy!
Thank you for the video! I enjoy seeing your life and I don’t care to be judgmental! I see a fair bit of individual expression in your community and as you say, people are free to leave! Have a blessed day!❤️
My husband and I have been looking at different greenhouses. But until then I think I’m going to start some seeds and prepare to grow some vegetables. I am an elder in the Presbyterian Church, and I’ve said many times before I find your community and your beliefs to be inspiring. I am glad that you are able to share your gifts and talents with so many people. I usually start on Thursday looking for your videos, and rest assured they are a treasure whenever they arrive. If I am feeling sad or blue I watch several of your videos and it lifts my spirits right up. If there’s ever anything I can do please let me know. Enjoy your week. Kona sitting in your lap is an indication that you are her person. She sees you as her mother figure. My dog Saffy Does the same thing with much enthusiasm often resulting in bruises. Our dogs love her so much, and that is a gift a treasure. Have a great week and stay warm, I think I am going to the beach tomorrow.
how different our weather is, I'm still wearing my winter jackets :). I am happy to help you out and that my videos are a comfort and are able to lift your spirits. wishing you the best 🙂
Thank you for always being so patient and understanding in answering our questions, Giselle. I really appreciate it, when it's almost impossible for you to tell whether someone is asking out of genuine curiosity or whether it's discrimination. I was one of those who asked the marriage question...because I genuinely LOVE learning about different cultures. I don't hate or criticize any culture that believes in some form of arranged marriage or that it is best to be married, or not. I just love observing and learning. You and I share the same God and faith...that's what truly matters. Love, Amanda.♥️🇨🇦
Giselle, you are such a lovely person. Thanks for the beautiful video. I am so sorry for your disappointing news. I am asking our Heavenly Father to bring you and your friend together soon!
I use vinegar in place of fabric softener too. I grew up using cornstarch and water and wiping dry with newspaper to clean windows. Thank you for all the videos you share on here. I am mennonite and I enjoy seeing the differences and similarities between our community. I think I would enjoy living together like you do.
You are 100% right Giselle explaining about God seeing us as individuals. Our relationship with God is a personal one. The Word of God is our map and instruction. People draw their conclusions without knowing an individual. I've done it myself. I have watched your vlogs everyone of them and by now I feel I know your heart and testimony and you shine with God's love ❤️!!
Your community is certainly different from what most of us live in but also free of so much of the stress! Most of us could certainly use more of a community feeling in our lives that you all have there. Maybe there is less options in what you can choose to do work wise but it appears to me that there is far less needs or concerns about how to make ends meet than we have. In my own life I chose a career because it allowed me to live the way I wanted. It does not define who I am. It appear to me that your community simply does the work needed to allow you to live as you have chosen according to your beliefs. Keeping to yourselves to avoid the distractions and problems in the outer world has its appeal to me.
I chose my job based on what my mind could handle and how much school I could afford. I find that not everyone can choose their occupation they want because they lack the education or scores on assessment exams to get into the education program. I did intake at a college and it was just sad. People got stuck doing jobs they hated. This is quite common.
Even though I have a university degree, I have to pay it back and it's 75K. My military service of 5 years only paid for 16K of schooling. So I don't make enough to live like I want. I would have to get married to have more income or help to pay for housing.
Bravo!! Another uplifting vlog. Your explanations are so good. I love the way you faced your disappointment. In today’s world most people get bent out of shape when EVERYTHING doesn’t go their way. You have a very mature, Christian attitude which is very refreshing. Look forward to next week’s vlog.
Hello! Another wonderful video! To answer your question on marzipan, it's an almond paste. I personally am not a fan, but everyone else in my family loves it. I'm glad to see signs of spring has come for you. It's a time for growth and God's renewal. God bless you, your family, and the colony.
I'm sorry your friend had to cancel. I'm sure she is just as disappointed as you are. I learned the power of vinegar as a teenager. Working at a small restaurant taught me many wonderful things. It's a staple of my cleaning. Big Hugs 💜💜💜
Such a loving Heavenly Father that allows us to practice our devotions to Him how, where, and what we may. You did an excellent job of answering questions about community/individual faith in God, the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. It’s all good. Carry on with your vlogs with joy and confidence. You make the world a better place.
