Joy, for anyone who wants to be critical of you and your family keep this little saying close, Those who mind, don't matter.. Those who matter don't mind.. keep living and loving and laughing. You and your family are beautiful and real❤
What a fantastic way to look at things. I luv the Duggar children except him. I follow everyone and wish them only the best. They are all doing fantastic. Especially Joy and her family. I especially like when she has her sisters over.
We all struggle with our spiritual walk at times. He understands, and I’m so grateful He is faithful when I am not. I REALLY appreciate your honesty and transparency with some of the harder questions. You are a sweet person, Joy ❤️
Girl please do not feel guilty or pressured to post content or even answer any of our questions, you are a full time mom with a full time husband and 3 full time children. You are worthy of all that you want and need and you are a good person and mother and sister and aunt and niece!! Please take some time for yourself if you need to 🫶🏻 Thank you for your vulnerability it takes a lot of courage to do things like this & if you haven’t been told lately - I am proud of you!
Joy, none of us on here KNOW you, but you do radiate so much light. It is such an honor to watch you and YOUR family grow. You have gone through so much in your life so give yourself grace. It's OK to not be OK, just as long as you don't stay in that mindset. ❤
Joy, just wanted to say thanks for sharing with us. Glad you're doing better. And an afternoon away from kids is also great for your mental health. God bless and much love hun. Stay positive as you can. 👼🙏❤
Your first name is so fitting for you all around. You have such a gift for feeling relatable and understanding, regardless of how different our lives may be. Always appreciate the *joy* you share with us! ❤
Joy I want to thank you for opening up yourself and letting us get to know you. Please don't let anyone's criticism get you down. People don't actually know what you go through on a day to day basis. I love how you say that you talk to God about everything. Please take everything to God and he will help you. Please ask the Lord to help you with everything you are going to be doing throughout your day. This is one prayer I say every morning and I feel that the Lord helps me every day. You and Austin are doing a great job with raising your family and staying best friends as well as being a couple. Stay strong and have a Blessed life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I'm praying for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You are so relatable, so honest and real in your disclosures. I've watched you since you were first on TV, and you have shone in your growth in so many ways. I'm old enough to be your grandmother, and I can appreciate your ability to rise to the demands of motherhood and being a wife while still keeping space for you. You're brilliant in my mind. Thank you for rising up and keeping the faith.
@@karenpierson9841Austin has a job. They don’t need the money from RUclips plus she has money from the tv shows. And don’t tell me that Jimbob controls it cause she already said that’s false
@@juliefa9881 Even if that’s true adding a revenue stream to their financial picture is their right. Whether or not you view their content is your right. The show has been off the air for nine years. I’m sure that money is long gone.
Joy you don't know me but I am so proud of the woman you have become. I am a 62 yr old woman that goes through the same things you are going through. Don't worry about what people say about you. As long as you are comfortable with how you live your life that is all that matters. Thanks for sharing your life
Yes a nice voice and a slower speaker. There are a few that talk so fast and then sometimes it escalates to where I feel like on a tea cup and saucer ride. I think they try to talk slower but can’t. You way is refreshing.
Yes. It feels like a real conversation with her. At times I feel like talking back because she makes you feel like she is having a chat right next to you. She is in her car right now and I am in mine, it's like she is in my passenger seat. Like a friend.
Joy, your honesty is astounding and to me it is so admirable! It takes a lot of courage, too, to open up and expose your inner most feelings. I appreciate your taking the time out to share with so many people!! I truly admire you and enjoy watching the "glimpses" into your day to day activities. It's practically the best thing to watch on Fridays!! It is totally reasonable to take a break from doing vlogs. I will always wish you and your family the best!! God bless you!🙏
Joy , Your family has been through so much ! You are a dedicated loving mother . I can see your love for your beautiful family . I am so proud of you for talking to your doctor about your mental health and actively seeking treatment . I know the struggles . You should be incredibly proud of yourself .
Joy most of us have watched you grow up on tv. Most of us don’t know you and you certainly don’t know us. I have no idea what that looks like. But for me at almost 65 a young 65 and a Christian I want you to know that you are a radiant Child of our living God. You are transparent when you feel you can be. You are graceful in your speech. All of us have struggles. I think it’s hard to always remember to bring them to God first but we must. He is so good and will bring us through. I’m so glad you’re staying close to your beautiful family. We all need to forgive or we will not be forgiven. You are loved by God and even us strangers. ❤
I’m glad you share with us and you said you aren’t sure how long you’ll go on but look at it this way you’ve videos of your kids growing up too. Thank you for sharing with us!
Joy. I’m so proud of you for being so honest and transparent about just all the spiritual things of God and the journey that we are all on to grow and learn. I think that you are a great mama and you just keep talking to God and letting him guide you!! You have a precious family and you and your husband are both wonderful parents! God bless your family!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Joy, I love to watch your and Austin’s videos because y’all are so down-to-earth. I appreciate your love of nature, which you two have seemed to share since your courtship. Personally, I feel that being outside is one way to feel God all around us. I love to marvel at the details of God’s creation from the beauty of the smallest delicate flower to the majesty of huge rugged mountain peaks. I think it’s so good for children to be outside as much as possible, whether they’re playing in mud and rain puddles or lying in the grass to watch the clouds go by and daydream. It is so delightful to see your little ones enjoying our great outdoors (in spite of all that pollen!). Thank you for sharing bits of your children’s lives (I don’t have grandchildren); it is so fun to watch kiddos grow and develop new skills. Their first year of life is a marvel as they change from babies to toddlers! Most of all, thank you for being real (no phoniness in your videos!). Thank you for showing gratitude for the blessings you have received. Thank you for showing other young parents how to keep faith as a part of their lives. And thank you for being honest about mental health issues, and that there is no shame in seeking help. We live in a mixed-up, complicated world, where day to day life can be quite a struggle! Blessings to your family! 😊❤
Well deserved break times for Mom & Dad! I appreciate how respectful you are of your family’s business and privacy. That’s important to have those boundaries. Vitamin D does make a huge difference. Once daylight savings time hits in fall thru transition into spring it’s great to take. Usually by summer you don’t need it. Glad to hear the kiddos are feeling better and Gideon has his inhaler to help. Your kids are a bit young for organized sports, some don’t even start until high school. Your kids are getting lots of fun opportunities and exercise. Even though you don’t have that routine you’d like just think of it this way you’re raising flexible children who are open to spontaneous adventures!
