The majority of my family are Amish/Mennonite. I am NOT.

I continue to associate with my Amish/Mennonite relatives. Do I agree with their beliefs or lifestyle? NO! However, they are family regardless and I refuse to disown them just because they have a different way of life.

I retain my birth name although I could have changed it at anytime. Why would I choose to keep Verla Rene? Because it was given to me and I respect my parents choice whether I like it or not.

I hope no one associates me with one of my ministers. Although I disagreed with his liberal extremism of referring to God as a "she" and altering the Lord's Prayer to include "her", I didn't leave the church because of the friendships I had made and the fellowship of other members. In fact, I am still a member today although I haven't stepped foot in that church for over 20 years...because we moved too far away.

My grandson's middle name is Che...is that extreme enough for you? I adore him and would never judge him by a name his parents gave him.

So...are you going to judge me now?