One of the highlights of my travels in the States was visiting with the Hutterite colony outside Harlan, MT for a week. Everyone I met was so warm and friendly with the meals simply being out of this world! I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend the Sunday service which they conducted in English for my benefit instead of the traditional Old German. As the years pass, my thoughts often run to them hoping all of them are doing well. It was their being on my mind so much lately that led me to your channel. Thank you for all you do here!! ❤️
I want to do this!! Is there a way to sign up. I would have stayed and begged for a family to adopt me or begged someone to marry me.. but I am a girl so we are stuck with waiting. Ugh.
It's great you take the time to answer questions because people get the answer straight from you instead of maybe thinking it's a different answer. When people don't know or don't understand is when prejudice happens so it's better to teach others the truth.
As your channel grows there are more people that might not understand the ways of the Hutterite community, how lovely of you to take the time to answer questions and concerns. I hope that as people subscribe they will go and watch all of your videos, there is so much information and each one is beautiful, educational, funny and filled with love. You are truly a special young woman and I sincerely love watching your videos. Sending big hugs to you! 💕💕
thank you so much and I will try my best to always answer questions that people have, I so enjoy doing RUclips and teaching/showing you about everything 🙂
I agree totally. Thank you!!
I passed through an Amish community near London, Ontario with my children. My daughter asked a beautiful young mother if she was missing out in the world. She was carrying her son and then she told my daughter, God, my husband, children, family, in-laws and community is her world. She held my daughter's hand and told her once you understand love you will know what I mean. Many years later my now married daughter often talks about that meeting and how much it impacted her life.
The singing this week is glorious. I love hearing the choir in the background and watching you go about your day.
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I had similar ideas as the assumptions you read when I first started watching you. All because of what others said who do not take the time to learn the truth. After watching all of your videos, you have resolved my false assumptions and taught me your culture. Now one of my favorite YT creators, you inspire, teach and entertain me. Thank you.
aww thank you so much and thank you for being here, that is why I do it so that people know what the truth is and that if they have a question and I'll try my best to get back to you and answer it for you 🙂
Well said!
@@gisellewaldner9406 you’re such a sweet person 😀
Everything I've learned so far about the Hutterite Life Style is so beautiful to me! My grandmother was born in an Amish Mennonite home. I was raised Methodist.
Amish/Mennonite faiths are so strong and the people taught to be compassionate toward each other, not seen often enough these days. Where is the praise of God?.
I've spent years learning everything I can about my family history and those wondeful religions.
When I came across your channel I became interested in the Hutterite's way of life. I've since read many books and online articles and videos. I am an avid fan of yours.
While I can see where it might not be everyone's cup of tea for various personal reasons, for me with my own strong Christian beliefs, the Hutterite Colony life feels like the best Society.
I wonder how different my life would have been and how different it would be today had I been born into a Colony. Of course, at 65 with aging disabilities it's in all likelihood too late for me to experience that life first hand.
I want you to know how much I appreciate the positivity and hope for the future you bring into my life by sharing a way of living I didn't even realize existed! There really are places where people live successfully and communal under the rules of Christianity!
Thank you again. I look forward to watching your videos. God bless you and your Colony. I love that dogs never seem to know when they have outgrown the size to be lapdogs! So sweet and comforting our pets can be.
thank you so much for your sweet comment it means a lot to me as well as being bale to share our life with you. ahh yes Kona sometimes still acts like a big baby but that is one thing that I so not mind 🙂God bless you ❤
I’m 66 and I feel the same. I love these Hutterites, and their history is amazing.
I love that you indented your paragraphs 😊.
Something in the RUclips algorithm suggested your channel. I consider myself quite well read and I had never heard the word Hutterite before. I at first thought it was a mineral I had never heard of. Now I am learning something new. I must tell you that I have seen many different youtube videos, but I am astonished at what I would call your artistic cinematography. Subject and settings are always visually intriguing, and the joy and humor are refreshing. Keep it up. And I have worked as a professional baker off and on for the past 25 years and you are good at that too.
thank you for your comment and for being here with us, the mineral water cracked me up and I understand so many people have never heard of us before.
ohh a baker sounds like an amazing job especially since I love making things 🙂
God always intervenes when I need your videos the most! Such a wonderful feeling!
