I was watching a documentary on Hutterite life, and one of the elders of the community said something that truly moved me. He said, “From the cradle to the grave your taken care of, and you will never be alone in a time of need.” I will never forget that.

@notabiologist7162

3 жыл бұрын

That’s worth more than all the gold and diamonds anyone could buy. I would give anything for that.

@Lauren-vd4qe

3 жыл бұрын

but it comes with a price; comply or leave...

@notabiologist7162

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lauren-vd4qe - Every family, community, state, & country has rules one must live by to remain a member. You could go live alone in the woods to try and have complete freedom to do whatever you want, only to find the rules of God and nature are even there. The point of life is not to indulge your every want, but to learn to submit to what is good and right and just (God). I spent 50 years doing what I wanted, grasping at happiness, and trying to be “free”, only to find out submission to God is the only true freedom that exists. It seems to me the Hutterites are doing their best to live their lives in submission to God, together as a community, and although they are imperfect just like all of us, they seem to be doing it pretty well.

@restonthewind

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lauren-vd4qe Every community comes with this price, only sometimes it's comply or be caged rather than comply or leave.

@Lauren-vd4qe

3 жыл бұрын

@@restonthewind EVERY community comes with THIS price? um, i dont think so!! the hutterites are WAY more restrictive than MY community!!

Notwithstanding the recent pandemic, life for a single person in Canada or the US is lonely. Urban life lacks any sense of community. From what little I know about Hutterites, I think they have the found the 'secret sauce' for Community. Modern culture and living could learn a lot from examining this young woman's videos. Her portrayal, although light-hearted at times, of Colony life depicts values and structure to which we need to return. Please continue this work as I believe your message is timely and important. And finally, thank-you for taking the time and effort to share your thoughts and observations. May I say your maturity far exceeds that of your years. Kind regards, ..

@wendi2819

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you!!! I live by some apartment complexes and there are so many very young women there with 3 or 4 tiny children of several races and no husband at all. They are dragging those kids out all hours to the store. And that's occuring thousands of other places!!! Society is breaking down.

@laraduff256

2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@China-Clay

Жыл бұрын

So true, I wondered if the community missed mealtime together, or if a break from routine was good? When we got our family together for Easter dinner in 2021, after nothing for over a year, they all thought it was so good to be back again!

@commonomics

Жыл бұрын

So true, I wish secular communities could work this way. It would be amazing, fulfilling and healthy.

@martizacharias4064

Жыл бұрын

@@wendi2819 wtf

The one thing that stands out for me is how polite the children are. A little guy offered to help me load my chickens into a tote...everyone works on the colony where I go for my chickens and the nicest people!

How silly that the same three people leave a thumbs down on these. Stop watching them instead of leaving your petty thumbs down. She’s sweet, she’s beautiful, she’s doing a terrific job of showing colony life, and I love her. So go away.

@idothings6685

3 жыл бұрын

Acknowledgment is what they crave, and you just gave them that. Just ignore it.

The Hutterites have a beautiful way of life. Our society is falling apart. I hope the Hutterites protect their colonies and don’t let our screwed up society influence them.

@Cynnas

3 жыл бұрын

How is "our" society falling apart? What's screwed up about "our" society?

@rachel031404

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cynnas everything lol

@geijoe1926

3 жыл бұрын

The Hutterites are just as corrupt as anybody else for example the love traditional men

@notabiologist7162

3 жыл бұрын

@@geijoe1926 - How do you know that? What does “the love traditional men” mean?

@johnnydeere1887

3 жыл бұрын

@@geijoe1926 ?

I actually worked with a ex Hutterite guy from Manitoba in Alberta 25 years ago on an oil rig and he said he wanted to make money and see the world. He also said he missed the colony because it is very stress free and a lot of fun. I don't know whatever happened to him. He wasn't too happy in the world. You have a very interesting and unique channel.

@biglockjoker6259

Жыл бұрын

I also worked with a Hutturite on a oil rig. The push, the driller, and the derrickhand where all cousins and in the same colony. All Hutterites. I was the outsider.

@Albertanhockeyfan

2 ай бұрын

My dad ran away from the colony and worked at the oil rigs in Fort Mackmury,I don't know if I spelled that right,but he then came back to the colony

I’m 59 now. When I was 24 I visited a Hutterite community for one weekend stay (I wrote to them in advance to ask if I could visit and determine if this was a life I wanted to live.) I lived the people and the way they live in community! But in all honesty, despite the lovely way they live I could not get over how cold it was there! I also thought it would be hard not to see my family back in Maryland very much if at all. Anyway, it was a beautiful community! We made food, the kids enjoyed ice skating, I watched them perform the play “Madam Butterfly”! And I had a very nice young woman stay near me and be my guide to teach me about life there. The most impressive thing was how they really live out their faith- they even made food and brought it into New York City to feed the homeless and share Jesus’ love.

