"We've talked for many, many hours. I really feel like the Lord is leading in this direction, but I do want to remind you [that] you're taking one of my most precious gifts."
-Pastor Paul Caldwell
In this preview of tonight's two-hour special (begins at 8pm ET/7pm CT), Joseph Duggar meets with Kendra's father to ask his blessing (as well as the blessing of Kendra's mother, Christina) to propose to Kendra.
Photo/video courtesy TLC
Did Kendra also meet with Jim Bob and Michelle to seek their blessing for her to take their son?
ReplyDeleteI would like to know if Joe had to fill out a questionnaire like the Duggars sons in law. Wouldn't it make sense since he is expected to support his wife and eventually his children? There seems to be a double standard. Jim Bob insists that prospective boyfriends/husbands must fill out the extensive questionnaire but with Joe nothing is mentioned about his "qualifications". Obviously Pastor Caldwell treasures Kendra as noted in his touching comment to Joe. He would also be concerned about Joe's ability to support a family. I know they always say their older sons work in the family business. That description is so over used.
DeleteExactly.
DeleteLOL!!!!!!
DeleteOh my... even just reading pastor Caldwell 's quote above had me welling up.
ReplyDeleteI really wish I would have had that kind of relationship with my father.
When I got married he didn't even want to help me pay for anything, nor did he care that I was getting married.
My father's reaction was that he was going to lose the best cook in the house. I wouldn't have wanted him to say it any other way, because that was his dry sense of humor! I knew what he really meant.
DeleteI am so sorry:( No girl should be treated that way. Itbwohld break my heart if my Dad ever treated me that way.
DeleteAnon 6:25, I am so very sorry to hear that. Just know that in God's eyes you are a treasure and a one of a kind person and He made no other person in the world exactly like you. You are special in God's eyes.
DeleteI didn't have that kind of father figure either. My parents divorced several years ago and even tho they were happy that I was getting married, there was no true joy, no excitement. The Duggars are lucky they have that closeness.
DeleteI loved how Joseph was able to surprise Kendra with the proposal! I can't wait until next week to see their wedding! Maybe they will announce a pregnancy at the end of the show! That would be so awesome!
ReplyDeleteAsking for a dad's blessing for his daughters hand in marriage is a good idea because It is a good sign of respect. Joe & Kendra make a good couple.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree with you Neddy Constant.
DeleteAnd it's always nice to receive someone's blessing. Most people don't ask to get "permission" but to ask for blessings...and every marriage needs blessings.
DeleteWhat if Dad hadn't given his blessing? Do you think they'd have gotten married anyway?
Deletei love that they have enough respect for the families of the brides, to ask permission for her hand in marriage. my daughter's boyfriend not only asked my permission but her 2 older brothers as well! (my husband passed away 5 years earlier) he even asked permission 2 years before that to 'date' her. and when my married son was wanting to marry his now wife, he went to her parents and asked for their permission and blessing too!
ReplyDeleteI knew that my family approved of my husband, long before we were married. (They would have had no problem voicing concerns if they'd had them!) He didn't need to ask "permission," nor was it an expectation.
DeleteOur parents (on either side) didn't have any say in the matter. I picked my husband and he picked me. Neither of us felt we needed to have anyone's permission or blessing. It was our decision & our life. We announced that we were getting married and that was that. If you were a parent and you had any doubts, then you weren't wise enough to see what we saw in each other. We're still married 40 years later, so time proved that we were right.
DeleteMy husband asked my mom because my dad had passed away years earlier. He respected me and my my mother enough to ask. I don't care if people think it's stupid or old fashioned. It shows respect for the young lady's family when a man does that.
ReplyDeleteMy husband asked too, it's a sign of respect.
ReplyDelete...a sign of respect for men! :D
DeleteAustin's dad required a certain number of houses to be flipped before A & J were to be married. Yet, they'll start married life off in an RV. I don't get the double standard.
ReplyDeleteThe stipulation was number of houses flipped before he could pursue marriage, not a house ready to go by the wedding. Unfortunate that they have to start out in an rv instead of their house, but they'll cope, and it won't be forever. Builds character!
DeleteIt would have been wise to tell Austin that he had to wait until this house was done before they could get married (talk about motivation!). Suddenly they were married, expecting, and living in an RV, with only a pile of sawdust inside a shell of a house. This wedding was rushed into like all other Duggar weddings. They should have waited til the house was done and ready for them. I thought patience was one of the values they were taught? Not when it comes to weddings.
DeleteI don't see how either of those facts are related. Austin's dad wanted to be sure his son had a viable source of income before starting a family. That was the point of the "5 flipped houses" criteria.
Deletepoor Joe, this was an awkward conversation. He was very brave. Pastor Caldwell didn't make it very easy on him.
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful quote from the Pastor. He is obviously very close to his daughter. The choice of Butterfly Kisses at the wedding also shows that closeness.
ReplyDeleteSo appreciate these guys understanding the Dad's perspective.
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