Ida Wengerd

February 1, 2001

After reading of 81 year old Daniel who put his faith alone in Jesus Christ, It really gave me a high to read it. And the Angels rejoice in Heaven when you become a born again Christian! We know how he feels and what he is going through. We were 53 and 55 years old. Four years ago when we left a strict Amish church of man made rules it was an awful awakening to find out the truth in the Bible.

God does not tolerate man made rules-Rev 22:18 and 19. Anyway, my Mother was hurt when we left the Amish and said I couldn't come unless I wear Amish clothes. This is 80% of the Amish cult religion ways! Before I got rid of my last Amish clothes I went to see her, in Amish clothes, but being out from the Amish church, they said don't you talk about the Bible! We did! I told her that her clothes or mine will not get us to Heaven. God said to dress modest. It's what's in our heart for Jesus Christ.

After writing letter after letter, I couldn't go without Amish clothes. After three years of not seeing her she died two weeks ago. I come from a family of eleven. My brothers and sisters are so scared of man made rules. I found out through a friend she died. Then I get a call if I come and not have Amish clothes on I will be turned away. I was very close to my dear Mom and loved her dearly. It was heart breaking but I'd stayed at home. It was a four and a half hour drive. So I did not think of making a scene as being a Christian. I cried, prayed, and sang songs to Jesus for what he did on the cross for us.

I decided I can go on. I had to think Jesus would say forgive them and I did with His help. If we carry the love for Jesus and His people He will see us through anything. Even if we have to leave our Mother and Father to follow Jesus we have to do it. Jesus has to be first in our lives. We were to Mom's grave yard the day after she was buried. We said our prayers. Mama, I love you.

--Ida Wengerd

 ^{This letter has been published with permission from the owner.}