tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post8309542479431490145..comments2024-03-18T18:49:54.699-05:00Comments on Duggar Family Blog: Duggar Updates | Duggar Pictures | Jim Bob and Michelle | Counting On | 19 Kids: Duggar Marriage CounselingLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-70944264254370153402015-03-13T18:05:13.973-05:002015-03-13T18:05:13.973-05:00I wish my parents had been more like the Duggars. ...I wish my parents had been more like the Duggars. I wish id been counseled and directed about life the way these kids are. I wish someone wouldve tild me how saving youraelf for marriage is best. I sure wouldnt have alot of the problems I have today. I wish id been brought up in church. These kids will be happy successful people. Because of how they are raised. What a wonderful family. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-89151898937947837032014-10-24T21:29:22.376-05:002014-10-24T21:29:22.376-05:00The Duggars did not talk very loud about the finan...The Duggars did not talk very loud about the finances while in the yogurt shop and there were not many people around them. The comments in answer to the questions asked from the book were ever so brief. Any way it is in the market place, while we are running around with money in our pockets that we have to think on our feet about what to do while there are so many things available to feed our every appetite, that is when we need to have plans and be able to practise self control to stay on track. So it is a good place to mix study with strangers and commerce. The Jill and Derick have to block out everything out and focus on Jim Bob and Michelle and learn from them what is wise and internalize and draw on these values as a response. It looks like a good learning system to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-830172415511381492014-10-22T09:15:25.268-05:002014-10-22T09:15:25.268-05:00Watch the show! Josh has a job with the Family Re...Watch the show! Josh has a job with the Family Research Council as an executive. It has been on the show and on the internet. Going to Nepal was a very wise decision on Jill's part because it gave her a chance to see if he really did have the same values as she was taught and to meet him personally on his own turf. As for furniture, it was on the show that they always buy used and save the difference and never pay the retail prices! This is S.O.P (standard operating procedure) for the Duggars. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-68227041378112238012014-10-22T09:02:36.482-05:002014-10-22T09:02:36.482-05:00The Duggars do not have debt and certainly do not ...The Duggars do not have debt and certainly do not encourage debt. From personal experience, debt is difficult to get out of, very very costly, and causes money fights in marriages and families. I hope that the Duggars continue to teach their children about no debt. It is solid teaching and wisdom! We'd all do well to emmulate this family. What a fantastic world it would be if everyone heeded their lifestyle as an excellent example of being in the world but not of the world! They prove it is possible to live according to the scriptures! Goddoes not ask us to do what He has not given us the ability to do. Grace and peace. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-77879525387914971462014-10-20T12:36:50.753-05:002014-10-20T12:36:50.753-05:00It seems like they did from Josh and Anna's vi...It seems like they did from Josh and Anna's video footage fro the wedding prep and big day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-73353763034170553872014-10-18T23:10:42.629-05:002014-10-18T23:10:42.629-05:00@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous 19,
Not yet. :) The Dugg...@<a href="#c7961716824651091039" rel="nofollow">Anonymous</a><br /><br />Hi Anonymous 19,<br /><br />Not yet. :) The Duggar are keeping that information under wraps for now. But you can count on two things: The wedding part will be BIG and will include a lot of siblings. :)<br /><br />~Lily and EllieLily and Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-34033085159499663562014-10-18T22:33:12.375-05:002014-10-18T22:33:12.375-05:00My husband and I had pre-marital counseling called...My husband and I had pre-marital counseling called "Engagement Encounter" through the Catholic Church. It was a 2 day retreat (ladies and men separate dorms) were we worked on various topics and scenarios and got counseling form other Catholic couples.<br /><br />My problem with the episode it that some things are private between a husband and wife that should not be shared with your parents. I feel that the Duggars do not want or trust any outside opinions, If I were Derek I would have felt very uncomfortable and judged if I did not answer the Duggar-way. <br /><br />Jim Bob may not like another man with different ideas and outlooks but that is what happens when your daughter marries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-68253779196705789082014-10-18T01:45:38.697-05:002014-10-18T01:45:38.697-05:00Counseling is one thing, but doing it in a public ...Counseling is one thing, but doing it in a public place like a coffee shop? That's almost mean. I don't understand how the Duggars can tout the importance of modesty and yet lack such decorum by deciding it's okay to talk about personal matters like finances out in public with others watching. So much for being humble folk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-22020668172345240222014-10-17T17:36:19.072-05:002014-10-17T17:36:19.072-05:00@Anonymous