Yes, you know you are absolutely right. Same here. Wow! Holy Spirit Workin.......
@@sarahrickman6609 He sure is and I am so thankful for Him!
He is Good 🙂
@@gisellewaldner9406 All the time!
I sent you a message on Instagram! 💜
I love the way you answered questions. You just provides fact and we’re not led by your feelings. Thank you for sharing your week with us. I hope you have a wonderful week.
thank you and wishing you a well week 🙂
The planting in the green house is so uplifting after the long winter, thank you 🙏 😊. Your responses to the comments were very well said! I hope watchers realize that you speak the truth about your community. Kona is so attached to you, it’s so much fun to watch. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your week!
thank you for being here as well as for your kind comment blessings to you 🙂
I loved your Q&A! I live around a large amish community. So many rules, so much religion and so much rebellion. What I see in you is Jesus! Your heart to live for him is so beautiful... your lifestyle to live out the new testament church is very inspiring! Authentic hearts is what he longs for and I love how beautiful you guys do this. Also, being in a kingdom community is such a rare thing. It is SO hard to find people who come along side and truly live and walk with one another! What you have is a gift! ♡
thank you so much for your comment it brought some tears to my eyes and I love having you here with us 🙂
Your lifestyle is a beautiful and the singing is so comforting, that song is so uplifting. Can you recommend or put together a playlist of your community singing, it truly makes my heart happy.
Thank you for another spirit-filled vlog. The scenery you share is so beautiful, depicting the seasonal change… and your words make me smile, inside and out 😀
thank you 🙂
I’m going through a difficult time in my life, which has made it hard for me to sleep at night, but thankfully I found your videos. They are so peaceful and help reduce my anxiety. You have been my friend during sleepless nights and I am very grateful. Also I love Kona and the singing at the end.
Marzipan is almond paste substance used as icing or for decorations on some cakes, I was starting to get worried something might have happened, waited all day for your post. I love your posts. Blessings sweetie
I got worried too 😅
Marzipan/almond paste is also used as a filling in a lot of Dutch baked goods😊
ohh thank you for letting me know and my apologies I should have let you know that it would be late I don't want you to worry
Well described. I am French and we used it a lot in France in some of our pastries. 🙂
So lovely to listen to that beautiful music at the end...I've missed listening to the Hutterites singing. Thanks for the vlog too.
my favorite part of your video's is the beautiful hymns sung and it brings me such peace. Thank you Giselle.
Yay!!! I helped my mom plant seeds today. And my left foot kept falling asleep. My mom made lunch, humus sandwiches with spinach and fruit.
sounds delicious 🙂
I love that you show your love for your dog. Kona is so sweet. I always say that God made dogs far better souls than we humans could ever hope to be.
that is so true they are so loyal and will love you forever :)
I have disability, (hearing) and have a service dog. They are so amazing, he keeps me safe and makes sure I am ok in every situation!
Giselle I believe you doing this vlog is definitely showing the truth of your community which, is beautiful. I myself have learned so much from your vlogs. God Bless.
thank you and God bless you 🙂
I love the community based way of life. I love the balance of individuality with the unity of such a strong community, joined by a common faith. Beautiful!!
Salvation is by faith in Christ by repentance and faith in what he accomplished for us on the cross...His death and resurrection . Good works are evidence of a reborn heart. Grace
Thanks for your clear words.
I love that Kona still wants to sit in your lap. My new pup wants to be swaddled like a baby and fall asleep in my arms and of course I oblige. I'm sore from 2 days of washing windows and the verse you added at the end of your blog helped me so much. He is our strength in our infirmities, all of them. Thank you Giselle and sweet hugs to you and your Kona.
aww that is just adorable for Kona the only thing she still wants is to sit in my lap and I'll take it hugs to you too ❤
I just love the singing and scriptures. Beautiful channel. Thank you for sharing each time. Prayers and warm thoughts to you and your family.
