tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post243152134089908264..comments2024-03-29T01:58:27.764-05:00Comments on Duggar Family Blog: Duggar Updates | Duggar Pictures | Jim Bob and Michelle | Counting On | 19 Kids: Study Break/Date NightLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-87406977339684179642018-09-30T13:11:32.708-05:002018-09-30T13:11:32.708-05:00I think it is very sad that people aren't allo...I think it is very sad that people aren't allowed to voice there beliefs freely. Missing the dillardsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468596727527015018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-34695874406820043802018-09-21T16:06:08.731-05:002018-09-21T16:06:08.731-05:00Paul teaches humility because of this predicament ...Paul teaches humility because of this predicament he finds himself in - so people must spread Gods work regardless of societal acceptanceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489492440513456970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-83842079640726023132018-09-06T02:22:38.425-05:002018-09-06T02:22:38.425-05:00I think many people are questioning how Derrick an...I think many people are questioning how Derrick and Jill are affording Law School because it's just common sense that two adults and two small children like to eat, have a roof over their heads, and clothing on their backs...all of which require money that has to come from somewhere. Anyone over 18 who's ever been out on their own and gone to college knows how hard it is for one person to make it with a full-time job (time-wise and paying out for living expenses, groceries, clothing, college tuition and books). As neither Derrick nor Jill work a full-time job, it's only natural that people would ask how they're able to afford it. It's nor jealousy or "being nosy"- if you're succeeding at something that a lot of lower-middle class Americans are struggling with and you could help them with advice, why wouldn't you want to share with others how you're managing it? My oldest nephew just did a few years' worth of working 50-60 hours a week for FedEx, rarely ate out /bought anything, living mostly on Ramen noodles so that he could afford to go to college debt-free for one year. He'll be working part-time while he's in school. I'm sure he'd love to know Derrick & Jill's financial advice for affording college with no jobs. My husband would to, as his job's adversely affecting his health. We've been debt free for 14 years, but we'll both need to work full-time to pay for his college and support our one child. We're not jealous; we just want to know how we can succeed in this too like Derrick & Jill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-16335382639706342732018-08-31T17:20:21.468-05:002018-08-31T17:20:21.468-05:00Debbie perhaps they didn’t make as much as you thi...Debbie perhaps they didn’t make as much as you think. He worked for Walmart, a company known for not paying top notch wages. If he had all this money in savings why would he need to put a fund me site to finance missionary work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-47121734945760903742018-08-30T17:45:41.458-05:002018-08-30T17:45:41.458-05:0010:01, I’m so sorry you are going through such a h...10:01, I’m so sorry you are going through such a hard time right now! I was a young mother in a similar situation many years ago. If you belong to a church there might be teenage girls wanting to make some money who would be willing to babysit. You could ask the youth pastor who is a good choice. Other young moms at church might be willing to form a babysitting co-op. That’s what women from my church did and while you had to take turns watching other people’s kids, it didn’t cost anything for anyone in the co-op. <br />Stay strong, I know it will get easier with time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-27960131499353004402018-08-29T16:13:55.091-05:002018-08-29T16:13:55.091-05:00I don’t think it is anyone’s business what’s going...I don’t think it is anyone’s business what’s going on with his teeth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-55027770500724195652018-08-29T15:27:43.533-05:002018-08-29T15:27:43.533-05:00Hi there,
Thanks for the heads up. We have other ...Hi there,<br /><br />Thanks for the heads up. We have other readers from the Netherlands, so that isn't the problem. Can you try pasting the link into your web browser? batesfamilyblog.com<br /><br />Let us know if that works,<br />Lily and EllieLily and Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-85713096427253725902018-08-29T13:37:13.619-05:002018-08-29T13:37:13.619-05:00I have five young children and am pregnant. We go ...I have five young children and am pregnant. We go to every church service unless someone is sick. It takes a lot of work to get everyone ready, but you just have to wake up early and plan ahead. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-24138604487411829082018-08-29T10:01:31.134-05:002018-08-29T10:01:31.134-05:00To those who asked about babysitters -- it is real...To those who asked about babysitters -- it is really hard to trust a complete stranger with your baby. OK for 5 or 6 yrs and up. We moved for a job very far from family. My husband works long hours. I work part-time and bring my baby with me. If I was in my hometown, I would know lots of teenagers or my relatives who I would pay for help here and there. Nope, some of us don't make friends easily. In my neighbourhood, there are retired couples who go south for the winter, a few young couples who seem to be always out drinking, a couple with a new baby and the grandma is there often to help, and one family with elementary school-aged children. I have tried to say hi, even though I am shy, and have been unable to really become friends with anyone yet who would look after the baby. Also, my husband works evenings and nights and sleeps during the day so I would love to have to go out for lunch with him but absolutely no one available to help then. So, go ahead and criticize me, but I am doing my best. I