Good for you, Joy! Counselor, doctor, pastor, family/community, that's all important. Yes, I'm concluding almost the same thing about chaperones with dating/courtship. I regret that me and my now ex spent so much time alone together in either of our homes. And we're in our 50s and I'm widowed, so that's our reality. Still praying about how to strike that right balance if I ever get into another relationship. Reading through the Bible has been very helpful in processing all that. Glad you're doing the same regarding this, and wearing pants, and other things that you and Austin are doing different than your upbringing. And I love that song too. I will continue to pray for you, please pray for me too
Joy, I really enjoyed and got a lot out of this Q & A. In the Month of March/April I struggled a lot. I have depression and that had me down and during this time I was battling with myself about reading the Bible. I want to read the Bible completely and learn about it and grow in my walk. During the last two months I felt like I was being pulled two different directions. I was feeling that my depression was just hitting hard and I said God doesn’t want me to be without joy so me watching TV or going through Insta would be fine. Then I began to see that yes God wants us to enjoy our lives, spend time on Insta or watch TV. But don’t make it more important than reading my Bible. So during your questions your answers spoke truth to me. I thank you for following God’s instructions and sharing it with us. It has placed me in a different place with a different perspective. God bless.
Joy, you are growing into such a mature godly woman it is so beautiful to see you really are such encouragement. Thank you so much for keeping it real.
I love how real you are. I struggle we all do. I can relate to talking to everyone and not turning to God. Sometimes we as Christians need a reset. Bless your beautiful family❤
Joy, thank you for your vulnerability. Many can relate to your struggles. You are not alone! I found out I was super low on vitamin D as well and was shocked at how it can so negatively affect mental and physical health. Praying for God’s abundant blessings for you and your family!
Good for you young lady on all counts! Obviously you've been guided towards this group workout so you can feel what the brain does for you while exercising straight 45 mins. That's HARD when you've got 3 kids!!! My big tip about pollen, think I mentioned it b4, give Gideon his own stack of cheap(thin type) washcloths and each time he comes in from play, he washes his face and eyes especially 1st, then rub it all over his hair, and into the laundry basket it goes. Never wear same shirt in that you just wore out. Magic! I'm an oldie now but your personality very much was like mine as a young mom. I wanted a routine? But I actually didn't thrive on it, just went with the flow! My opinion of you two is: you each found the perfect person to grow with, make you're own rules and decisions with, stick up for each other with, and have beautiful kids with. You're a great match. Keep on doing as well as you can!
Joy, I just want to thank you for always being real and not fake. As I've watched you grow up from a little girl into the loving woman, wife and Mother that you are. I love how you are fun and adventurous yet at the same time I've always thought you're wise beyond your years! Don't ever think it's expected of you to share your life with us. It's nice that you do but you absolutely don't have to and shouldn't feel pressured to. Just thank you for being you and the true "Joy" that you are. You're a beautiful person inside and out! ❤😊
Joy, thank you for posting this. I felt like you were speaking directly to me at times, and for me at others. This is very much what I am going through. Struggles with faith, almost to a point of disconnect. But, when i let Jesus take the wheel, he wasted no time. I remember feeling like the colors and light were fading from each day, and I can actually see them returning and just feeling more content to even happy. I am grateful you're willing to share what you do, it's comforting for people to be able to know they're not alone in their feelings.
Joy, you're like a big old cup of sweet coffee on a drizzly day...warm, familiar, comforting and soothing. This is like talking to a close friend. Thank you for putting out your real and opening up to us.
You look great and as a momma of 4, I know it’s a lot. Taking care of yourself is hard. It takes effort and time that isn’t always available. You are so lucky to have help and support. You look great and sounds like God sure is working in your life! ❤😊
Joy, I love watching your vlogs..heck, watched your family grow up and even though there have been issues, each person is accountable for themselves. You're doing a wonderful job with your family. You can see how happy the kids are and yeah, putting your life in the public, you'll get lots of opinions good and bad. Don't let the negative people ruin your day. It's so easy for people to find fault in what and how you do things but they forget that they are not perfect either and everyone has different ways of doing things. Remember what Matt 7:5 says: "Hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." You're a good person, Austin is a good person and it's a joy watching your family grow. Keep praying, keep seeking God's will and hang tough....you've got this. Blessings to you and your family
I feel the people who follow you like the relaxed and real vibe. It relaxes me. I don’t need another video on sour dough or decorating.. . even though I do enjoy some. You and your family are so wonderful to watch❤
It’s obvious your heart’s in the right place. Your testimony is encouraging and your family is fortunate that you’re on the right path. Please continue to walk in faith and try to overcome the negative voices. God bless!
Joy you are sweet, very genuine and honest. I love watching your weekly videos. You have a beautiful little family! I like to see you are getting healthy and feeling better.