Hi Giselle, I also live in a Hutterite community n I love it too , where we can worship n work together 🙏, we don’t have to worry if we’ll ever go hungry and more , the colony provides us with everything 🙏
I like to use vinegar instead of fabric softener too. My skin is pretty sensitive, but I also get sweaty and dirty during my job and life. Nobody notices the smell once it’s dry.
I think that's why I love it so 🙂
I am continually impressed by how you are always learning new video techniques and by your artistry. By your sweet Pinterest perfect plants and how you take time to show us little moments of care and reflection. Whether it’s making a nice beverage or doing some thing simple yet satisfying like putting away the towels. An every day moment that we all get, elevated. How someone can miss seeing your individuality and gifts while watching your videos, I do not understand.
thank you I'm am glad that you enjoy the vlogs and happy to have you with us 🙂
Hello Giselle your RUclips videos are a ministry I love watching they are peaceful and calming!! The singing in this video was beautiful 🌸
You are so up lifting and encouraging you make me smile and bless my heart.
I love watching how God moves in people lives ...
Whooo hoooo the green house begins I hope it starts warming up soon
Good night and God bless
soon we will be planting in the garden God bless you too 🙂
Thankyou for taking time to talk to your viewers and answer questions about your way of life.
I have nothing but respect for the lifestyle of you and your colony. I know you work hard, and I see individuals practicing their interests in lots of your videos. I love your hymns at the end, they bring peace to my heart. I am looking forward to a video on how to crochet your wonderful rugs.
I am so grateful you have just posted this video 💕.
I’m in Scotland, it’s 2.50am and I can’t sleep as I’m having trouble with my breathing due to having flu.
So this video has fair brightened me up. I love that you share your day to day life with us and am always struck by how incredibly hard working you all are, both for the benefit of your community and yourselves.
Sending you love and best wishes 🤗💕
I truly hope you feel better soon. God bless,
A prayer for healing has went up. Shalom.
Sorry to hear you have the flu. Prayers for a speedy recovery 🤒🙏🏼🙂
I do hope that you feel better soon and sending you love ❤🙂
🙏💐Prayers for your healing.
Oh Kona! You are SO beautiful! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I enjoy the singing and Bible verses!
Your answers were honest and beautiful.
thank you
When our young family lived in Germany 86-90, I noticed they used marzipan not just in food but also for making Christmas decorations. Delish and Ritter was one of my fav German choccy brands.
So happy you did a quick Q n A. It is interesting to hear what other people assume about other cultures. Especially if they try to project their own ideas on yours.
Do people really think you would have a RUclips channel, so well thought out and artfully crafted without freedom of individualism? I guess they will have to figure it out for themselves, but your answers were very mature and wise for such a young person. Soz about your friend not making the trip. 😵💫
Thanks for another delightful video. God’s peace and love to u and your colony! Give Kona a big squeeze for me. ✌🏻🤗
PS Fiesta started this week in San Antonio and its hot as blazes. Just watching the melting ice chilled me out. lol
God bless you and thank you for your comment, I know that there will always be questions and thoughts on our way of life but I will try my best to clear up as many questions that people have. 🙂
I don't think I'm quite ready for the heat yet our temp around here is nice but a little too muddy for my liking 🙂
Wow, you must have some amazing stories from living in Germany at such a historic time!
Ya we traveled to Berlin and into East Germany (then) and got pieces of the wall. People from the East side walked and drove miles just to walk through the Brandenburg Gate. Amazing sight to see some families reunite. We brought clothes and lots of sweets etc..
Giselle, thank you for another window into your community life. You said you hadn't heard of marzipan before. It is simply ground almonds, water (a little) and powdered sugar to make a paste. It can be soft like in the Ritter chocolate or shaped into little fruits, or animals, for example, and painted with edible food colourings to be what you want it to look like and air dried until it is hard on the outside. It is a sweet that was invented in Germany, (der Marzipan) centuries ago, which is why I am surprised that you didn't know of it. I believe Hutterites originated in German speaking communities in Switzerland or Czechoslovakia? Please correct me if I'm in error😊 I love your interesting vlogs.