Hi Anonymous 12,
Were you able to get...@<a href="#c2330978188563381152" rel="nofollow">Anonymous</a><br /><br />Hi Anonymous 12,<br /><br />Were you able to get the video working? <br /><br />~Lily and EllieLily and Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-46936623852600010852014-10-17T10:34:19.079-05:002014-10-17T10:34:19.079-05:00They may be referring to emotional intimacy and no...They may be referring to emotional intimacy and not physical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-7336294493618952542014-10-17T06:51:08.825-05:002014-10-17T06:51:08.825-05:00I love Jills hair in this video. The hairdo looks ...I love Jills hair in this video. The hairdo looks so simple and beautiful, I tried to do it on myself but it didn't look as good. Guess I have to train more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-41302479069715016252014-10-17T05:08:09.150-05:002014-10-17T05:08:09.150-05:00I think it's really good that Jim-Bob and Mich...I think it's really good that Jim-Bob and Michelle is investing their wisdom and knowledge about marriage into Dericks and Jills marriage. They have been through alot with 19 kids and are still happily married. I couldn't imagine someone who could do a better job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-66400664576961866692014-10-16T22:24:32.257-05:002014-10-16T22:24:32.257-05:00People in these comments see black and white, wher...People in these comments see black and white, where are the shades of grey? Together Derick, Jill, Jim Bob, Michelle can open a book and read through and discuss it together, what is that? Some time spent together and a focus on some relevant topics guided by a book. Then Derick and Jill can still go else where if they think that they can benefit from another person, maybe a professional, for some reason (maybe they were conscious of holding back in the discussion, or maybe they want some other input [in many counsellors there is wisdom]). We don't get all the info on them, just what they put in the show. Who knows what they all do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-13473229646173776532014-10-16T18:31:35.781-05:002014-10-16T18:31:35.781-05:00I totally agree with this comment!I totally agree with this comment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-17305831597991323582014-10-16T17:39:17.658-05:002014-10-16T17:39:17.658-05:00I have some questions:
1- why did father and daugh...I have some questions:<br />1- why did father and daughter have to go all the way to Nepal, they should have saved all that money so that they could buy NEW furniture for the young couple in their new home? 2-what kind of a job does the oldest son have in Washington? His car lot was supposed to be so wonderful and profitable? It has never come out about that new job? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-86375501253836137042014-10-16T16:51:52.292-05:002014-10-16T16:51:52.292-05:00I think it's really smart of them to be going ...I think it's really smart of them to be going through that book with them. So many couples, don't have a clue on much of what is in the book. Probably, since they're used to homeschooling, it doesn't enter their mind to have someone else do this. I think it's fine. I LOVED watching Derrick, especially regarding the debt part. It makes me like him even more. There was something about the way in which he answered that only adds to my loving the guy as Jill's husband. There's a lot about Derrick, which would cause Jill and him to be an AWESOME couple, and a lot about both individually, I feel, which causes each to love the other. Such a beautiful couple!momofboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363807409496856342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-26033155361870820292014-10-16T16:43:42.778-05:002014-10-16T16:43:42.778-05:00You cannot tell what will happen in the future and...You cannot tell what will happen in the future and what you will do in that situation when it arises. You can only speculate what you'll do and how you'll handle it. When the time comes you pray about it, listen to Gods direction and try to make wise choices. Jim bob irritated me when he was asking Derrick questions about what he would do if this and that came up. You won't know until you go through it!! And not once did I hear JB say anything about giving the situation to God so He can help them through it. Isn't that how they always handled situations in the past that arose? It sure sounds like JB wants Derick and Jill's marriage to be perfect without normal life situations. Let them discover on their own JB! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-13338631874157848512014-10-16T16:22:27.117-05:002014-10-16T16:22:27.117-05:00I totally agree! It's an awesome idea to have ...I totally agree! It's an awesome idea to have counseling but it should have been with a neutral third party. It wasn't really fair to Jill. For all we know Derrick could have been just telling them what they wanted to here. Things might be different now that they are married. I really like Derrick and I think he is sweet so hopefully that's not the case. I'm just saying it could have happened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-2248317136834976472014-10-16T14:37:13.814-05:002014-10-16T14:37:13.814-05:00I don't see anything wrong with Jim Bob and Mi...I don't see anything wrong with Jim Bob and Michelle giving their daughter counseling on marriage after all they have a wonderful marriage and they just want to pass on what worked for them. They have been happily married for 30 years so they do have experiences and things they have learned to pass on to their children. We don't know but maybe Derick ' s mom may have given her advice too.daisey22https://www.blogger.com/profile/08597789099236510817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-41636383483593033812014-10-16T13:56:53.781-05:002014-10-16T13:56:53.781-05:00Staying out of debt is always good but not always ...Staying out of debt is always good but not always possible if you don't have parents able to help you financially. Let's put Derrick and Jill in that scenario. They don't have parents who can give them money to fix the car or lend them a car. That is Derricks only mode of transportation for work. He can ask a fellow worker to give him a ride but what if no one can or is willing? Hitch Hiking? How would they get groceries. Taxi service might prove very costly. In real life, you just might need to go into debt for some things. I hope and am sure that this little clip is not all the advise about going into debt that was given. If you run out of money from your nest egg during necessary medical treatment....Do you cut off the treatment? The advise needed to be more contextual and real life based. I appreciate that the Jim-bob and Michelle are trying as hard as they can to equip this young couple.evensong's januarylilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09547734085228863844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-37683124498701110242014-10-16T12:06:03.975-05:002014-10-16T12:06:03.975-05:00If i was more computer savvy, i would gather up th...If i was more computer savvy, i would gather up the similuar comments and send them off to TLC in one big e-mail.Maybe someone will, it cant hurt.Maybe just maybe that would help speed things along and produce more quality programming that us fans would prefer.Lets pray that someone will take the time and do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-6445022798604053872014-10-16T11:57:57.996-05:002014-10-16T11:57:57.996-05:00I undestand Michelle & Bob can be very caring ...I undestand Michelle & Bob can be very caring people.... But this is kind of unconfortable to watch ! Of course counselling is usefull but not by your parents fews before the wedding !!! Plus I feel sometimes people need to make mistake.... Jill & her husband will make some... This is life ! You can't avoid the up & down !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-64726364290239605802014-10-16T11:57:05.939-05:002014-10-16T11:57:05.939-05:00I agree it is nice to have your parents share help...I agree it is nice to have your parents share helpful marriage tips with their about-to-be-married children; however, directly asking Derick his financial plans and strategies is none of JimBob and Michelle's busines for two reasons; one it's the business of Derick and his wife Jill and secondly, Derick is a degreed accountant. Not that accountants can't make poor choices; but he his educated in the field on how to manage money and crunch those numbers (I speak as the daughter of an accountant!). I'm sure JimBob can guide Jill and Derick on the ins and outs of successful negotiations and frugal budgeting. Michelle can off tips on food shopping and dressing a large number of people on a shoestring budget. Leave at that JimBob and Michelle; Jill's in good hands. p.s.: I like the idea of Cathy sharing some of her financial guidance as posted above -i.e.: how to take care of a family when sudden illness/death occurs, paying for college and working full time while raising children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-85963760032909930922014-10-16T11:21:40.853-05:002014-10-16T11:21:40.853-05:00I agree Jim-Bob & Michelle can give good advic...<br /> I agree Jim-Bob & Michelle can give good advice from personal experiences, but I don't think they should be counseling their own daughter and future son-in-law, leave that up to the professionals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-22646754419444236302014-10-16T11:03:36.367-05:002014-10-16T11:03:36.367-05:00I think the over-arching point the Duggars would w...I think the over-arching point the Duggars would want people to "get" is that marriage counseling and addressing these topics head-on prior to marriage (and on a continuing basis) is both wise and beneficial for all couples. Just because the particulars of conversation topics with others aren't included in this one minute snippet doesn't mean they don't take place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com