Joy , you are so sweet like your Momma .. soft , warm and caring ❤️.. people who have nothing good to say about others are unhappy people. Your a great Wife, Momma and Person. I have watch the show from day one. I've even emailed with your parents who are amazing folks. Like you said you have your own place in life now. God bless you and your family... Love y'all
It's such a "joy" to watch your videos, Joy! What a breath of fresh air. Although, I am much older than you, we are so much alike in many ways. I pray you continue to be blessed in all you do. Love, In Christ, Joy Drews
Joy, I Love watching your vlogs! I have watched you grow from a young girl to a grown woman, wife and mother. You have such an easy going way and I see your little family bursting with love, adventures, laughter, excitement and good times. Keep on making memories and remember, it’s your life no one else gets to tell you how to live it ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing Joy, I am an empty nester and disabled so your videos feel like having a much younger (lol) friend over once a week. I'm still waiting for one of my kids to make me a grandmother, and I adore watching your little family and your adventures. I watched another blogger recently and she basically said don't read any criticisms, they're not meant for you. Just skip over them or hit "delete". Accept praise or positive comments, they are meant for you and you should accept them. Blessings. ❤❤❤
It is so wonderful to see you growing in your faith and making decisions about how you want to live your life for yourself. Thank you for your honesty and authenticity- you’re inspiring me to make healthy life choices in all areas of my life 💜
Thank you for sharing your life with us. Only vlog what you feel you can with your family. Family comes first. I love your honesty and openness. I’m thankful you turn to God in prayer for the little things to the big things. He cares about every aspect of our lives. God bless!
Joy, you are so gracious. You answer all these questions with honesty and the utmost respect for yourself plus your immediate and extended family. You have my respect and admiration. I’m inspired by your gentle spirit. I’m interested in bible study & wondered if you could take us through one of yours one of these days? Do you use a commentary, study bible, annotate, take notes etc? What makes it work for you?
Joy, I am so very proud of you and Austin that you take everything in prayer. And that the two of you are able to talk about everything. That is how we are supposed to do everything. I enjoy being part of listening to your stories. Thank you for sharing. Prayers for strength,comfort and peace for you and your family
Joy I just love you. You are so genuine, joyful and real. I’m sorry you’re struggling with depression. You are doing the things that will really help you and you are SO right, it’s a daily CHOICE, but it’s not easy. Vit D3 is critical, exercising is great, getting counseling, doing things for yourself, spending time with family or friends, and not listening to the negative comments. That’s their issue, NOT yours. Keep on keeping on Saeetheart. I love your family, your faith and your striving to keep positive. You have a wonderful husband and he is blessed to have you. ❤
Joy, you are very kind, and you are generous to allow us to know you through your vlog. Stop if it has become an unpleasant chore kind of thing. You already have enough things to do. It’s okay to put all your focus, time, and work into being a wife and mother . If you feel that doing the vlog brings money into your budget that your young family needs, then do what you need to do.
Joy, first and foremost, thank you so much for sharing your family with us! I truly love your videos! Yes, we have physical, spiritual and mental needs:. It's hard to keep all in balance as most times, we are focused on 1. 2 of them. One of them then suffers. You are doing wonderfully keeping a balance. Also, please don't be hard on yourself with always trying to be positive. It's not like when you were a child, you had no cares, no worries. Now, you have a very busy life. 3 beautiful children. You're an amazing wife, mother. Think of all the responsibility you have! The list is endless. Caring for your children, husband, house ..... The more responsibility you have, it's hard to just keep going at times, nonetheless keep positive. Some days nothing goes right! When you feel you've reached your limit, know, this too shall pass. Take a deep breath. Pray. Take things one at a time. In time, you will look back and think how did I get through that! Things never last forever! Looking forward to your next video!
Good for you for having a babysitter come over so you can get out and do some you time! It's a very healthy thing. For Mom to spend time focusing on herself. So that when you do go home to the kids. You're feeling so relaxed and are happy to see them and hear about their fun day with the babysitter
You are such an authentic person and I really enjoy getting updates about you and your beautiful family. Thank you for doing a vlog and letting us see a bit of your life!!
You are a great deal of inspiration ❤. I hope to one day be able to meet you guys. I have watched you grow into the beauty of a woman you are today and I am so glad you are where you are today
thank you Joy for being honest and so open. the Lord is giving you wise insights. keep praying and talking to the Lord. He is near. warm greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Thank you for your honesty in this vlog. Glad you are working on yourself and your positivity. I too am learning to talk to God about all that is happening in my life. Very proud of you, Joy. You have accomplished so much in your young life. Great person, wife, and Mother. And your relationship with God.
You’re 26 and have 3 happy babies. You’re doing amazing! That is a lot on your plate. I used to think I wanted to be the perfect wife and have the perfect little life and it was so hard to keep up and I was so unhappy. I realized my marriage was leaving me sad and lonely and always hoped I could just “be better” I’ve separated and healed and I’ve never been happier. That’s all to say Sometimes you seem like you’re hard on yourself but you’re perfect the way you are.
Bless you so much Joy! I love your honesty and your openness! I enjoy your posts so much! Your children are adorable and Austin is a fine man- father, husband! I hope you do keep posting blogs! I don’t want anyone to hurt you with their unkind comments! ❣️❣️🙏
Thank you for taking time out of your day for this Q&A. You have the sweetest spirit about you. I pray your health continues to get better. God bless all of you. Big warm hugs & love sent. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️
Can't wait to see the new vlog and hope you guys have a great Friday afternoon and evening with the kids and a wonderful weekend ahead and can't wait to hear about the Q and A and baby Gunner is so cute and adorable and he is almost going to be 12 months old and he is getting so big already.
