tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post4913557584235769947..comments2024-03-28T02:22:59.764-05:00Comments on Duggar Family Blog: Duggar Updates | Duggar Pictures | Jim Bob and Michelle | Counting On | 19 Kids: 'Joy and Austin Tie the Knot' RecapLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-31670645412857084412017-10-25T19:06:52.820-05:002017-10-25T19:06:52.820-05:00Was cousin Amy a part of this wedding??? I thought...Was cousin Amy a part of this wedding??? I thought she and Joy were really close.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-20641534667793395402017-10-23T12:04:48.781-05:002017-10-23T12:04:48.781-05:00Speaking from my own experience of being raised in...Speaking from my own experience of being raised in a large family, the older siblings really do a lot of the raising of the younger ones just by virtue of the parents being very busy with having so many children. In my family of 10 children, the younger ones were more attached to us older ones than to our parents. It is sad but that is how it was. It's one of the disadvantages of parents choosing to have that many children. And, in the case of the Duggars, the parents have been very intentional about teaching their older children how to parent, etc. long before they have children of their own. My parents didn't set out with that as their goal but it happened because of the situation. Yes, I was an "adult child" and many times wished it hadn't been that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-3930635689574544632017-10-20T23:33:22.095-05:002017-10-20T23:33:22.095-05:00We were beyond thrilled when my husband's only...We were beyond thrilled when my husband's only brother surprised us by coming to the hospital to check on me and our baby when she was born. He and his brother were always very close, but he absolutely hates hospitals (bad experience as a child). Ours was the first baby he ever held and he was 22-he was terrified when my husband put her in his arms! LOL Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-43059547704275212422017-10-20T23:28:29.481-05:002017-10-20T23:28:29.481-05:00Anonymous @7:04- I'm the Anonymous @7:19 and I...Anonymous @7:04- I'm the Anonymous @7:19 and I wasn't judging-just an insightful post. Because of dysfunction in my husband's family, the children were more bonded to each other than their mother. As our wedding day approached, his little brother earnestly pleaded for us to just get married and move into my husband's bedroom in the house. It was heartbreaking to try to explain to him that that wasn't possible. We made it a point to make him a groomsman and also to set aside a weekend each month for him to sleepover, with all his favorite foods, and the activity of his choosing. We've been married 26 years and he and my husband are still closer to each other than either parent. Jennifer was distraught, not just "going to miss Joy". I know what that looks like. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-38126059652008884672017-10-19T19:04:36.576-05:002017-10-19T19:04:36.576-05:00You are all basing your judgements on 40 -45 minut...You are all basing your judgements on 40 -45 minute clips of their lives. You are seeing snapshots not 24-7 video so you have no idea what the relationships are. It seems quite appropriate that since the focus was Joy buying her dress and at the ceremony that Jennifer's reaction would be included. There is so much we don't see so stop speculating and judging. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-17076364340117500822017-10-19T17:17:40.897-05:002017-10-19T17:17:40.897-05:00THANK YOU, anon 9:08. You are so right. This fam...THANK YOU, anon 9:08. You are so right. This family has so many interesting facets to it, but they share next to none of it. If all they want to share is weddings, fine. In that case, it makes more sense to have a special once a year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-25667098160208696572017-10-19T15:40:01.881-05:002017-10-19T15:40:01.881-05:00Nobody has EVER complained here that the grooms-to...Nobody has EVER complained here that the grooms-to-be weren't included in fashion decisions! Come on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-4769656645029562272017-10-19T13:26:31.211-05:002017-10-19T13:26:31.211-05:00Yes, good point Kathy Borders:)Yes, good point Kathy Borders:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-48109639312113303762017-10-19T12:25:35.681-05:002017-10-19T12:25:35.681-05:00@9:15 a.m. - You still don't get it. "May...@9:15 a.m. - You still don't get it. "Maybe someone else should have offered to do the ironing for her." No, not for her. It isn't her job in the first place. They're not her shirts! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-57508458294894600592017-10-19T12:24:28.897-05:002017-10-19T12:24:28.897-05:00Having good manners and being nice to other people...Having good manners and being nice to other people never goes out of style, whether someone is pregnant or not. I don't see a lot of that going on around any of the pregnant Duggar women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-87560807556365077782017-10-19T12:20:54.299-05:002017-10-19T12:20:54.299-05:007:19- Yes, it is sad. However, it comes as no su...7:19- Yes, it is sad. However, it comes as no surprise when there's that many children in a family. There's only so much time in the day or week to give undivided attention to each one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-35922464254249954762017-10-19T11:42:34.747-05:002017-10-19T11:42:34.747-05:00Anon 9:36 - Call your cable company about it. They...Anon 9:36 - Call your cable company about it. They are the only ones who can help you get the shows you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-13006230571412943222017-10-19T10:40:50.265-05:002017-10-19T10:40:50.265-05:00That is so true 9:31 that the girls tend to gravit...That is so true 9:31 that the girls tend to gravitate to their older sisters. I remember how sad I was when my older sister got married and left our house. I know Joy will include Jennifer as much as possible. Joy had a good mentor. Jill included her buddy group in lots of activities, including going to the midwife with her, even after she was married. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-88081921356068479052017-10-19T09:36:39.627-05:002017-10-19T09:36:39.627-05:00But I pay for cable and get TLC, but don't get...But I pay for cable and get TLC, but don't get older episodes. Does not seem fair. I still can't watch it, even tho I pay for it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-18785576085445446602017-10-18T23:17:16.679-05:002017-10-18T23:17:16.679-05:009:15 AM -- I'm the one who said I worked up to...9:15 AM -- I'm the one who said I worked up to the day before delivery, but the more I think about it, you're right. I actually think that pregnant women should be treated differently, offered a seat, pampered, etc. Maybe someone else should have offered to do that ironing for her. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-18949248638474815962017-10-18T23:10:16.951-05:002017-10-18T23:10:16.951-05:00It's not uncommon to get dressed/prepared at t...It's not uncommon to get dressed/prepared at the wedding venue. That way your hair/makeup is fresh and your dress/suit doesen't get wrinkled in the car ride over. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-73653178568218674192017-10-18T21:57:17.458-05:002017-10-18T21:57:17.458-05:00My husband was the one who wanted the dress and th...My husband was the one who wanted the dress and things. I am not that traditional. I guess it depends on the couple. We have been married since 1995 so whatever works😊No onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812243739221365960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-82247772897537350492017-10-18T21:08:05.513-05:002017-10-18T21:08:05.513-05:00Things TLC could have delved into this season: Wh...Things TLC could have delved into this season: Why did Derick and Jill leave SOS? What happened with Samuel's birth? What is Jana doing with her life (other than decorating chicken coops)? Why did the family buy a bunch of used planes last spring? What does JD do all day? How far along has Ben gotten in his studies? What is he doing to earn a living for his family? What does Jinger do as the pastor's wife? Show us Jeremy's church and explain what part it plays in the community. Is he hoping to move on to a bigger church soon? <br /><br />Exploring any or all of those topics this season would have made for much better viewing. There are so many significant issues that are never addressed on the show. We only get to see coffee, thrift stores, and party planning. Oh, and those goofy "Hold up your (paddle, shoe, white board) when you can answer this silly question about someone else" segments. Please, TLC. My IQ is falling like the autumn leaves from watching this show in its current format.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-78313470309905907202017-10-18T21:07:00.214-05:002017-10-18T21:07:00.214-05:00Anon 1:21, I think you are being presumptuous, an...Anon 1:21, I think you are being presumptuous, and making a deal out of nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-69148783063143770742017-10-18T19:37:56.365-05:002017-10-18T19:37:56.365-05:00TLC will likely rerun the episodesTLC will likely rerun the episodesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681272853557636026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-67496852458848969042017-10-18T19:36:38.896-05:002017-10-18T19:36:38.896-05:00And if she had not asked him, someone would have c...And if she had not asked him, someone would have complained that she didn’t seek his opinionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681272853557636026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-15377735769156571912017-10-18T19:34:55.151-05:002017-10-18T19:34:55.151-05:00Celebrities manage their photos by contracting for...Celebrities manage their photos by contracting for their release. Why shouldn’t they be paid?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681272853557636026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-22397029273397613222017-10-18T19:30:03.621-05:002017-10-18T19:30:03.621-05:00You are so right. Plus featuring the guys running...You are so right. Plus featuring the guys running out of gas. What do they think of the viewers that this is the kind of stuff they show?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-31075051113949512862017-10-18T19:19:56.898-05:002017-10-18T19:19:56.898-05:00I felt very bad for Jennifer-she's clearly a v...I felt very bad for Jennifer-she's clearly a very sensitive young lady (not a bad thing) and was distraught at several points throughout the whole process (both dress shopping and at several points before and during the wedding). I also noticed in several instances that the younger girls cling to and rely on their older buddy more so than their mom. It's sad that they've bonded more fully to their buddy than their mom. Their older buddy was/is bound to grow up, marry, and move out at some point (I expect Jana will eventually too) and start a family of their own. A mom is supposed to be a foundational part of the home precisely because she doesn't grow up, date/court (having less time for the children), and leave (death aside, of course). She's supposed to be a steady support childhood through adulthood, as her children's needs change from parent to adviser to friend and adviser. The older buddies know the younger girls better than Michelle does. That's sad. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-61024190575555130622017-10-18T18:10:10.782-05:002017-10-18T18:10:10.782-05:00❤ Joe and Kendra!❤ Joe and Kendra!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com