CalicoKitty

It is horrifying, isn't it? The husbands are trained to be "in charge" in all things, and the wives are trained to obey. Sadly, there are many many families that follow this model of family life. I know someone that couldn't buy a much-needed winter coat (on sale) without her husband's permission. And then she had to walk several blocks to the store because her husband wanted to go to another store (that was closer). I hope writing this book was very cathartic for her. The "training" must run very deep. I'm pretty positive I would have left much sooner, but I have not been brainwashed.

Perhaps he wanted a job that was closer to home. I know I would.

I have never understood the use of a sign that says LAUNDRY over the washing machine.

I haven't had much association with a Mennonite community, but I do know that you can't just decide you want to be Amish and go join a community. It is a very involved procedure. There was a TV show a few years ago where they followed a woman in her 20's who wanted to become Amish. She was very surprised at how much she would have to give up and how very different her life would become in a strict, close-knit community. I think she finally decided not to become Amish after she was shown how to kill the chicken before she plucked and cooked it. I know the Amish community near my aunt's and uncle's homes are becoming a bit more friendly to "Europeans", but it is still a very strict closed community. I wonder if Jana will convert to become a member of the Mennonite community. It is not like church shopping until you decide to join a church you like. It is a way of life.

I can't tell from the picture. Is that the famous ice cream sandwich cake that was demonstrated on their show several years ago? I'm thinking that is why it is in a baking dish.

It's too bad that Jill doesn't realize that she would have a whole lot more to brag about if her kids were admitted to a good college and get great jobs. She is missing out on bragging about "her son the doctor" or "her daughter the neurologist" or "her son the collage professor" or her children who have their own successful businesses. There is a lot of potential for bragging rights. Instead she makes sure she kills off any any chance for success. The kids are missing out on life, and she is killing off her chances to brag.

I like that one, too. I think my favorite is when the smaller pigeon says he used to date a Falcon, and the other pigeon says she was just a common barn owl. But he still plays cards with her mother.

Appearance is all-important to Jill. She honestly thinks that people care. I wonder how she would answer the question if someone asked her why her kids are not in appropriate-aged grades? I think she would blame the cheating on the test proctor for actually noticing. Those poor kids.

But by delaying everyone else it looks to the uninformed viewer that Jill planned it that way. I think if the cheating had not happened (or been caught), all the kids would "graduate" at a more appropriate time. She thinks people would notice if three of the older kids were "held back", so she just delayes everyone so there is the "correct" spacing.

It may not be Jill's choice. I remember the cheating incident a few years ago. I guess the kids were held back which is resulting in the late "graduations".

Thanks. I knew it was a streaming service. I am too involved with the pigeons to pay attention to what they are selling.

I absolutely love the pigeon commercials for, I think, Xfinity. Those commercials make me laugh out loud. I hope they keep making them. They are extremely clever, and so funny.

Thanks. I thought I remembered it had something to do with the church.

I really don't remember, (@Salacious Kitty, help me out here) but I thought this new house belonged to the church. Or they were renting from the church. For some reason I didn't think they bought it, but maybe I'm confusing it with someone else.

I tried to go on the web site she recommended when we thought this site was going away. I couldn't seem to figure out how to use it so I just stopped trying.

She's letting her daughters/granddaughters have bare shoulders now? Wow. She has come a long way. I still remember Josie being chastised for taking her jacket off at a wedding reception. Michelle forced her to put it back on so her shoulders would be covered.

I really worry about Jill promoting Plexus to pregnant and nursing mothers. I hope we don't discover that there are children with problems due to Plexus poisoning. Time will tell, unfortunately.

I will miss Tiffany, too. I don't know Ayesha, but I am glad to hear that she is likable and a good cook. I am looking forward to the new season.

I don't know either. I sort of thought that churches donate to the Clearing House, and then the money is allotted to the missionaries. But I really don't know. I think any church can make extra donations outside of the Clearing House. At least that is the impression I get. It is all kind of confusing in my mind. Didn't someone post here that the Clearing House has something to do with taxes on the "salary" also? I know my uncle was paid by the mission board of the Lutheran church, but his home congregation sent him a little extra money, as did a few individuals from the church. (usually $10 to $20 dollars). He always made sure to thank them by name.

I am very surprised that the clearinghouse has not caught on by now. Maybe they have, and the R's "salary" has gone down. Maybe that is one reason why Jill is trying so hard to make money. I think Jill's posts and the bragging about all the trips is starting to backfire on her.

I agree, in the long term. But he may have an opportunity to make a lot of money for a couple of years. With the Olympics coming, they will need all the workers they can hire to clean up the mess and rebuild. My guess is that the pay will be very good.

I agree. I'm guessing that there are not very many attorneys that are married to someone who has had their entire life displayed openly on TV since childhood. I'm sure they are concerned about the safety of their children. It only takes one nut-job to cause problems.

Maybe the saying "fool me once, shame on you- fool me twice, shame on me" applies here.

Making friends in a group and socializing children is obvious to us, but sadly Jill has been forever marred by her upbringing and living in an isolated society. Only her siblings and a few close like-mined families were allowed to be "friends". She does not understand the meaning of outside friendships. Jill has made a lot of progress, but I don't think she will ever feel at all comfortable being alone. I think she is trying, but it is just too much for her. More and more kids are being homeschooled these days, and I hope she is using a very good curriculum that is better than the one she used as a child. Maybe she will explore home school groups or co-ops in her area. I think being brought up on "Duggar time" is not helping her at all. I really feel sorry for her kids.

Tacos cost less than sea food.