This was really enjoyable to watch. Life is a journey. Take it one day at a time, one phase at a time. As you get older your view on life and different phases change. And that is ok. Don’t feel guilty, scared or be fearful and just take it as it comes.
I so glad your feeling better. And you got yourself a mommy's day off. Every mom of young kiddos needs a day off. Hope you sure enjoys yourself and your time. Love watching you and your precious family
Joy, you are such a great young lady. Don't worry about anything anyone says!!!! You are awesome and love your family and that's ALL that matters to GOD......KUDOS 😊
Thank you for sharing your life with us. I look forward to your videos. Even if it's just once a month, I hope you stay with us in the long run. You are so genuine and honest about everything. ☮️❤️🌈 I love you Joy! I wish all the best for you and your family.
I really enjoy watching your family videos. Know that there are a lot of us out here who love and care about your family. Please don't let the negative comments define who you are. We love your family. Also, keep in mind that none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes daily. Some people are too busy trying to point out others' mistakes rather than taking accountability for their own. We all need to show mercy and compassion towards one another. if we see one fall reach out a hand and help them up, don't push them further down. Keep being who you are. I think the you you are is amazing, beautiful and a wonderful wife and mother. ❤❤
Joy, Thank you! When you mentioned your favorite song I went and listened. Long story short for over 30 years I have been looking for a song that my Grandma use to sing. I couldn’t ever find. I was only 10 years old and only knew three or four words on the song. Long story short your favorite song helped me find this song “When we all get to heaven.” That is the song I have looked for years to find. God knew the timing had to be right. THANK YOU. PLEASE go listen to it.
you reminded me to go take my vitamins! glad you're changes are working for you, praying you keep drawing closer and closer to the one who keeps our hearts in peace as we keep our minds on him.
Thank you for saying that about talking to God. I needed that reminder. ❤️I’m wondering about the vitamin D for myself as well. Thanks for making this video. I really enjoyed it!!
Joy, everyone's gonna have opinions when you put yourself out there. Of course, it's hard because it is personal, but you gotta remember, no one can judge you from a ten or 20 minute video. That's on them, not you.
Many women have to take Vitamin D, me included. Mine was very low too. As a Sr myself please keep up with exercise in some form the rest of your life. Helps in so many ways. You are such a sincere down to earth person+ I'm sure many are helped with your videos!
Joy and Austin, Thank you for all you're doing to be a good example and share your truth. I would like to recommend a podcast on YT that I think would maybe be super beneficial to you both in the season that you're in. It's called "Wake Up And Win". This couple has done a great job touching on topics that there's such a need to be discussed in my humble opinion. God bless both of you and your family.
You are such a joy to watch and listen too. Just like your name Joy My mother gone on her name was Joy too she was also a real joy in my life. The name fits perfectly for you both. God bless you and your family
You are such a blessing and I'm praying for you guys your videos have been such a help to me especially when I was going through a dark time thank you for being real and having a walk with the Lord that us real❤
Keep praying don't worry about what others people say they don't walk in your in your shoes and they don't know your life either I am 60 years old I used to do this same thing but I realized that life is to short Keep your faith
Joy thank you for being real and vulnerable. Sometimes we find ourselves watching others, and they seem like their lives are so together and perfect despite problems. Thank you for this vlog. I found myself last month having to remind myself also to talk to God to reach out. He’s always been there and he does know my heart. Thank you for the encouragement and the honesty. You’re so sweet and have such a beautiful family ❤
I love your updates and am so happy you share. Please don't take this the wrong way, I don't like that you apologize for doing things the way you do. No one has to understand or like what you're doing. It's you & Austin and your kids, you two do what is best for your family. If others don't like it or don't believe in what you believe in, too bad for them! You do you, girl. No apologies. If there are some that don't like what you're doing, that's not your fault and nothing you do will appease them. Your heart guides you and that's what is supposed to happen. So thank you for sharing, and for keeping private issues between family members private. Your integrity is awesome!!
Joy, for anyone who wants to be critical of you and your family keep this little saying close, Those who mind, don't matter.. Those who matter don't mind.. keep living and loving and laughing. You and your family are beautiful and real❤
I love this saying... I say it all the time!
Agreed
What a fantastic way to look at things. I luv the Duggar children except him. I follow everyone and wish them only the best. They are all doing fantastic. Especially Joy and her family. I especially like when she has her sisters over.
Me too. 👍
We all struggle with our spiritual walk at times. He understands, and I’m so grateful He is faithful when I am not.
I REALLY appreciate your honesty and transparency with some of the harder questions. You are a sweet person, Joy ❤️
the level of maturity is outstanding. you are really coming into "your own", and I am loving it. thank you for sharing.
Thank you Joy for taking the time to do this. You are beautiful inside and out. 🩷
Girl please do not feel guilty or pressured to post content or even answer any of our questions, you are a full time mom with a full time husband and 3 full time children. You are worthy of all that you want and need and you are a good person and mother and sister and aunt and niece!! Please take some time for yourself if you need to 🫶🏻 Thank you for your vulnerability it takes a lot of courage to do things like this & if you haven’t been told lately - I am proud of you!