One of the first things I noticed is how beautiful your blouses are! They are made with a lot of care and aren’t all the same. It’s a small thing, but very nice!❤️

I am praying for all good things in your life. You are an inspiration and I love the scriptures you always post at the end.

I have been watching many of your videos. I am JUST fascinated! I have always been fascinated by Hutterited, but, particularly as I get older. In my 20's I felt such a strong desire to spread my wings, think deep, rebellious thoughts, being spontaneous. The older I get, I appreciate a simple, quieter life. I am comforted by boundaries and predictable routines. I wish I'd understood the value of these things when I was growing up on a small acreage in Alberta. What I saw as boring, I now view as peaceful. I often see Hutterites at my local Value Village and I smile if they look at me, but they are usually chatting with each other. Thank you, for allowing us all into your beautiful reality. It is just lovely. You are proof to young people everywhere that maturity is not gained from seeing and experiencing the whole wide world. It comes from self-discipline and faith and humility before God.

@China-Clay

Жыл бұрын

I guess you have to do some living to appreciate those things!

WOW lady! Your little blouses are absolutely fantastic!

What a sweet time away from home with your Aunt and cousins. Your blouses turned out swell. Thanks for sharing about your experiences off the colony. God’s ✌🏻 G!

As always you videos remind me to be happy with what I have!

You are so hard working and talented. God Bless you!

Great job on your shirts loving them sleeves I am going to look up cottage cheese pie it looked so 😋 good

Such a lovely video! I enjoy your videos so much! I am looking forward to seeing your beautiful gardens again this spring! Also, beautiful job with the blouses

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! happy that you enjoyed it.

I m glad you came back Giselle I love your blogs and i look forward yo seeing you every day thank you so much .

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! and thankyou

Thank you for sharing your life. I love your shirt designs they are so pretty.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! and thank you

I am glad I watched this. It's great how you cook for the community and eat together. When I was growing up, my family always had dinner together. Growing up, we had no cell phones.

I love your attitude toward work and the world. It's very positive and mature.

Thank you for sharing🙏 I've often thought of life in a family like yours. I think I would have enjoyed it. I appreciate the team effort. One of my favorite old sayings is, 'Many hands make light work'. 😁🙏💕

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

ah yes thats true :) you are so welcome

It is fun to watch your videos. It gives me a glimpse into your life that I would never have otherwise. There are so many people in the world, so many different ways of living. Your way is unique and shows a strong sense of caring for the community. Your cooking and sewing for so many people is skilled and you make it look easy. Thank you for sharing.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

you are so welcome makes me happy to hear that you enjoy getting a look into our everyday lives.

@pjewellful2012

Жыл бұрын

Yes you all are very skilled! Thanks for sharing this! I want to get back to doing more by hand and becoming more self sufficient for my family as well. Best wishes!

Your blouses were really quite lovely! Thank you for sharing with us. ❤️

I am reminded of trips to Isle of Dogs & Canary Wharf when we lived in Hackney! God bless you in your new adventure!

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

thank you Go bless you

I loved your shirts, each one of them was a work of art. ❤

Your sewing is beautiful! The Lord has blessed you with this special talent. God bless all that you do!

Thank you for sharing,Giselle! -Alberta, Canada

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 😊

Thanks for taking the time to educate everyone who watches these videos. Education is very important!

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure! thanks for watching.

Your blouses were beautiful, you are such a talented hard working lady. Keep safe.

You did a great job on the blouses!

Your gift is peace, thank you for sharing🙌🏻👍🌺

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

you are so welcome.

I really enjoy your videos. I never knew of your colony. In quite impressed by it. Your colony has my full respect

@gisellewaldner9406

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy them 😊

Giselle, I so value/enjoy your videos. 🙂🌷 Such wonderful information on a lifestyle foreign to many, yet incredibly important. Thank you, tusind tak .. for sharing your time away from the colony. I loved how you missed being together with people you'd shared your entire life with .. and that you missed the togetherness. ♥

Thank you for answering my question about if adjusting to living off the colony or returning was harder as well as answering all the other questions others asked. I am sure this was harder for you to film than your other videos. LOVE all your blouses you are sewing. So beautiful.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

yes it was a bit more difficult and want to sit down some other time and tell more this was kind of the opening piece.

And your videos are outstanding with informative content. Thank you.

