because i came i came because i read the shack

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[palapala]

All I can say Amelia is Wow. My mother in law lived near an Amish community and when we would go to town to eat sometimes there would be some there getting supplies from the store. Sometimes they were there in a horse drawn buggy. They are just very simple and live without the modern conveniences we have like Gas and Electric, I am not sure if all of the Amish live this way still, I think some may bend a little when it comes to that. I did see some come to town in a nice car once. I know that they don't teach their kids everything that public schools teach, their teaching is more farming, I think math, reading, the Bible, cooking, sewing, stuff like that. They don't teach things like politics or science, at least not the ones I have heard of.
 I think all of that is a sin to them.

They are going to love you at the University. I can't wait to hear what you experience there.
love and hugs
Barbara

[Cathy4]

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Some of the women in my church home-school their children.  There are laws about what has to be included in the curriculum to pass each year level, but I don't know how it works in practice.  They keep changing their minds about what to include.  I guess it's different in each country, too. 

I think there must be some fairly safe small communities, but there's never 100% certainty of safety anywhere.  Large communities can be isolating, but I guess small ones can too.  No matter how big they are, they can vary a lot.

How are you feeling today?

Lots of love, Cathy xx

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[Cathy4]

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I agree that people can get ill, no matter what community they come from.

Technology definitely helps to keep us safe sometimes.

Sometimes video games can be a waste of time.  It depends what a person gets out of them and what he or she could be doing otherwise.  Having fun is good at times.

Even though life is temporary, it definitely matters how we spend our time.  Reading good books can be a valuable way of spending time, but there needs to be a balance.  How we spend our time is one thing that influences our character and that is very important.  

I guess the amish girls don't want to be vain, but I agree that they have a dress code too.  Never cutting hair does sound impractical.

Lots of love, Cathy xx

[winnie]

Hey Amelia! Hope all is well with you today!
I am glad you joined us in ss this year! Yea!
take care dear!!

[Cathy4]

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I'm glad you told us that you're annoyed today.  I'm sorry that your brother didn't come back to take you to the cinema.  He shouldn't treat you like that.

I can understand you worrying about your cat being outside if she is usually inside.  How come she's an indoor cat?  Some cats end up being outdoor cats.  We had one who broke her leg and she stayed an indoor cat after that.

It sounds like your mother is being silly, not you!  Sometimes people don't like things and it stays that way.  People do occasionally change their minds about things, but people can't count on that happening.  Besides, you're already grown up.  Hasn't she noticed that?

Lots of love, Cathy xx

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Hi Amelia,
I also have an indoor cat and have to tell everyone to close the door, she is afraid of outside but she is still a cat and will try to sneak to the door and peek, any movement scares her back in though, once or twice she had the door close with her outside and she just hid under something.

I know that the Amish want to live a life free of material things and worldly things. For the girls, makeup is vain and cutting hair falls in that line also. Playing video games to them is being idle and that is a sin when work can be done. They teach what they need to live. Now I  think that Dr's should be allowed and medicine. Some do I believe. I don't think it says in the Bible that you can't take a child or anyone to the Dr if they are sick.

I am sorry that your mom does not accept you the way you are, seems to me they think they know what is best for you and just assume you are going through a phase. Life is full of phases but we are still who we are. Yes, some foods you may change your taste and like but then again you may never. I know that my taste changed for certain things but I still hate Spinach no matter how many people say they can make me like it the way they cook it. Never has worked yet, it is still slimy leafs. You should ask your mom and dad to sit down one night and talk, tell them that you want to know what it is they don't like about you and then ask them if they can accept you if you never change who you are and would love you for you no matter how they look at you. Tell them that it bothers you when they say that you will change. Tell them it is like being told you are not good right now but one day you will be. I know how that feels because my dad did that to me, I still am not good enough for him at 45 years old. I just wish he could have loved me for who I was. But he never really cared about much I was into when I was your age. I had dreams and loved art, I would draw and listen to my music and read, I was nothing to him even though I made money from the time I was 11 and made good money taking care of kids. It got me a job at a school for handicap children. My dad still does not really know me. I pray that your parents wake up and see the wonderful girl in front of them and all you have to offer the world.
Love and hugs
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Hi Amelia,

I'm sorry your parents make you feel like you should be different. Everyone is entitled to like or dislike food or other things. Nobody can tell you that you should like what they like. Your parents are being totally unreasonable about it.

I wouldn't recommend asking your parents what they dislike about you. It sounds like they would have a lot to say and you may never get the conversation onto anything constructive. I think it's their problem, not yours.

I'm sorry your brother and other siblings are so unreliable. That is very disappointing.

What you said about Amish people and small vs. large communities is interesting.

How are your health and pain levels at the moment?

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Love and blessings,
Sal

[Cathy4]

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How are you going?  I'm thinking of you and praying for you.  I hope you're okay.

Lots of love, Cathy xx

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I'm sorry you're family does that to you. It does sound a bit much. I hope you feel better, maybe you got out of the house for a while.

[arus]

You have mentioned your "friend" on MSN many times before - from what you say he says to you, he isn't your friend.  Friends don't say that.

That's all I will say.