Joy, none of us on here KNOW you, but you do radiate so much light. It is such an honor to watch you and YOUR family grow. You have gone through so much in your life so give yourself grace. It's OK to not be OK, just as long as you don't stay in that mindset. ❤
Joy, just wanted to say thanks for sharing with us. Glad you're doing better. And an afternoon away from kids is also great for your mental health. God bless and much love hun. Stay positive as you can. 👼🙏❤
Your first name is so fitting for you all around. You have such a gift for feeling relatable and understanding, regardless of how different our lives may be. Always appreciate the *joy* you share with us! ❤
Joy I want to thank you for opening up yourself and letting us get to know you. Please don't let anyone's criticism get you down. People don't actually know what you go through on a day to day basis. I love how you say that you talk to God about everything. Please take everything to God and he will help you. Please ask the Lord to help you with everything you are going to be doing throughout your day. This is one prayer I say every morning and I feel that the Lord helps me every day. You and Austin are doing a great job with raising your family and staying best friends as well as being a couple. Stay strong and have a Blessed life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I'm praying for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You are so relatable, so honest and real in your disclosures. I've watched you since you were first on TV, and you have shone in your growth in so many ways. I'm old enough to be your grandmother, and I can appreciate your ability to rise to the demands of motherhood and being a wife while still keeping space for you. You're brilliant in my mind. Thank you for rising up and keeping the faith.
You shouldn’t feel pressured to produce content, if you don’t want to do it, don’t! It’s your life ☺️
Ya get paid for putting out content.
@@karenpierson9841Still her choice.
@@karenpierson9841Austin has a job. They don’t need the money from RUclips plus she has money from the tv shows. And don’t tell me that Jimbob controls it cause she already said that’s false
Money money money
@@juliefa9881 Even if that’s true adding a revenue stream to their financial picture is their right. Whether or not you view their content is your right. The show has been off the air for nine years. I’m sure that money is long gone.
Joy you don't know me but I am so proud of the woman you have become. I am a 62 yr old woman that goes through the same things you are going through. Don't worry about what people say about you. As long as you are comfortable with how you live your life that is all that matters. Thanks for sharing your life
I love your conversational voice. So many of these vloggers use a sing-song false way of speaking. It’s refreshing to hear you just talk!naturally
Joy has always been a very authentic person.
Yes a nice voice and a slower speaker. There are a few that talk so fast and then sometimes it escalates to where I feel like on a tea cup and saucer ride. I think they try to talk slower but can’t. You way is refreshing.
Yes. It feels like a real conversation with her. At times I feel like talking back because she makes you feel like she is having a chat right next to you. She is in her car right now and I am in mine, it's like she is in my passenger seat. Like a friend.
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I agree, it is an ASMR worthy voice.
You have always been one of my favorite Duggar. You are so sweet! I enjoy seeing you, Austin and your precious children.
Joy, your honesty is astounding and to me it is so admirable! It takes a lot of courage, too, to open up and expose your inner most feelings. I appreciate your taking the time out to share with so many people!! I truly admire you and enjoy watching the "glimpses" into your day to day activities. It's practically the best thing to watch on Fridays!! It is totally reasonable to take a break from doing vlogs. I will always wish you and your family the best!! God bless you!🙏
Joy ,
Your family has been through so much ! You are a dedicated loving mother . I can see your love for your beautiful family . I am so proud of you for talking to your doctor about your mental health and actively seeking treatment . I know the struggles . You should be incredibly proud of yourself .
Joy most of us have watched you grow up on tv. Most of us don’t know you and you certainly don’t know us. I have no idea what that looks like. But for me at almost 65 a young 65 and a Christian I want you to know that you are a radiant Child of our living God. You are transparent when you feel you can be. You are graceful in your speech. All of us have struggles. I think it’s hard to always remember to bring them to God first but we must. He is so good and will bring us through. I’m so glad you’re staying close to your beautiful family. We all need to forgive or we will not be forgiven. You are loved by God and even us strangers. ❤
I’m glad you share with us and you said you aren’t sure how long you’ll go on but look at it this way you’ve videos of your kids growing up too. Thank you for sharing with us!
Joy. I’m so proud of you for being so honest and transparent about just all the spiritual things of God and the journey that we are all on to grow and learn. I think that you are a great mama and you just keep talking to God and letting him guide you!! You have a precious family and you and your husband are both wonderful parents! God bless your family!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Joy, I love to watch your and Austin’s videos because y’all are so down-to-earth. I appreciate your love of nature, which you two have seemed to share since your courtship. Personally, I feel that being outside is one way to feel God all around us. I love to marvel at the details of God’s creation from the beauty of the smallest delicate flower to the majesty of huge rugged mountain peaks. I think it’s so good for children to be outside as much as possible, whether they’re playing in mud and rain puddles or lying in the grass to watch the clouds go by and daydream. It is so delightful to see your little ones enjoying our great outdoors (in spite of all that pollen!). Thank you for sharing bits of your children’s lives (I don’t have grandchildren); it is so fun to watch kiddos grow and develop new skills. Their first year of life is a marvel as they change from babies to toddlers! Most of all, thank you for being real (no phoniness in your videos!). Thank you for showing gratitude for the blessings you have received. Thank you for showing other young parents how to keep faith as a part of their lives. And thank you for being honest about mental health issues, and that there is no shame in seeking help. We live in a mixed-up, complicated world, where day to day life can be quite a struggle! Blessings to your family! 😊❤
Well deserved break times for Mom & Dad! I appreciate how respectful you are of your family’s business and privacy. That’s important to have those boundaries. Vitamin D does make a huge difference. Once daylight savings time hits in fall thru transition into spring it’s great to take. Usually by summer you don’t need it. Glad to hear the kiddos are feeling better and Gideon has his inhaler to help. Your kids are a bit young for organized sports, some don’t even start until high school. Your kids are getting lots of fun opportunities and exercise. Even though you don’t have that routine you’d like just think of it this way you’re raising flexible children who are open to spontaneous adventures!
