tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post8442535207175107096..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Mail-Order-Brides: Have Always Fascinated MeDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-35849279685262177782013-04-15T23:05:35.324-04:002013-04-15T23:05:35.324-04:00Good evening, Ms. Gibson,
Actually, women are sti...Good evening, Ms. Gibson,<br /><br />Actually, women are still answering adverts for Mail Order Brides, as that is what I believe Alaska Men (magazine) would be considered today!? A calling for women to relocate to a place that has a surplus of men, but lacks women!? I get caught up in the stories of the men and women who meet through Alaska Men, as they are sometimes featured on daytime talk shows!? :) I think if the right advert spoke to me in a way that I knew I was stumbling across someone who was meant to be in my life, then, yes, who wouldn't take a chance and respond back by post!? Sometimes you have to help yourself a bit in arriving at where you want to be on your path.<br /><br />I am drawn into books that incorporate mail-order brides into their storylines, because they're usually emotionally rich in a backstory that warms the heart and encourages the soul. I love reading about how people can come together in an unexpected way, and find true happiness. Another example of this, by which I love, is the Love Comes Softly Saga on Hallmark!? :) :)<br /><br />It was nice to see you here, as a guest! :)<br />Thanks for talking about a subject that has such an lovely addition to the novels I like to read! :) And, on that note, I think you have a winning premise in Groom By Arrangement! :)<br /><br />Happily,<br />Jorie<br /><br />inkand-blogaways(at)usa.net<br /><br />PS: If your curious about orphan trains, there is a new book coming out entitled: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline! I am most enthused to see it's release! :) Especially considering how much in-person research the author was able to undergo! Wow. Talk about being blessed! :)Jorienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-79733913209316788782013-04-15T10:39:41.783-04:002013-04-15T10:39:41.783-04:00Look forward to reading this! If the Lord gave me ...Look forward to reading this! If the Lord gave me the go ahead, I would cautiously accept. :) Great job on the cover!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-15489045362288390502013-04-15T02:36:29.186-04:002013-04-15T02:36:29.186-04:00Hi Rhonda. I have been facinated also with mail-or...Hi Rhonda. I have been facinated also with mail-order brides. I knew some took this chance for many different reasons. Maybe even being forced to marry someone they couldn't stand chosen by their father. Also like you said, alone for different reasons, like losing parents, etc. It would have been really scary tho, not really knowing this man. Not sure how hard it must have been, even going to a strange. But guess many had good marriages, but I feel sure many weren't. And no divorces. I like that this one is about a Bridegroom tho instead of Bride. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-69056988722234448642013-04-13T00:19:46.826-04:002013-04-13T00:19:46.826-04:00No, but I wish I did.No, but I wish I did.Vickie McDonoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698966142886006577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-16677035398001707042013-04-13T00:08:12.361-04:002013-04-13T00:08:12.361-04:00that's Thank you, Vickie :)that's Thank you, Vickie :)<br />Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-45276688037643657582013-04-13T00:07:54.529-04:002013-04-13T00:07:54.529-04:00Thank you EVERYONE! for stopping by and Than you, ...Thank you EVERYONE! for stopping by and Than you, Vickie for inviting me to guest blog here. It has been a lot of fun!Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-11511343737071448202013-04-13T00:06:31.349-04:002013-04-13T00:06:31.349-04:00Thanks Melody! Thanks Melody! Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44215260389861068962013-04-13T00:06:13.878-04:002013-04-13T00:06:13.878-04:00The orphan train has always fascinated me too Kath...The orphan train has always fascinated me too Kathleen. Allie Pleiter, Christine Johnson and Linda Ford have a series about the Orphan Train. They are books by Love Inspired Historical, too. Here's the link on Amazon for anyone else who might enjoy these books :) <br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=Love%20Inspired%20Orphan%20train%20 Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82726037289370331512013-04-12T23:57:48.168-04:002013-04-12T23:57:48.168-04:00Thank you Chaplaindebbie, Yeah, I think I would bu...Thank you Chaplaindebbie, Yeah, I think I would but when push came to shove, it would defiantly depend on the times and situation.Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-71468676261859990622013-04-12T23:56:48.082-04:002013-04-12T23:56:48.082-04:00I love to read them too, Paula. I love to read them too, Paula. Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-90639504863701253422013-04-12T23:55:19.035-04:002013-04-12T23:55:19.035-04:00Thanks Eliza! :)Thanks Eliza! :)Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-74325822716357653562013-04-12T23:54:46.842-04:002013-04-12T23:54:46.842-04:00Laughing, today I would too Kathleen :) Laughing, today I would too Kathleen :) Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-47465338032524761232013-04-12T23:54:21.856-04:002013-04-12T23:54:21.856-04:00I agree KayM in todays culture it would take a div...I agree KayM in todays culture it would take a divine intervention for me to take that step and then I might bulk, just a little. But, I think about if I lived back then and I might of just taken that leap of faith.Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-61138789127396157082013-04-12T23:53:26.744-04:002013-04-12T23:53:26.744-04:00Thanks Bonnie, I think for some women that was par...Thanks Bonnie, I think for some women that was part of the thrill. Some were looking for adventure and others were simply looking for a home. They were brave women for sure.Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-51490114529149345742013-04-12T23:51:39.061-04:002013-04-12T23:51:39.061-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22809477719348568842013-04-12T23:50:29.040-04:002013-04-12T23:50:29.040-04:00I loved Sarah Plain and Tall, too Carrie! Thanks, ...I loved Sarah Plain and Tall, too Carrie! Thanks, I have to admit I fell in love with Jackson as I wrote his story.<br />Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-80205234047645124922013-04-12T23:49:20.732-04:002013-04-12T23:49:20.732-04:00Bethany I understand what you mean but I can see m...Bethany I understand what you mean but I can see me impulsively doing it. You know... find myself not liking where I am and just going for it! Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36211786436189301822013-04-12T23:47:09.244-04:002013-04-12T23:47:09.244-04:00That would be fun to find out, but I have no idea ...That would be fun to find out, but I have no idea how we could find out... do you?Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-39705755187639662642013-04-12T23:02:50.988-04:002013-04-12T23:02:50.988-04:00I love mail order bride stories toooooo!I love mail order bride stories toooooo!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555284768417353619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-61210051868308689602013-04-12T22:57:30.381-04:002013-04-12T22:57:30.381-04:00by Arrangement ~ he is already, rather than "...by Arrangement ~ he is already, rather than "for" meaning he is could be ~*~ Groom by Arrangement Lane Hill Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952459499802207852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-6246606785394924782013-04-12T22:54:52.781-04:002013-04-12T22:54:52.781-04:00Your Groom for Arrangement really sounds good, Rho...Your Groom for Arrangement really sounds good, Rhonda! Also could it have been an orphan train? I love those stories and thankful one has been rescued from being a farmhand or a replacement. Mail-Order Bride stories are interesting to me. I like their forthrightness in 1) traveling alone, and 2) moving to an entirely different landscape ~ besides who might be waiting for the arrival. What if someone else walked up to her, or you were a day late? Hmmm... would I answer an ad. I like adventure but would have to have a clue from the Lord! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House<br />lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]netLane Hill Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952459499802207852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-91066611505986872172013-04-12T18:58:42.889-04:002013-04-12T18:58:42.889-04:00I have always enjoyed stories about mail-order bri...I have always enjoyed stories about mail-order brides. I really don't know if I would have answered an ad, but like Chaplaindebbie wrote - desperate times call for desperate measures. I'm guessing if my time was that desperate, I would have responded to an ad!<br />bettimace(at)gmail(dot)comBettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645337615635154815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-41714335119134162672013-04-12T18:19:28.579-04:002013-04-12T18:19:28.579-04:00I too am fascinated by mail-order brides. I have r...I too am fascinated by mail-order brides. I have read many books with this as the back drop. Thank you for sharing the post.Angela - Bookaunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700701599985883408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-74355705697638089072013-04-12T16:58:05.786-04:002013-04-12T16:58:05.786-04:00Great post. Not sure if I would have answered one ...Great post. Not sure if I would have answered one of those ads or not. I guess it would have depended on my living situation, desperate times call for desperate measures. chappydebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393540849299888872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82038188636748818712013-04-12T16:05:33.168-04:002013-04-12T16:05:33.168-04:00Hi Rhonda, I love to read these and can just imag...Hi Rhonda, I love to read these and can just imagine a woman not knowing where to turn and having little to go on answering such an ad, I think I might. I don't think I have read a story where it turned out bad but then they are just stories...with happy endings.<br />Women of that era were supposed to marry and have children, they were homemakers..they didn't have the opportunity like todays women to work outside the home..<br />Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com) polhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382710562280127463noreply@blogger.com