Another great video. I had it saved in my watch later and I really needed it tonight. So much peace in the song you played at the end and I loved your q&a, I wanted to applaud some of your replies - speak that truth!
Wonderful video. Love your positivity when a get disappointing news. I wish I was able to do that. Have a wonderful weekend Giselle, family and community
thank you and you too 🙂
Thank you Giselle,for making this,the lord brought us on your path,so thankfull for that 🙏🏻🤝👍❤️🙏🏻
Giselle that hymn was so healing and comforting to me. Been having a few hard days and this was like balm to the soul. Thank you xx
I am binge watching your videos, trying to catch up, as I crochet a head covering. I used to wear one a lot and got away with it bc it is definitely not a societal norm here but I’ve been thinking about wearing one again. I love your videos. Peaceful and serene and wholesome. Thank you for your content!
Love the vlog, it’s ok, when ever you put on your vlogs it’s fine. I love the chocolate too. Love seeming all the plants bloom, how exciting. You have such a green thumb. You get married when you are ready, it’s up to you and what your heart desires. Like you if you want to leave the kibbutz no one will stop you. We have many people that left and come back as they miss everything about the kibbutz life. Most of my friends live overseas and I have not seen them in along time, hopefully see them soon. I agree with you everyone is an individual with there own talents, likes and dislikes, if they want to pursue something let them go for it. Thanks for the vlog it made my Sunday and now I can start the work week on a high. Love the singing.
you are most welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it and I wanted to say my Sunday will start soon and it will but currently its late so I'll get to bed soon :)
Your weekly videos are so encouraging to me. I look forward to seeing them every week.
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Your beliefs align with ours (We are Presbyterian). We were blessed to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary last Monday. He ordained our marriage so He sustains it. We'd planned to take a train trip to southern MI to see my best friend, but since no east-bound trains run from Chicago right now, and I'm scheduled for back surgery on May 4th. Prayers are appreciated. Enjoy spring, the season of New Life. Hi to Kona!!!
Aww wow! So many yrs of marriage is so inspiring these days. My husband and I met in a sort of hospital for people who are mentally ill. We both wanted to end our lives. We found each other and have been married now for 21 going on 22 yrs. Marriage is such a good thing. Shalom.
Prayers for a trouble free surgery and speedy recovery. We will all be in perfect form in Heaven! Congratulations on your anniversary! That is quite an awesome accomplishment!
sending you love and prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery. 52 years of marriage you were married a year earlier then my grandma, its so wonderful that you still have each other ❤
Thank you for sharing your perception, of love happiness. Joy and calmest with me. From RI
Oh, Giselle, your individuality shines through with every video.
One of the important things in life is to treat others like you would like to be treated.
that is true 🙂
Missing you. I so look forward to your vlogs. You have such a sense of love, calming, compassion, caring and love about you. I truly enjoy learning about you and your life. The scenery of the area which you share is breathtaking. Thank you for taking the time to educate me on your life in the Hutterite Community.
I hope all is well, anxiously awaiting your next vlog.
Sending you a big hug. Sue
Giselle thank you for sharing as always, I had commented on your previous post regarding on the get my towels soft when hanging them on the line,and I managed to remove the top of fabric softener in my washer and it was absolutely gross and only vinegar will be added now. So my washer thanks and I thank you . 💕🇨🇦
Awe I loved this video. So happy you did the Q & A. I always love when you share a song ❤
Well said. Thank you for weekly posts. I look forward to seeing your pretty face and watching your beautiful community thru the seasons.
thank you for being here with us 🙂
Thank you, Fräulein Giselle, for sharing some footage about the river and yes I can see the water level has risen. How much higher will the water level rise ?
This ham and cheese sandwich you are eating looks delicious. I'll be back in a minute, gona make me a sandwich too. Ok I’m back. What's the temperature in the hot house, where all the seedlings are getting a head start ?
Greetings from down under, half a world away. Our summer just doesn't go away, having a few more hot days and nights. This morning's temperature reading was 28 deg. C.inside and outside, and it got to 34 deg C by midday, and that's in the shade.