Good for you, Joy! Counselor, doctor, pastor, family/community, that's all important. Yes, I'm concluding almost the same thing about chaperones with dating/courtship. I regret that me and my now ex spent so much time alone together in either of our homes. And we're in our 50s and I'm widowed, so that's our reality. Still praying about how to strike that right balance if I ever get into another relationship. Reading through the Bible has been very helpful in processing all that. Glad you're doing the same regarding this, and wearing pants, and other things that you and Austin are doing different than your upbringing. And I love that song too. I will continue to pray for you, please pray for me too
Joy, I really enjoyed and got a lot out of this Q & A. In the Month of March/April I struggled a lot. I have depression and that had me down and during this time I was battling with myself about reading the Bible. I want to read the Bible completely and learn about it and grow in my walk. During the last two months I felt like I was being pulled two different directions. I was feeling that my depression was just hitting hard and I said God doesn’t want me to be without joy so me watching TV or going through Insta would be fine. Then I began to see that yes God wants us to enjoy our lives, spend time on Insta or watch TV. But don’t make it more important than reading my Bible. So during your questions your answers spoke truth to me. I thank you for following God’s instructions and sharing it with us. It has placed me in a different place with a different perspective. God bless.
Joy, you a very sweet woman. I think you are a great parent. Such wisdom for such a young Mom. Praying for your sweet family.
Joy, you are growing into such a mature godly woman it is so beautiful to see you really are such encouragement. Thank you so much for keeping it real.
I love how real you are. I struggle we all do. I can relate to talking to everyone and not turning to God. Sometimes we as Christians need a reset. Bless your beautiful family❤
Joy, thank you for your vulnerability. Many can relate to your struggles. You are not alone! I found out I was super low on vitamin D as well and was shocked at how it can so negatively affect mental and physical health. Praying for God’s abundant blessings for you and your family!
Good for you young lady on all counts! Obviously you've been guided towards this group workout so you can feel what the brain does for you while exercising straight 45 mins. That's HARD when you've got 3 kids!!! My big tip about pollen, think I mentioned it b4, give Gideon his own stack of cheap(thin type) washcloths and each time he comes in from play, he washes his face and eyes especially 1st, then rub it all over his hair, and into the laundry basket it goes. Never wear same shirt in that you just wore out. Magic! I'm an oldie now but your personality very much was like mine as a young mom. I wanted a routine? But I actually didn't thrive on it, just went with the flow! My opinion of you two is: you each found the perfect person to grow with, make you're own rules and decisions with, stick up for each other with, and have beautiful kids with. You're a great match. Keep on doing as well as you can!
Joy, I just want to thank you for always being real and not fake. As I've watched you grow up from a little girl into the loving woman, wife and Mother that you are. I love how you are fun and adventurous yet at the same time I've always thought you're wise beyond your years! Don't ever think it's expected of you to share your life with us. It's nice that you do but you absolutely don't have to and shouldn't feel pressured to. Just thank you for being you and the true "Joy" that you are. You're a beautiful person inside and out! ❤😊
Joy, thank you for posting this. I felt like you were speaking directly to me at times, and for me at others. This is very much what I am going through. Struggles with faith, almost to a point of disconnect. But, when i let Jesus take the wheel, he wasted no time. I remember feeling like the colors and light were fading from each day, and I can actually see them returning and just feeling more content to even happy. I am grateful you're willing to share what you do, it's comforting for people to be able to know they're not alone in their feelings.
Joy, you're like a big old cup of sweet coffee on a drizzly day...warm, familiar, comforting and soothing. This is like talking to a close friend. Thank you for putting out your real and opening up to us.
You look great and as a momma of 4, I know it’s a lot. Taking care of yourself is hard. It takes effort and time that isn’t always available. You are so lucky to have help and support. You look great and sounds like God sure is working in your life! ❤😊
Joy, I love watching your vlogs..heck, watched your family grow up and even though there have been issues, each person is accountable for themselves. You're doing a wonderful job with your family. You can see how happy the kids are and yeah, putting your life in the public, you'll get lots of opinions good and bad. Don't let the negative people ruin your day. It's so easy for people to find fault in what and how you do things but they forget that they are not perfect either and everyone has different ways of doing things. Remember what Matt 7:5 says: "Hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." You're a good person, Austin is a good person and it's a joy watching your family grow. Keep praying, keep seeking God's will and hang tough....you've got this. Blessings to you and your family
I feel the people who follow you like the relaxed and real vibe. It relaxes me. I don’t need another video on sour dough or decorating.. . even though I do enjoy some. You and your family are so wonderful to watch❤
It’s obvious your heart’s in the right place. Your testimony is encouraging and your family is fortunate that you’re on the right path. Please continue to walk in faith and try to overcome the negative voices. God bless!
Joy you are sweet, very genuine and honest. I love watching your weekly videos. You have a beautiful little family! I like to see you are getting healthy and feeling better.
Joy , you are so sweet like your Momma .. soft , warm and caring ❤️.. people who have nothing good to say about others are unhappy people. Your a great Wife, Momma and Person.
I have watch the show from day one. I've even emailed with your parents who are amazing folks. Like you said you have your own place in life now. God bless you and your family... Love y'all
It's such a "joy" to watch your videos, Joy! What a breath of fresh air. Although, I am much older than you, we are so much alike in many ways. I pray you continue to be blessed in all you do.