Your sewing is beautiful . Freedom is a frame of mind. Family is most important along with community.

Also loved “ as long as it gets done”!

Hutterite colony life is a miracle in the world. Greatly appreciate it, provided you people are born again and filled with the Holy Spirit . You present the videos cinematically and it's greatly appreciated

Love watching your videos!!!

Hello Giselle 👋 First of all, You have an absolutely amazing work ethic and pride in your seroundings and its not a false pride. You are always busy and fill your day with what I believe is structure that lot of youth do not or have not in there lives. And some adults. Guidance and proper upbringing. Thank you for the wonderful videos in what is a crazy world out there now. Such a pleasure to watch. Thank you; Valerie-lynn 💕

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

thank you im glad you enjoy the vlogs.

Playin a little catch up and the shirts are amazing! I am wanting to simplify my wardrobe and love skirts and t shirts. I want to make them but so scared to begin. I can sew fairly well and do more alterations and quilts, but I've only made one shirt and the pattern and detail was just BLAH!!!! Blessings!

Just stumbled across your videos, reminds me of my family. Even your accent sounds just like my cousins. My dad grew up in a Hutterite colony and we go and visit as often as we can. Watching your videos gives me a reminder of my family when I'm not able to visit.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

welcome, welcome...oh wow thats interesting I guess when we are always around each other we don't hear the accents.

@leonabuckley32

3 жыл бұрын

@@gisellewaldner9406 That's what my family always says too. Interesting, my grandpas last name was Waldner, I'm related to many of them and several in Canada. Do mind sharing what colony you're in?

Your family must be so proud. 🙏🙏🙏😊😊🙏🙏

Wow, those big pieces of snow!!!

I’m 62 and I never heard of Hutterite However this is very interesting and enlightening learning about new cultures Keep up the good work! Also I always become very hungry watching the cooking Lol

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

welcome I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@ma.lizasantos5442

2 жыл бұрын

@@gisellewaldner9406 hi Giselle I'm glad I found a channel like this ..I found that you have an amazing life ...Very simple but yet peaceful and productive ...it is like what the scripture says about the work for a women should be if only I cud have an opportunity to live like that I wud be very glad ....if u have a Facebook I like you to be my friend ...this is liz

Your blouses are truly lovely❤️You are a gifted seamstress. I can understand investigating the unknown... And I can understand returning to your family and community. I envy the companionship and comfort in the knowledge of being cared for from the cradle to the grace. In our world... So many abandon their own families and live only for their own wants and needs. Father commands us tolove one another and to serve one another.... Unfortunately many sheep have lost their way.....

I'm late to your channel, but as to jobs that men/women do - in my life, my husband mostly does the yard work....obviously in your colony, the ladies/children do most of it. It's just how you divvy it up. Your blouses are beautiful! I love the detail you put on them!

Your Roller Blading skills are fantastic, I need roller skates with 4 wheels 😃 love your way of life, thank you for sharing, we live in the United States of America, I feel a great calming when I watch your channel 💜🌠💐

Easy blankets to make are the tied fleece blankets. No sewing and they are so warm. We make small ones for children in hospital and large ones for the homeless. Great fun to work on them with friends.

You sew beautifully. Your blouses are lovely and your dresses complement them. I agree with you. Everyone should be able to try any job they want to. If it doesn’t work out that’s fine.

Yes a beautifully done sleeve!!

New subscriber. Thank you Giselle. I enjoyed your video! And your clothes...your sewing is amazing. Oh yes, i have cottage cheese in the fridge. ;) i need the ccp recipe! Lol ty God bless you

I love watching you sew!!

I think everyone needs a sense of community. Sometimes I wish I had the blessing you have. While I have my family it’s lonely as I’m the only female here in my home. I miss church and friend’s. But we’re on a new farm a new city for only a few year’s. Im the root of the family. You are blessed.

Thanks for your videos. I love your community and the hard work that goes with it. My German family came from Yugoslavia after WWII because of persecution. They were also very industrious and of course like you, yummy cooks. I love those shirts that you made. You could start a shirt making business for conservative Christian homeschoolers. They would love those!

@UnicornWranglerRed

Жыл бұрын

I am not conservative Christian and I would even wear those beautiful blouses to layer with. So pretty!

Hi, this is so uplifting ☺️

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you think so!

Such a lovely way of life.

dear Giselle, thank you for sharing your life and your experiences. You were talking about sharing life with your family and friends, which I find very important. I am watching the channel "Nicki Positano" a lot. It's a little town in Italy, with a lot of community and wonderful landscape. People like each other, care for each other... When I watched your video, it made me think of Positano, so I thought maybe that channel would inspire you too. ❤️ Olivia

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

well thank you for your suggestion I'll be sure to check it out, it sounds lovely.