A question for you, did my small package arrive at your address? Keep well, all of you. Doug.
honestly we are hoping that it will rise some more especially since it drastically drops during the summer months so I'm not sure we will have to see although almost all of our snow is gone unless it will come from elsewhere.
yes I did get your package thank you so much 🙂
The hymn is one of my favorites.....oh How it makes me homesick for the accapella 4 part harmony singing of the Plain Mennonite Community I was part of during my middle school years...moons ago. Thank you for sharing this beautiful music and heavenly 4 part harmony...tears. Your videos bring back sweet memories of my childhood in my community. You are a light for Jesus in this dark world.
Giselle, thank you for sharing your authentic life. You are wise beyond your years. A true heart after our God. So proud of you!
thank you 🙂
Glad to see a post from you!! Marzipan is almond paste, very commonly used in Christmas baking and for decorations. I toured a marzipan shop in Lubeck, Germany. They use it to mold all sorts of miniatures animals and other things.
oh wow that is amazing :)
Thank you for another beautiful vlog. It's very interesting to see and hear about Hutterite life and beliefs. I always look forward to your videos. You answer questions very patiently!
thank you 🙂
I absolutely love the music you share at the end of your vlogs, and the scripture you share as well. Thank you.
How good is it that we sing the same worship songs in different hemispheres, on different continents, in different cultures, in different musical and Christian worship traditions and Christ is Lord of us all? Thanks Giselle! Love the choir arrangements at the end of your videos
Your ice has broken up! Spring is right around the corner.
Have a wonderful week, Giselle. Thank you for always sharing with us.
Bless you for being so patient with answering peoples’ questions about your faith and community. ❤️ I love it that Kona still likes to sit on your lap!! 😄 The waffle cookies looked really good. I’ll have to try this! 😊 Thanks for sharing your videos with us!
I love your positive attitude it is very uplifting. Thank you stay safe
As I listen to the singing and view the scenery around your colony, I feel peace and quiet come to my soul! Thank you.
I love dark chocolate, dark n orange, salted caramel or raspberry are my favorite combos. I read something in a friend's house once that read, "to plant a garden is to live by Faith" 😊
I have a little plaque that says,"You"re nearer God's heart in the garden." It does remind me we may plant the seed, but God gives it life. Miracles are all around us, if we just take the time to look. All the best to you from Vermont US.
both of those are beautiful thank you for sharing 🙂
You would love this movie called Faith like Potatoes. It is a farmer in Africa long ago. Crazy story. True story.
A little tear over the chocolate, that was my Dad's favorite. I used to fetch his newspaper at the weekend and treat him to the marzipan chocolate. Very popular in the part of Saxony he came from. Marzipan is made with ground almonds and icing sugar.
You remind me I must get some seeds planted. It snowed hard here on Thursday and is very cold again after some lovely sunny Spring days. Here in the UK we can get all seasons in one day sometimes. Sorry you didnt get together with your friend. Hope you get a visit soon.
aww I'm sorry about your Dad. we have gotten snow but it disappears the same day and is never all that much. wishing you a beautiful week ❤
I am so inspired by your communal living! I love ❤️ the way you do it! Seems like a great way to live: always working as a group, with your friends and family. On the outside we have to work alone (which sucks b/c it’s lonely) so keep doing what you’re doing. You really have it good. (Trust me)
Kona is so precious❤️You are too. So sweet. Love your videos. As a Christian , I love watching about how other Christians live.
Hutterite life seems to have many blessings!
My mother would have thrived in a community like yours. She spent her whole life searching for a God loving community where she fit in. Watching your videos I think she would have thrived there and been a blessing to the community . I wish she could have found it. She died Thursday and my heart is broken.
Aww I'm sorry to hear that, my condolences to you sending you love and prayers ❤️
You work for your community , growing your own food is so fulfilling . I had a huge garden ,I think women are drawn to the nurturing and creating aspect of gardening. When I went to bed tired from hard work it was a good feeling . I have lupus now and the tired is different and sucks. How does your communty deal with people who have something like lupus? I am sore and achy and can’t overdo , would I have easier tasks and less work hours ?