Love, In Christ, Joy Drews
Joy, I Love watching your vlogs! I have watched you grow from a young girl to a grown woman, wife and mother. You have such an easy going way and I see your little family bursting with love, adventures, laughter, excitement and good times. Keep on making memories and remember, it’s your life no one else gets to tell you how to live it ❤❤❤❤
Just enjoy your day 💗💗 as moms we don’t get many “mom days” so just enjoy every second
Thank you for sharing Joy, I am an empty nester and disabled so your videos feel like having a much younger (lol) friend over once a week. I'm still waiting for one of my kids to make me a grandmother, and I adore watching your little family and your adventures. I watched another blogger recently and she basically said don't read any criticisms, they're not meant for you. Just skip over them or hit "delete". Accept praise or positive comments, they are meant for you and you should accept them. Blessings. ❤❤❤
You are so real and so sweet and open. I just love you! Thank you for bravely sharing your thoughts and feelings!
I pray that you keep vlogging Joy, you're such a light of Christ like encouragement for us all... And teaching the younger women is biblical ❤
It is so wonderful to see you growing in your faith and making decisions about how you want to live your life for yourself. Thank you for your honesty and authenticity- you’re inspiring me to make healthy life choices in all areas of my life 💜
Thank you for sharing your life with us. Only vlog what you feel you can with your family. Family comes first. I love your honesty and openness. I’m thankful you turn to God in prayer for the little things to the big things. He cares about every aspect of our lives. God bless!
Joy your amazing,I hope you feel much stronger very soon xxx
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Joy, you are so gracious. You answer all these questions with honesty and the utmost respect for yourself plus your immediate and extended family. You have my respect and admiration. I’m inspired by your gentle spirit. I’m interested in bible study & wondered if you could take us through one of yours one of these days? Do you use a commentary, study bible, annotate, take notes etc? What makes it work for you?
Joy just keep shinning. Love watching you and your beautiful family. Thanks for being real
Joy, I am so very proud of you and Austin that you take everything in prayer. And that the two of you are able to talk about everything. That is how we are supposed to do everything. I enjoy being part of listening to your stories. Thank you for sharing.
Prayers for strength,comfort and peace for you and your family
Joy I just love you. You are so genuine, joyful and real. I’m sorry you’re struggling with depression. You are doing the things that will really help you and you are SO right, it’s a daily CHOICE, but it’s not easy. Vit D3 is critical, exercising is great, getting counseling, doing things for yourself, spending time with family or friends, and not listening to the negative comments. That’s their issue, NOT yours. Keep on keeping on Saeetheart. I love your family, your faith and your striving to keep positive. You have a wonderful husband and he is blessed to have you. ❤
Joy, you are very kind, and you are generous to allow us to know you through your vlog. Stop if it has become an unpleasant chore kind of thing. You already have enough things to do. It’s okay to put all your focus, time, and work into being a wife and mother . If you feel that doing the vlog brings money into your budget that your young family needs, then do what you need to do.
Joy, first and foremost, thank you so much for sharing your family with us! I truly love your videos! Yes, we have physical, spiritual and mental needs:. It's hard to keep all in balance as most times, we are focused on 1. 2 of them. One of them then suffers. You are doing wonderfully keeping a balance. Also, please don't be hard on yourself with always trying to be positive. It's not like when you were a child, you had no cares, no worries. Now, you have a very busy life. 3 beautiful children. You're an amazing wife, mother. Think of all the responsibility you have! The list is endless. Caring for your children, husband, house ..... The more responsibility you have, it's hard to just keep going at times, nonetheless keep positive. Some days nothing goes right! When you feel you've reached your limit, know, this too shall pass. Take a deep breath. Pray. Take things one at a time. In time, you will look back and think how did I get through that! Things never last forever! Looking forward to your next video!
Good for you for having a babysitter come over so you can get out and do some you time! It's a very healthy thing. For Mom to spend time focusing on herself. So that when you do go home to the kids. You're feeling so relaxed and are happy to see them and hear about their fun day with the babysitter
Leaving comes in waves. Give yourself time to actually feel your inner self again. Trust what you are doing and where you are going.
Hymn of heaven is a song I’ve loved for so long now! It’s so good! Phil is a great artist.
Joy, filming a vlog is really a lot of work. I really enjoy watching your videos. We hope that your whole family will be healthy and happy.
You are such an authentic person and I really enjoy getting updates about you and your beautiful family. Thank you for doing a vlog and letting us see a bit of your life!!
It is lovely to see you expose your vulnerability as I’m sure it helps you heal.
Good luck on your journey.
You are a great deal of inspiration ❤. I hope to one day be able to meet you guys. I have watched you grow into the beauty of a woman you are today and I am so glad you are where you are today
Great answer on Duggar Family update! Very respectful
You give off a lovely energy, and I think you are so mature and thank you for sharing this!
thank you Joy for being honest and so open.
the Lord is giving you wise insights. keep praying and talking to the Lord. He is near. warm greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
I love watching you and your beautiful family ❤ your children put a smile on my face!
Thank you for your honesty in this vlog. Glad you are working on yourself and your positivity. I too am learning to talk to God about all that is happening in my life. Very proud of you, Joy. You have accomplished so much in your young life. Great person, wife, and Mother. And your relationship with God.
You’re 26 and have 3 happy babies. You’re doing amazing! That is a lot on your plate. I used to think I wanted to be the perfect wife and have the perfect little life and it was so hard to keep up and I was so unhappy. I realized my marriage was leaving me sad and lonely and always hoped I could just “be better” I’ve separated and healed and I’ve never been happier. That’s all to say Sometimes you seem like you’re hard on yourself but you’re perfect the way you are.
Bless you so much Joy! I love your honesty and your openness! I enjoy your posts so much! Your children are adorable and Austin is a fine man- father, husband!
I hope you do keep posting blogs! I don’t want anyone to hurt you with their unkind comments! ❣️❣️🙏
Love your videos Joy! Its nice getting to know you. Ive watched for a long time.