Your blouses are beautifully made. What is it about puddles and little ones, they love splashing around in puddles and mud.

@emmib1388

7 ай бұрын

sometimes us big people like to do stomp in puddles too!

You do beautiful work.

Much love, peace, I love you folks❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

Probably a silly thing to comment on, but I love the variety of sleeves on your blouses. Such creativity. Ah well, never mind about it being silly. I commented before I got to the part where you were showing yourself working on a sleeve. :)

Beautiful blouses!

“As long as it gets done” Exactly!

I love your shirts that you make and your dresses!!! I am in the middle of making my own clothes and I wish that I could sew as good as you!! 🙏🏼

Please share more about you leaving! So interesting

Another lovely blog....was that Lemon Chiffon Pie? Looked yummy.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

it was a cottage cheese pie :)

@mersea2

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I thought it was lemon pie filling, and you added whipped meringue. Looked yummy, anyway

I remember picking high bush cranberries, when I was little. It made the most delicious jelly but smelled like stinky socks when my Mom boiled the syrup. The french call them "Pembinas".

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

oh yes cranberries have quite the odd smell

I am over 60 and I lonely. I just found your channel. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing this. I am in the Catholic Faith, though not sequestered (isolated from community), I find that many DO NOT understand my faith and that I am very limited on friendships and sharing. I love that you have your community. You are so young, yet you set such an example for me. Thank you.

@overcomer1921

2 жыл бұрын

Stop worshipping mary and FOLLOW JESUS.. HEAVEN or HELL when you die.. remember your good DEEDS WONT FORGIVE your BAD DEEDS only the SHED BLOOD of JESUS CHRIST. REPENT and be BORN again,BAPTIZED and holy spirit FILLED. John 3:3

@Em-im2vi

2 жыл бұрын

Kathie I know it has been months but I saw your comment and my heart went out for you. May God place a family of believers around you ❤️ Psalm 68:4Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds ; rejoice before him-his name is the Lord. 5A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. 6God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

@kathieponder7708

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you

I currently live alone so I can relate to when you left the colony. It's really hard. I hope I don't live alone forever.

@charlielanguellholt3877

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing 😊😊👋👋

Thank you for sharing your life! I wish I knew how to sew

@susandelaurier8691

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a used sewing machine at a thrift store. Watch you tube videos. Bet you can learn.

I can cook and crochet and garden but I cannot sew . I wish I had your skills❤️ I buy most my skirts and tops second hand and would love to be able to alter things so they fit better. I hope you’re having a great week❤️❤️🥰

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

I can't crochet and I still have a lot of sewing to learn so maybe we are even :)

I'd love to know what your tattoo says on your wrist, I've seen it in a few videos and surprised no one else has been curious.

@Anna-es9bs

2 жыл бұрын

I am too.

@sue1263

2 жыл бұрын

I think it something she regrets and she has stated many times that she does not want to talk about it.

@kathyaldava7830

29 күн бұрын

Sometimes it’s good to talk about it. It helps others.

I love those blouses. They are beautiful. I would like some for my daughters, but I just don't have much sewing ability.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

they are actually fairly easy to make.

I made a version of the pie and it was lovely! (from Secrets of a Hutterite Kitchen by Mary-Ann Kirkby). Please share your recipe (if you havent already ;-) : Schuten Pie (Cottage-Cheese Pie) 1 1/2 cups dry-curd cottage cheese* 1 cup thick cream, or 1/2 cup whipping cream and 1/2 cup sour cream 1 egg slightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup Golden syrup 1/2 tsp nutmeg Stir all the ingredients together and pour into an unbaked pie crust. Bake at 350 F for approximately 45 minutes.

Your blouses are lovely. Modest and pretty

I absolute love the dresses they are so beautiful. If you don't mind me asking while you were away from the colony were you able to visit? Or keep in touch with people?

You seem to be a very strong willed independent individual with a healthy sense of confidence and self worth ... I wish you the best and that we someday meet in His kingdom ... your life is inspirational and you probably don’t even know it. Stay the course and continue to walk in the Word.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your sweet comment I appreciate it and it makes me happy that you enjoy the videos.

The Crown Royal bag for games pieces...same way of storring them in our home too.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

Its so useful 😊

Those sandwich makers make yummy cheese hashbrowns too!! Blanch Shredded potatoes in salted water drain and store in a container. I mix together shredded cheese with the potatoes butter the griddle and put the top down. Yummy.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

oh wow I've never heard of this method before, it sounds absolutely delightful I have to try it now.

