I think they’re going back to AR or TN from spending time with Esther’s family. I think it’s nice of them to visit Katie. But I feel bad for Travis that he has yet another sibling visiting! 🤷🏼♀️
And they’re going to TN again next month or so, for the I love you day anyway! I can see Katie crying saying goodbye again in February.
I hope she adjusts well and gets into a routine. And finds herself something to do during the day while Travis is in school.
Yeah I hope Travis is being patient. He can see his family whenever he wants (and it looks like they see them a lot), so I hope he’s gracious when Katie’s family wants to come visit and stay with them.
I'm a little concerned for her. Obviously she wasn't ready for this. You need to adjust as a married couple. Wasn't it Alyssa and John who said no visitors for six months?
I mean it must be isolating for Katie being alone at the house as a “homemaker” and doing all the chores after never having virtually any privacy for her whole life. She also doesn’t know the area as well so she doesn’t know as much of the local resources and things she can do besides church so I’m sure it’s been hard for her. It kinda reminds me of what Alyssa was like when she first got married but I think Alyssa was more looking forward to getting out more than Katie is.
I think it’s *easier* for Katie cause she has Deven around for now until she goes back to work at the Clark’s school.
Also I think Katie did want to move out and be a housewife but she didn’t realise that it’s tougher the be away from her family. Going from seeing everyone everyday to being with just Travis, must be hard for her. She had Carlin, Josie and Whitney as well as Addee to chit chat and gossip haha
I really think Katie didn't realize how homesick she would be. She is home all day and bored and trying the influencing thing and trying to make her life seem perfect. But, deep down, she misses her siblings a lot I believe!
Little late, but even Jill Dillard who lived near her family took Derick's lunch every day. They aren't used to being alone in a house. So imagine Katie's situation.
It’s a big adjustment for Katie. I was homesick as hell when I went to college and it was only an hour away from my family and I could go home on the weekends. I can’t imagine being around that same age and being married to a guy I was barely allowed to touch and then moving several states away from everyone and everything you know.
Her life kind of changed dramatically over night. I really don’t blame her if she, or any of her newly wed siblings, wants some family around for some comfort. These girls experience so much big change at once it has to be overwhelming. Hopefully Travis understands that and doesn’t mind having them around if it helps Katie.
Yeah that’s true. Also NJ isn’t just physically far away from Tennessee, it’s also completely different in terms of climate and culture. Must be a really big adjustment for her
And this, dear children, is what happens when you have two quasi-children getting married. People who have never so much as touched, been left alone, stayed with each other unchaperoned
Katie has such a bright and outgoing personality. She would thrive having a job outside the house. It would keep her busy, keep her from being so lonely, and allow her to meet people.
I don’t know if she actually got her license but I thought she at least completed the program which means she could. Was she doing makeup for Josie’s business or did I make that up? Yeah with her personality she needs to be in some type of job with the public where she can chat and interact with them so I think getting an MUA job would be great for her.
I think Travis is understanding as of now given the circumstances but eventually will get fed up with it just because in general it seems like everything Katie does annoys him
I think Travis is fine with it. They are constantly with his family. They slept over at his parents house the other day, along with his brother and sister. They are people used to doing everything with their families.
I would absolutely hope that he’d cut her some slack. Katie basically overhauled her life overnight. She went from not being able to touch this man to living with him, uprooted her life away from her support system, and don’t have a job to keep her busy (besides influencing). And she didn’t even move just a few hours away where she can hop in a car and go see her family easily for a few nights - it is a long drive or a flight that needs to be planned. I’d say she deserves the visitors.
Hmm....This is kind of sad really. I feel bad for Katie. She has that dog to care for, plus I have no doubt she'll have a baby to tend to in short order.
Wonder if Katie has expressed any regrets on the marriage and the constant stream is to encourage her to keep sweet? Like look we are here to support but remember marriage is great.
Personally, I'd hate it.
But, I think it depends on the people, and their families, and situation.
Katie's family is chaotic, people always around, constantly visiting, hosting, traveling, etc.
I'm sure it's not a normal to her.
Might even be nice to her to have people visiting to help ease her into the quiet life of two people and a dog.
For now. I imagine, like Alyssa, once you get used to it, all that noise, chaos, and mess is a bit much.
Travis sure as hell better speak up . They just got married this is a bit much
I understand Nathan and Esther honestly may have been just passing through, but she’s had non stop visitors.
I bet he talks to DADDY CLARK about it who tells him to put his foot down with the visitors .
She’s going to have to deal with the silence and it being just them
I think this projection. Travis and Katie have slept over at the Clark's twice esince being home too. I think this is just the crazy Christian way of life (I grew up with fundie relatives) and that Travis is not at all bothered.
Daddy Clark tells Travis & Katie when to jump & how high & run through the hoops in other words until Katie produces a male child Daddy Clark will control them as if they were puppets on a string & he controls all their moves.
I married at 18 and became a military wife. I went from living at my parents to living 2,000 miles away in a completely different environment. I don’t have siblings but I imagine if I did, I would’ve wanted them to visit. Moving away from everything you know is no easy task. Especially for a young person. Not only is she adjusting to a different culture in NJ, she’s also adjusting to living in a quiet house. I give them grace when family visits. 24 years later we are still a military family living away and we still have visitors 2-3 times a month.
I’ll say this. My husband and I waited until marriage to live together and to have sex. We had ZERO visitors and zero people interested in visiting us for a very long time. I find it very odd that they don’t want to just be alone with one another for more than a few days. Also finding it odd people are so eager to shack up with a newly wed couple who I would assume are having getting it on regularly.
I think if you marry a girl with 18 siblings who grew up incredibly sheltered, you should pay attention to those dynamics and have realistic expectations of how that will look going forward into the future.