I'm sorry to hear that you have to deal with something like that, sending you love. yes when it comes to something like lupus or disabilities we don't expect you to work more then you are capable of and it would be a job that is easy on you so that you overexert and hurt yourself even more.
Hi Giselle, that answered some questions ty. I'm glad Kona still likes to sit in your lap. God Bless, stay safe and healthy..
thank you and you to 🙂
Thank you for the glimpses of your community. Blessings 🙏💕
So sorry your friend could not make it. I feel your community is so beautiful! Watching your videos shows the giving & caring of each other. I also see that God is not to be taken lightly & that it is extremely important to put him first in everything so that the community will be blessed.❤🙌❤
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I loved the music/song toward the end….
Even with the dullness of winter, your land and streams are beautiful. Your Kona is just as frisky as our Kona. It makes me smile to see him.
Hi Giselle! I really enjoy you vlogs and look forward to them every week. I especially like the scenery shots that you share. It’s so beautiful where you live. I also enjoy the choir music and scripture at the end. Today song was just beautiful and appropriate as we enter into to Easter season. Be Blessed ❤️
thank you and you too 🙂
"I HAVE to get married???" LOL, you had me going there for a minute! But honestly, I hope you do find yourself a great fellow someday to fall in love with and start your own Hutterite Colony. If and when that day does come, your brothers are sure going to miss you! Poor Kona, she's not a lap dog anymore!
no poor Kona was half on, half off my lap but did sit for longer then I ever thought she would quite something that one 🙂
You will never know how much I look forward to your videos.
awww thank you so much ❤
Hi Giselle, ahhh the greenhouse…spring is near 🌸💐🌺🌷🌼🌻🌹
Keep your spirits high even in disappointment know that god has a reason. Bless you this week - your videos bring such joy!
Hi Jodi.
I just love seeing spring come to your lands! More of those amazing shots please!
Thank you for the video! I enjoy seeing your life and I don’t care to be judgmental! I see a fair bit of individual expression in your community and as you say, people are free to leave! Have a blessed day!❤️
My husband and I have been looking at different greenhouses. But until then I think I’m going to start some seeds and prepare to grow some vegetables. I am an elder in the Presbyterian Church, and I’ve said many times before I find your community and your beliefs to be inspiring. I am glad that you are able to share your gifts and talents with so many people. I usually start on Thursday looking for your videos, and rest assured they are a treasure whenever they arrive. If I am feeling sad or blue I watch several of your videos and it lifts my spirits right up. If there’s ever anything I can do please let me know. Enjoy your week. Kona sitting in your lap is an indication that you are her person. She sees you as her mother figure. My dog Saffy Does the same thing with much enthusiasm often resulting in bruises. Our dogs love her so much, and that is a gift a treasure. Have a great week and stay warm, I think I am going to the beach tomorrow.
how different our weather is, I'm still wearing my winter jackets :). I am happy to help you out and that my videos are a comfort and are able to lift your spirits. wishing you the best 🙂
I loved the song at the end. Very pretty!
Hi, how are you doing??
Thank you for always being so patient and understanding in answering our questions, Giselle. I really appreciate it, when it's almost impossible for you to tell whether someone is asking out of genuine curiosity or whether it's discrimination. I was one of those who asked the marriage question...because I genuinely LOVE learning about different cultures. I don't hate or criticize any culture that believes in some form of arranged marriage or that it is best to be married, or not. I just love observing and learning. You and I share the same God and faith...that's what truly matters.
Love,
Amanda.♥️🇨🇦
Giselle, you are such a lovely person. Thanks for the beautiful video. I am so sorry for your disappointing news. I am asking our Heavenly Father to bring you and your friend together soon!
I just love listening to your ladies & Gents singing ❤
I use vinegar in place of fabric softener too. I grew up using cornstarch and water and wiping dry with newspaper to clean windows. Thank you for all the videos you share on here. I am mennonite and I enjoy seeing the differences and similarities between our community. I think I would enjoy living together like you do.