Thank you for taking time out of your day for this Q&A. You have the sweetest spirit about you. I pray your health continues to get better. God bless all of you. Big warm hugs & love sent. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️
Can't wait to see the new vlog and hope you guys have a great Friday afternoon and evening with the kids and a wonderful weekend ahead and can't wait to hear about the Q and A and baby Gunner is so cute and adorable and he is almost going to be 12 months old and he is getting so big already.
This was really enjoyable to watch. Life is a journey. Take it one day at a time, one phase at a time. As you get older your view on life and different phases change. And that is ok. Don’t feel guilty, scared or be fearful and just take it as it comes.
I so glad your feeling better. And you got yourself a mommy's day off. Every mom of young kiddos needs a day off. Hope you sure enjoys yourself and your time. Love watching you and your precious family
Joy, you are such a great young lady. Don't worry about anything anyone says!!!! You are awesome and love your family and that's ALL that matters to GOD......KUDOS 😊
Thank you for sharing your life with us. I look forward to your videos. Even if it's just once a month, I hope you stay with us in the long run. You are so genuine and honest about everything. ☮️❤️🌈 I love you Joy! I wish all the best for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing this video. You have reminded me to lean on God and tell him what my needs are.
Thank You for sharing with us. Love You,Austin and your beautiful children
I really enjoy watching your family videos. Know that there are a lot of us out here who love and care about your family. Please don't let the negative comments define who you are. We love your family. Also, keep in mind that none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes daily. Some people are too busy trying to point out others' mistakes rather than taking accountability for their own. We all need to show mercy and compassion towards one another. if we see one fall reach out a hand and help them up, don't push them further down. Keep being who you are. I think the you you are is amazing, beautiful and a wonderful wife and mother. ❤❤
Joy, Thank you! When you mentioned your favorite song I went and listened.
Long story short for over 30 years I have been looking for a song that my Grandma use to sing. I couldn’t ever find. I was only 10 years old and only knew three or four words on the song.
Long story short your favorite song helped me find this song “When we all get to heaven.” That is the song I have looked for years to find. God knew the timing had to be right. THANK YOU. PLEASE go listen to it.
I was just looking for a new Q&A to watch! This came out at the perfect time! lol 🥰
Love you Joy!! God Bless your sweet family❤❤
you reminded me to go take my vitamins! glad you're changes are working for you, praying you keep drawing closer and closer to the one who keeps our hearts in peace as we keep our minds on him.
Thank you for saying that about talking to God. I needed that reminder. ❤️I’m wondering about the vitamin D for myself as well. Thanks for making this video. I really enjoyed it!!
Thanks Joyanna for sharing. So nice to hear that you've taken time for yourself. 😊
Joy, you are a wonderful person. You definitely bring a lot of joy to a lot of people. You’re beautiful inside and out.
Great perspective about pants. I am Pentecostal & wear only skirts but I respect those that don’t. It’s all about a persons heart posture!
You are an amazing young woman. Take care of you and your family and ignore all the negative people out there
I appreciate your honesty. 👏🏻 I love how you support your family either way because family is important.
Joy, everyone's gonna have opinions when you put yourself out there.
Of course, it's hard because it is personal, but you gotta remember, no one can judge you from a ten or 20 minute video. That's on them, not you.
Joy glad you are doing better and you had a day off. You have a beautiful family❤😊.love your videos.
Aww Joy, I can tell you have a good heart. Praying for you and your family.
I live near Anchorage, Alaska. So knowing Austin is up here for a hunting trip makes me so happy! Hope he has a blast.
Many women have to take Vitamin D, me included. Mine was very low too.
As a Sr myself please keep up with exercise in some form the rest of your life. Helps in so many ways.
You are such a sincere down to earth person+ I'm sure many are helped with your videos!
Joy and Austin, Thank you for all you're doing to be a good example and share your truth.
I would like to recommend a podcast on YT that I think would maybe be super beneficial to you both in the season that you're in. It's called "Wake Up And Win". This couple has done a great job touching on topics that there's such a need to be discussed in my humble opinion. God bless both of you and your family.
Yay, Hymn of Heaven is my favorite as well! It's so rich and such a tip of the hat to Revelation.
You are such a joy to watch and listen too. Just like your name Joy My mother gone on her name was Joy too she was also a real joy in my life. The name fits perfectly for you both. God bless you and your family
You are such a blessing and I'm praying for you guys your videos have been such a help to me especially when I was going through a dark time thank you for being real and having a walk with the Lord that us real❤
Keep praying don't worry about what others people say they don't walk in your in your shoes and they don't know your life either I am 60 years old I used to do this same thing but I realized that life is to short Keep your faith
Your wisdom is beyond your years! You’re such a wonderful young lady❤
Joy thank you for being real and vulnerable. Sometimes we find ourselves watching others, and they seem like their lives are so together and perfect despite problems. Thank you for this vlog. I found myself last month having to remind myself also to talk to God to reach out. He’s always been there and he does know my heart. Thank you for the encouragement and the honesty. You’re so sweet and have such a beautiful family ❤
I love your updates and am so happy you share. Please don't take this the wrong way, I don't like that you apologize for doing things the way you do. No one has to understand or like what you're doing. It's you & Austin and your kids, you two do what is best for your family. If others don't like it or don't believe in what you believe in, too bad for them! You do you, girl. No apologies. If there are some that don't like what you're doing, that's not your fault and nothing you do will appease them. Your heart guides you and that's what is supposed to happen.
So thank you for sharing, and for keeping private issues between family members private. Your integrity is awesome!!
I think you and your family are just so awesome. Your such a good momma.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. God bless you and your sweet little family.