am basically alone all the time with a baby. It is incredibly lonely and overwhelming some days but getting easier with each month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-86816304192250583702018-08-29T09:53:46.262-05:002018-08-29T09:53:46.262-05:00to anon 11:24, you do make me laugh. I can one up ...to anon 11:24, you do make me laugh. I can one up you! Give me $30 and I can buy a month's worth of beans and rice. We used to use water for cereal with a few drops of milk and bar soap doubled as shampoo. As we got better paying jobs, we decided to 'splurge' on having a few more items. <br /><br />If you put money into an 'aggressive' strategy, you have a high chance of losing it all. To keep the math simple, $30/wk x 50 wks/ yr = $1500 x 20 yrs = $30 000 so you could even stuff that in a sock drawer to save. For most banks, you need to have a decent amount to start with to open an account that would give 5% return without paying a lot of fees. So your explanation does not really work out well for most people. <br /><br />There is a middle ground between over-spending versus never having enjoyment. As someone who grew up in poverty and worked hard to make a great life for myself, I say to you -- chill out and have a wonderful day! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-1570559144701532122018-08-28T22:53:27.326-05:002018-08-28T22:53:27.326-05:00Sushi is expensive. Not sure how one could afford...Sushi is expensive. Not sure how one could afford it as a non working student. I worked and went to school and could barely afford mac n cheese or cheap Chinese lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-60069899066717131322018-08-28T22:26:54.905-05:002018-08-28T22:26:54.905-05:00There have been several Sunday at church pictures ...There have been several Sunday at church pictures of Ben and Jessa, Derick and Jill, and Austin and Joy and their children. I think they attend regularly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-65307292479113091392018-08-28T22:24:30.216-05:002018-08-28T22:24:30.216-05:00So don’t watch!So don’t watch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-72475935937739062462018-08-28T22:22:27.404-05:002018-08-28T22:22:27.404-05:00I hear some sour grapes? Some sound jealous cause...I hear some sour grapes? Some sound jealous cause maybe their other half doesn’t do “date” night. Date night and babymoon are about the same thing, time alone with your spouse without the kids. It’s not silly or contrived, just a nice way to stay connected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-30095660317051147882018-08-28T22:21:47.570-05:002018-08-28T22:21:47.570-05:00@12:15. Yes bad sushi is bad hah. Made that mistak...@12:15. Yes bad sushi is bad hah. Made that mistake when I started college and consumed food at the $5 plate sushi 🍣 missed 2 days of work as a result Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-54492828935390877812018-08-28T22:15:57.031-05:002018-08-28T22:15:57.031-05:00Jill now has two children, perhaps what we are see...Jill now has two children, perhaps what we are seeing is the stress of parenthood. Change can also have a huge impact, first they are missionaries, then Derick is doing ministry school, now law school. They moved from the large house to a much smaller Duggar rental. They left Counting On which was a regular source of income. I’d say she has experienced a huge load of stress in the last year and a half. I know I’d lose myself in all that change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-45477582320707685752018-08-28T20:11:37.669-05:002018-08-28T20:11:37.669-05:00So proud of you Derick!So proud of you Derick!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-17049343676274872262018-08-28T20:11:24.282-05:002018-08-28T20:11:24.282-05:00I hope to someday have the kind of marriage jill a...I hope to someday have the kind of marriage jill and derick haveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-36191736067389310822018-08-28T20:10:44.119-05:002018-08-28T20:10:44.119-05:00I love jill and derick. Sweet couple.I love jill and derick. Sweet couple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-62205900942377956672018-08-28T18:51:30.554-05:002018-08-28T18:51:30.554-05:00We had a lot of trouble finding trustworthy people...We had a lot of trouble finding trustworthy people to care for our young children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-62061478310056013772018-08-28T18:46:26.932-05:002018-08-28T18:46:26.932-05:00Plenty of parents, including my own, had “little o...Plenty of parents, including my own, had “little ones” to get ready and did get them ready on time for church!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-54274041035682927772018-08-28T17:11:24.969-05:002018-08-28T17:11:24.969-05:00I’ve been married over 30 years. We’ve been saying...I’ve been married over 30 years. We’ve been saying date night for over 20 years. Perhaps the term is more common in some places than others. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-71470223652336050462018-08-28T16:24:06.257-05:002018-08-28T16:24:06.257-05:00I agree 5:42. Tlc was very generous as far as time...I agree 5:42. Tlc was very generous as far as time and money spent on Derick and Jill. If I went to work, and said disparaging things about a co-worker, albeit in a different office, I would expect to be let go. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-44524261801024096802018-08-28T15:39:25.857-05:002018-08-28T15:39:25.857-05:00I think if we try to imagine Jesus using a visible...I think if we try to imagine Jesus using a visible platform to insult or demean someone, much less a child, it becomes pretty clear that Derick's actions were not Christ-like nor intended to be. He would do good to learn some humility and decency. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-45265759212682647072018-08-28T15:13:24.353-05:002018-08-28T15:13:24.353-05:00Good for you jill and derick, having date night!!Good for you jill and derick, having date night!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com