You are 100% right Giselle explaining about God seeing us as individuals. Our relationship with God is a personal one. The Word of God is our map and instruction. People draw their conclusions without knowing an individual. I've done it myself. I have watched your vlogs everyone of them and by now I feel I know your heart and testimony and you shine with God's love ❤️!!
Psalm 119:105
Your community is certainly different from what most of us live in but also free of so much of the stress! Most of us could certainly use more of a community feeling in our lives that you all have there. Maybe there is less options in what you can choose to do work wise but it appears to me that there is far less needs or concerns about how to make ends meet than we have. In my own life I chose a career because it allowed me to live the way I wanted. It does not define who I am. It appear to me that your community simply does the work needed to allow you to live as you have chosen according to your beliefs. Keeping to yourselves to avoid the distractions and problems in the outer world has its appeal to me.
thank you for your comment 🙂
I chose my job based on what my mind could handle and how much school I could afford. I find that not everyone can choose their occupation they want because they lack the education or scores on assessment exams to get into the education program. I did intake at a college and it was just sad. People got stuck doing jobs they hated. This is quite common.
Even though I have a university degree, I have to pay it back and it's 75K. My military service of 5 years only paid for 16K of schooling. So I don't make enough to live like I want. I would have to get married to have more income or help to pay for housing.
That exact marzipan dark chocolate Ritter Sport bar is my all time favorite candy in the whole world 🥰🙋🏼♀️😂 lucky you!!
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to answer those questions 😊 I hope you have a blessed and beautiful day ❤️
I love watching you do gardening. I would love to see more about what you know about plants.
I love that song!! Also, the waffle cookie is such a great idea. 😋
Love your Q and A! Great answers!
Your pink and black plaid dress was very pretty. God bless you as you share the love of Jesus through your vlogs. ❤ 😍 💖
Bravo!! Another uplifting vlog. Your explanations are so good. I love the way you faced your disappointment. In today’s world most people get bent out of shape when EVERYTHING doesn’t go their way. You have a very mature, Christian attitude which is very refreshing. Look forward to next week’s vlog.
Wonderful video. I felt for you in your disappointment and your joys.
Hello! Another wonderful video! To answer your question on marzipan, it's an almond paste. I personally am not a fan, but everyone else in my family loves it. I'm glad to see signs of spring has come for you. It's a time for growth and God's renewal. God bless you, your family, and the colony.
I guess it helps that I love almonds and the taste that almond flour gives to bakes goods 🙂 blessings to you and your family
Nice to see you Giselle 😊 blessings to all🙏
blessings to you 🙂
You make me feel sooo calm - I love watching your videos and learning about your way of life. HUGS to Kona from Australia
I'm sorry your friend had to cancel. I'm sure she is just as disappointed as you are. I learned the power of vinegar as a teenager. Working at a small restaurant taught me many wonderful things. It's a staple of my cleaning. Big Hugs 💜💜💜
hopefully things will work in our favour soon and I love vinegar such a handy thing to use 🙂
Such a loving Heavenly Father that allows us to practice our devotions to Him how, where, and what we may. You did an excellent job of answering questions about community/individual faith in God, the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. It’s all good. Carry on with your vlogs with joy and confidence. You make the world a better place.
One of the highlights of my travels in the States was visiting with the Hutterite colony outside Harlan, MT for a week. Everyone I met was so warm and friendly with the meals simply being out of this world! I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend the Sunday service which they conducted in English for my benefit instead of the traditional Old German. As the years pass, my thoughts often run to them hoping all of them are doing well. It was their being on my mind so much lately that led me to your channel. Thank you for all you do here!! ❤️
oh wow I'm glad that you were able to experience and get a first hand look/ feel at how we do things 🙂
I want to do this!! Is there a way to sign up. I would have stayed and begged for a family to adopt me or begged someone to marry me.. but I am a girl so we are stuck with waiting. Ugh.
Finally spring is coming to your colony! Wonderful.
It's great you take the time to answer questions because people get the answer straight from you instead of maybe thinking it's a different answer. When people don't know or don't understand is when prejudice happens so it's better to teach others the truth.
Hi Angie.