After Joy selected her dress, the Duggar ladies (Michelle Duggar, Grandma Duggar, and all the sisters except Jill) gathered in a circle to share pictures (which they pinned to a board), memories, and praises.
Michelle said that Joy is an energy-giver and an encourager. Her little siblings love her, and her older siblings appreciate who she is
Jana talked about how quickly Joy has grown up and will soon be moving out of the house. She teared up, and the others did, as well.
Jinger reminisced about how Joy has left her tomboy ways and become a girly-girl, saying she is impressed at how mature her younger sister is and how deep her love is for Christ.
When it came time for Jennifer, Joy's buddy, to speak, she broke down crying. Joy assured Jennifer that she and Austin will live close to the family, so Jennifer can visit often.
Josie started sobbing and went to sit with her mom after giving Joy a big hug.
Steady Jordyn happily pinned her picture up but didn't cry.
Jessa talked about how tight Joy was with Josiah and Joseph before she started spending more time with the older girls. She said she is looking forward to seeing how God will use Joy and Austin's marriage to "change the world."
At the end, Joy told her family how thankful she is for each one of them.
Photo courtesy Carrie Wilson Photography
Visit TLC.com, Carrie Wilson's Facebook page, and the Renee's Bridal KY Facebook page to see more photos from Joy's dress day.
I love the special bond between the Duggar girls and young ladies. Such a blessing to the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThat was no "girly-girl" we saw last night on the river and camping!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome family to have, where they love and appreciate each other like that.
ReplyDeleteWhat world is Joy and Austin's marriage is supposed to "change?" Are they going to become missionaries or preachers?
ReplyDeleteJoy won't be living at home any longer
DeleteDon't underestimate the power of one godly couple - or even person - to do great things for God! I know of one woman who brought up 5 or 6 children who are actively serving God. Their children - this lady's grandchildren - are also serving God, in part because of the work she did as a mother. This same lady also had a dynamic prayer ministry. She may have never become famous here on earth, but she stored up great treasures in Heaven while she lived. Only time will tell how many people were affected by her life.
DeleteYou don't think everyone can do their part to change the world, especially in a team?
DeleteSounds like a very special time . It said all the sisters were present but Johannah isn't listed here. Was she at the dress shopping?
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to see and hear from Michelle!! TLC refuses to allow Jim Bob or Michelle any real time on the show - makes NO sense because the show would be so much better with the parents having an significant part.
ReplyDeleteI wish they were on too!
DeleteI miss them too, especially Michelle
DeleteWhen TLC cancelled 19 kids part of the agreement for the new show was that Josh would not be shown at all, and Michelle and Jim bob would make very limited appearances, they must have been happy with the deal or contracts would not have been signed.
DeleteI can't imagine how heart wrenching it must've been for them to say such things. I'm chocking up and holding back tears as I write this.
ReplyDeleteWhy?
DeleteSuperJames526, that's a little dramatic
Delete3:03, its not ok to judge someones feelings. When you are sad for example,you wouldn't want someone telling you that you don't need to be sad.
DeleteI don't think Joy is moving as far away as Jinger. She will be able to visit often :)
DeleteAnon. 5:00 - Because the Duggars will have to go through this experience until after Josie's married.
DeleteAnon. 3:03 - Sorry about that. I've grown fond of Joy and her family ever since I found out about them, so it's hard for me to see this happening. That's all.
9:33, are you the thought police? Do we need your permission to have a reaction to someone’s statement???You were judging someone’s else’s response. That’s not okay either.
DeleteThat is truly a BLESSING . I myself have 8 sisters and the closeness is just a GOD SENT. I thank GOD for having the family I have.So it is just a BLESSING for you all big families are so much a BLESSING. KEEP BEING CLOSE AND HELPFUL TO ONE ANOTHER.
ReplyDeleteSo a being a tomboy type means you are childish and being a girly girl is the same as grown up woman...?
ReplyDeleteSo special!
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