tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post699236498920798361..comments2024-03-18T20:23:03.969-05:00Comments on Duggar Family Blog: Duggar Updates | Duggar Pictures | Jim Bob and Michelle | Counting On | 19 Kids: Duggars in Big Sandy, 2017Lily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-3242412874304203562017-06-12T17:28:21.416-05:002017-06-12T17:28:21.416-05:00Yes, thank you 6:26. I couldn't read it either...Yes, thank you 6:26. I couldn't read it either. All I could think was "future dentist"?Debbie from Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11439494989651762360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-3533238065599786112017-06-12T17:23:23.551-05:002017-06-12T17:23:23.551-05:00Anon 7:14 pm "ATI believer" and Anon 9:2...Anon 7:14 pm "ATI believer" and Anon 9:20 am "in no way part of ATI" I'm not sure I know what you mean by that. Is the ATI a religious group?Debbie from Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11439494989651762360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-51229132918183422702017-05-06T18:06:10.161-05:002017-05-06T18:06:10.161-05:00Anon @ 3.59 what you said!Anon @ 3.59 what you said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-24938448528803732372017-05-04T15:04:54.163-05:002017-05-04T15:04:54.163-05:00Yeah, this is like the Duggar version of a singles...Yeah, this is like the Duggar version of a singles mixer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-50898419888564150492017-05-04T14:59:46.454-05:002017-05-04T14:59:46.454-05:00Do you call yourself one? Because I remember readi...Do you call yourself one? Because I remember reading that Jesus commanded his followers to worry about the plank in their own eye. Do you know that one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-60740172900003171762017-05-04T14:58:49.327-05:002017-05-04T14:58:49.327-05:00I so agree. It isn't right to limit a girl'...I so agree. It isn't right to limit a girl's childhood just because she is a girl. I went to camps and loved climbing, canoeing, swimming, playing dodgeball, and sports. Terrible to think a child would be held back from all that just because she's a girl. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-37111717270023466452017-05-03T07:50:37.084-05:002017-05-03T07:50:37.084-05:00Feel sorry for the girls at the camp. The boys get...Feel sorry for the girls at the camp. The boys get to canoe, rock climb, and have a whole raft of active outdoor activities to participate in. The girls get to do crafts and sing songs. Why does this orgsnisation push gender stereotypes, it is just wrong and sad? Not every girl wants to make pictures, and it is just as impotant for girls to get outside and be active, it is good for their health and wellbeing and build skills and self confidence. This would not fly with my daughter (or myself) raising your girls to be strong confident young women is so impotant, they deserve it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-74721531312719355012017-05-02T14:10:01.737-05:002017-05-02T14:10:01.737-05:00Jana does help them at home to school the children...Jana does help them at home to school the children.<br />Caringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450916004841897673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-4833331639007997772017-05-02T11:55:53.637-05:002017-05-02T11:55:53.637-05:00As it should be!! As it should be!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-7817277983014772062017-05-02T11:51:16.388-05:002017-05-02T11:51:16.388-05:00Hear, hear, 5:41 PM! Hear, hear, 5:41 PM! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-186239894475778102017-05-02T11:49:50.965-05:002017-05-02T11:49:50.965-05:00Glad to hear they vet people. Glad to hear they vet people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-26711293544431297452017-05-02T11:48:29.002-05:002017-05-02T11:48:29.002-05:00It really sounds like a lot of fun. It really sounds like a lot of fun. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-73192930438676920222017-05-01T22:57:41.499-05:002017-05-01T22:57:41.499-05:00I really enjoy hearing about Big Sandy Convention....I really enjoy hearing about Big Sandy Convention. It reminds me of our family reunion...and spiritual groups do become like family. I remember Methodist Church camps at Glenrose, Texas and meeting youths and writing each other during the year with anticipation of getting together year after year. It was a positive part of my growing up. And it continues through adulthood. And yes, sometimes boys meet girls at church camp and end up getting married and raising little Methodist families...<br />I enjoy the positive posts here. They build up.Carolyn Nelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-88249848338621618642017-05-01T22:31:31.876-05:002017-05-01T22:31:31.876-05:00They talked about this actually on some of their p...They talked about this actually on some of their past shows. The older ones volunteer and help with classes. Plus they have tons of friends who are there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-53703139636885678602017-05-01T21:31:14.968-05:002017-05-01T21:31:14.968-05:00Anon 2:29
The kids have to wear certain colors of ...Anon 2:29<br />The kids have to wear certain colors of skirts, knee length and blouses or the ATI shirt. So they'll either be in a navy skirt and white blouse (i think thats if theyre older girls) and the little girls wear khaki skirts and maroon tops. Not sure about younger boys except they wear khaki pants. I find it real hard to find those specific skirts. I am not positive if it is mandatory, and i would now guess its not mandatory after Jim Bobs open invitation this year, that you have to first attend the Institute of Basic Life Principles. There is an application that you have to fill out and send in by a deadline each year. I went 7 years ago and so i'm hoping i remember right but i think you call back to check the approval status of your application if its your first time to attend. They want to know who you are and kind of vet you. There are fees for each child to attend the childrens institute in addition to the family registration fee and housing/camping fees and meal fees. Tent camping is $25 a night and upwards if you take an RV or rent a dorm-style room. Meals are fair priced and good. We made our own breakfast but paid for lunch and dinner because it was just easier. Figure in your travel expenses to and from. If you have a big family it can add up. For many, it is their family vacation for the year where they see many good friends. Check the website for more details. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-18753128098232970402017-05-01T20:23:05.447-05:002017-05-01T20:23:05.447-05:00I had a 9 month old when I was there so I had to s...I had a 9 month old when I was there so I had to stay with her in the evenings and get her to bed but my husband joined the Duggars and Wilson's at a campfire and had a great time (surely some Bates were there but he isn't familiar with the names and faces). I recall Jim Bob on his golf cart driving by our tent and looking directly at us and giving us a big wave, made us feel very welcomed and loved. I did sit down and introduce myself to Anna and spent about 30 minutes talking to her and another 'Anna'. This was many years ago when she and I only had 1 child each. We we're talking about our little ones! Josh talked to my husband. That year the Duggars and the Bates spoke. The adults attend adult conferences all day while the older teenagers teach the classes to the younger kids. Its very well organized and kids love it. Basically a family camp that encourages growth and development thru others ministering into you and I enjoyed it. My dad attended IBLP for many years when i was a kid and thats how I heard about it. Very unfortunate there is bad reports surrounding the leadership and they have replaced the previous leadership. But you have to understand there are good people who come here from all over who live upright lives and you can't judge the whole based on a few. I wish I could say more about my interactions with the Duggars and Bates but I didn't know them personally and I felt awkward at the thought of running up to them and introducing myself. I just tried to let it happen naturally and the door opened to talk to Anna & Josh. I will say I remember seeing Erin Bates in the dining hall and she was larger than life, such an amazing beauty and light in her that just radiated out from within. She was striking in person. Also Jill Duggar was watching my daughter crawling on the floor in the lobby and she just watched on for the longest time from a distance with the sweetest smile. You could tell she loves kids and has an amazing heart just from her countenance. <br />Blessings from Oklahoma!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-41693432706428064852017-05-01T17:49:51.004-05:002017-05-01T17:49:51.004-05:00Ha, ha! You said it!Ha, ha! You said it!Sunnysideuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039331762196717808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-90177112409188834872017-05-01T17:41:02.356-05:002017-05-01T17:41:02.356-05:00Please remember that not all these comments need t...Please remember that not all these comments need to go under "negative" accusations. There are many comments that are simply disagreeing with certain beliefs the Duggars have or practice. They have a right to express opinion. Let's try not to give in to this "safe space" junk that's floating around the political world. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-87373849189857858982017-05-01T13:50:53.741-05:002017-05-01T13:50:53.741-05:00Anon @ 8:26 It is common knowledge that the Duggar...Anon @ 8:26 It is common knowledge that the Duggars are involved with ATI/IBLP, they send their sons to Alert camp, daughters to Journey to the heart and attend Big Sandy every year. They also used their homeschool programme until recently. I really don't think anyone would bat an eyelid if they just admitted that they align with these organisations, infact it would be more honest of them if they did.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-54015148742956221782017-05-01T11:17:11.527-05:002017-05-01T11:17:11.527-05:00To Anonymous (April 28th at 11:14am):
Thanks for ...To Anonymous (April 28th at 11:14am):<br /><br />Thanks for your comment! If you would like to share some of your family camp experiences with our readers, please send us an email at duggarfamilyblog@gmail.com. <br /><br />Lily and EllieLily and Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-47632708897285156352017-05-01T11:16:39.302-05:002017-05-01T11:16:39.302-05:00To Anonymous (April 28th at 3:30pm):
Thanks for y...To Anonymous (April 28th at 3:30pm):<br /><br />Thanks for your comment! If you would like to share some of your family camp experiences with our readers, please send us an email at duggarfamilyblog@gmail.com. <br /><br />Lily and EllieLily and Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-43976619276345435862017-05-01T08:39:00.016-05:002017-05-01T08:39:00.016-05:00Anonymous 11:54, You are so right about the loudes...Anonymous 11:54, You are so right about the loudest people hollering and trying to cover their own sin. I worked with a girl in retail who would insist on helping the asset protection team with shoplifters. (She also worked for children and youth as her day job). Anyway, she would rather help catch the thieves then do her own duties. Sadly, as it turned out, she was one of the biggest thieves! She would conceal items in one one of those plastic tubs and go to one of her cashier 'friends', and have them only scan the tub. She was by far, one of the loudest advocate against shoplifting, so it was shocking to find out she was one of the biggest offenders! And she worked for CYS! I have realized you should never judge because you just never know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-76226722028585965512017-05-01T08:26:36.909-05:002017-05-01T08:26:36.909-05:009:10- To avoid controversy, the family may not ...9:10- To avoid controversy, the family may not want to be openly associated with any particular organization. ATI/IBLP has experienced leadership scandal in the past. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-83235995092666638512017-05-01T06:16:49.191-05:002017-05-01T06:16:49.191-05:00Anon @ 9:10 They never talk openly about it becaus...Anon @ 9:10 They never talk openly about it because there is a lot of controversy surrounding this organisation and its teachings. Its founder has also been accused of some horrible things. JimBob just recently was promoting the alert academy on their official website and a number of their sons have attended, so it would appear they are still involved with this organisation.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-16802424895316699452017-05-01T05:58:56.171-05:002017-05-01T05:58:56.171-05:00Anon @ 11:54 The original poster is not being unre...Anon @ 11:54 The original poster is not being unreasonable in what they say. Perhaps you should have thought about your final line before posting, did you stop to think that just maybe the poster has been a victim in the past? Too many seem to like to chastise others in a round about manner, please try to consider why the post might have been submitted before responding. Kindness and consideration goes both ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com