I enjoyed the video men vs women I don't compare y'all , I look at y'all as Equal y'all work so hard home kitchen and in the fields as the guys in the shop cut'n grass planting the crops and most of all The Choir how I do enjoy Your Singing and The Songs are Just A Blessing , Thank Y'all, Jesus Loves You ( Y'all ) 😇🎶🇮🇱🎼😊♥️

You are quite the beautiful enigma. Deep into the religion and a hard working family oriented woman. Yet that sparkle in your eye exceeds the boundaries that the colony life has put upon you. I know you well in some ways. I could have married my perfect catholic high school and grade school sweetheart. But no I left the parameters of my family and religion and chose the rebel lifestyle deep in the woods and carving out a farm and factory with far too many girls of improbable quality and upbringing. Such an adventure! But now that security of the group living looks wonderful. One can't just check on and out as it suits the self. Everything has a price and sometime the cost is too high.

I really enjoy your vlog, but sometimes I have trouble watching it. I rarely make it through an episode without wandering into my kitchen to see if I have the ingredients for whatever it is you've been cooking! =)

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 oh this made me laugh and made my day.

Nice listening to you again god bless you,

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you

This is the first video I’ve watched of yours, and I’m so puzzled! I will have to research your way of life. I’m most intrigued by the contrast of a tattoo with a head covering! Beautiful video, and I will keep watching and learning!

i found this channel 3 weeks ago, i went back and watch you from the start. i now watched all. i have 101 Questions and 99 stories. my family has been friends with 2 colonies in our area of central Alberta . first my grandfather then my father, i or we [ i have a twin brother so i always say we] met some boys our age back when we were just 12 only once. we did alot of trading hogs with both colonies. now the 1st story- for more than 30 years first my grandfather, then my father were like mail men one lady gave piles of letters for my grandfather to take to her sister in another colony when grand father was killed in auto crash, then my father took the letters back and forth, Last july Dad died from the covid virus, as well as mom, when this virus is all gone we will go to both of the colonies and try to see if we also can be friendly with them.

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

welcome, welcome oh wow this is amazing the way that you met and interacted with Hutterites I'm sorry for your loss losing someone is never easy. if they knew your grandfather and father then I'm sure they would be happy to have you.

Such pretty blouse sleeves.

You seem so sad this week ! Hope your ok ! 😢

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm ok thankyou ☺

Very interesting!! I'm drywall taping at 2 colonies in mb right now. Bloomfield and Hidden Valley colonies. Wonderful people, great food they give me daily. I just wish they'd give me more rhubarb wine.... it was delicious!

@gisellewaldner9406

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I have family in Bloomfield my grandma has a sister there 😊

Oh, my! You use the Crown Royal bags for game pieces, too😊😊😊 We need to adopt your child care practices❤️

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

its just too perfect not to :)

The crown royal bag cracked me up....

The shirts you made are very pretty. I always enjoy the Bible verses you share. I pray the Lord always takes care of you and keeps you safe and well. Your videos always inspire me in the way of our Lord. And the pie filling looks delicious! I’d like the recipe if you don’t mind sharing it.

That's so awesome!

I have a snap press too. Your shirts and dresses are very pretty

Great video thanks for sharing your video

My dear Giselle if you ever move to Calgary. You would be very wekcomed at our home.. ..l do understand why you went back your parents siblings..💞🥰❤you are so talented.. 😚

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

thank you

Just found your channel. What I found interesting is that I found that my grandpa ( my mom's dad ) was Mennonite which I didn't know until a few years ago when my mom showed me pictures of his parents my great grandparents. I guess that's were I get my love for working in the garden and being out in the out doors come from it also comes from Grandma to but she was just a regular farmer's daughter lol

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

welcome, welcome...well that is interesting :)

@alidahall8726

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. And another thing for me to learn about

Tile Rummy! So fun!

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

I recently discovered it again.

You are a precious person.

Your videos are so interesting and calm. If you get around to answering questions again, I would love to know who chooses the menu? Do things like fish tacos (which looked amazing) go over well with the older members? Do you always cook or are you on some kind of rotation? It doesn’t seem like you are with your family much or is that because you just don’t film with them? Thanks for posting!

@gisellewaldner9406

3 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoy the videos. the ladies that are cooking choose the menu and yes we have a rotation we cook for a week with a partner and we have 10 cook weeks so I'm im in the kitchen every ten weeks. my family doesn't really want to be in vlogs but, I have started adding them more (still no faces allowed) maybe soon they won't mind as much.