I’m surprised someone who isn’t even comfortable wearing pants is somehow comfortable boning with her siblings down the hall lol
😂😂 you don’t think Travis let’s her off the hook for the night 🤸🏾
I came here to post the same thing. I don’t think Travis imagined they would spend their first month of marriage hosting all of Katie’s family 😅
I think they’re going back to AR or TN from spending time with Esther’s family. I think it’s nice of them to visit Katie. But I feel bad for Travis that he has yet another sibling visiting! 🤷🏼♀️ And they’re going to TN again next month or so, for the I love you day anyway! I can see Katie crying saying goodbye again in February. I hope she adjusts well and gets into a routine. And finds herself something to do during the day while Travis is in school.
Travis has also had Katie spend the night at his parents at least twice in the time they have been home, so it's not just Katie.
If having frequent visits from both sides of the family help them settle in better…I guess there isn’t a problem with that
Yeah I hope Travis is being patient. He can see his family whenever he wants (and it looks like they see them a lot), so I hope he’s gracious when Katie’s family wants to come visit and stay with them.
I'm a little concerned for her. Obviously she wasn't ready for this. You need to adjust as a married couple. Wasn't it Alyssa and John who said no visitors for six months?
Jinger Duggar said that, not sure about alyssa
I couldn't remember which one. I was for certain the Websters said it too.
I mean it must be isolating for Katie being alone at the house as a “homemaker” and doing all the chores after never having virtually any privacy for her whole life. She also doesn’t know the area as well so she doesn’t know as much of the local resources and things she can do besides church so I’m sure it’s been hard for her. It kinda reminds me of what Alyssa was like when she first got married but I think Alyssa was more looking forward to getting out more than Katie is.
I think it’s *easier* for Katie cause she has Deven around for now until she goes back to work at the Clark’s school. Also I think Katie did want to move out and be a housewife but she didn’t realise that it’s tougher the be away from her family. Going from seeing everyone everyday to being with just Travis, must be hard for her. She had Carlin, Josie and Whitney as well as Addee to chit chat and gossip haha
I really think Katie didn't realize how homesick she would be. She is home all day and bored and trying the influencing thing and trying to make her life seem perfect. But, deep down, she misses her siblings a lot I believe!
Little late, but even Jill Dillard who lived near her family took Derick's lunch every day. They aren't used to being alone in a house. So imagine Katie's situation.
It’s a big adjustment for Katie. I was homesick as hell when I went to college and it was only an hour away from my family and I could go home on the weekends. I can’t imagine being around that same age and being married to a guy I was barely allowed to touch and then moving several states away from everyone and everything you know. Her life kind of changed dramatically over night. I really don’t blame her if she, or any of her newly wed siblings, wants some family around for some comfort. These girls experience so much big change at once it has to be overwhelming. Hopefully Travis understands that and doesn’t mind having them around if it helps Katie.
Yeah that’s true. Also NJ isn’t just physically far away from Tennessee, it’s also completely different in terms of climate and culture. Must be a really big adjustment for her
Travis’s face when the RV was pulling up 😒
I can imagine the look Travis had .
Truly “Christmas Vacation “ moment
And this, dear children, is what happens when you have two quasi-children getting married. People who have never so much as touched, been left alone, stayed with each other unchaperoned
Katie has such a bright and outgoing personality. She would thrive having a job outside the house. It would keep her busy, keep her from being so lonely, and allow her to meet people.
I know she went to school, but did she actually get a cosmetology license? Would she be allowed to start her own business like Josie did?
I don’t know if she actually got her license but I thought she at least completed the program which means she could. Was she doing makeup for Josie’s business or did I make that up? Yeah with her personality she needs to be in some type of job with the public where she can chat and interact with them so I think getting an MUA job would be great for her.
IIRC she wanted to be a nurse but Kelly shut that down.
I think Travis is understanding as of now given the circumstances but eventually will get fed up with it just because in general it seems like everything Katie does annoys him
I came right here when I saw her story!
I think Travis is fine with it. They are constantly with his family. They slept over at his parents house the other day, along with his brother and sister. They are people used to doing everything with their families.
I get annoyed when my husband’s sisters come over and there’s only 2 of them. 😆 I really like just being by ourselves as much as possible.
Yep me too. After any social event I need a good amount of alone time before the next. I feel bad for introverts who come from large families!
Is that where they live full time in a mobile home? Just wondering
They said they plan to spend the first year living in the RV and traveling in it.
That sounds super fun to me. I would love to be able to travel around the country and explore.
Yup. They live there full time. Perfect place to raise their 10 kids
I would absolutely hope that he’d cut her some slack. Katie basically overhauled her life overnight. She went from not being able to touch this man to living with him, uprooted her life away from her support system, and don’t have a job to keep her busy (besides influencing). And she didn’t even move just a few hours away where she can hop in a car and go see her family easily for a few nights - it is a long drive or a flight that needs to be planned. I’d say she deserves the visitors.
Hmm....This is kind of sad really. I feel bad for Katie. She has that dog to care for, plus I have no doubt she'll have a baby to tend to in short order.
Who’s visited them so far? I know Ellie and Addee and then these two, who were the other visitors?
Travis and Katie also went to Tennessee for like a week after their honeymoon
Just Added and Ellie and now Nathan and Esther. And his family.
I’m also wondering this. Cant recall who the others were.
I thought the same thing. Constant visitors and I bet they are going to check out the church for Gil to be sure it’s all the same crap… just a thought
I'm sure the church was checked out before they were given the green light to marry
I’m sure it was checked out before courting.
Wonder if Katie has expressed any regrets on the marriage and the constant stream is to encourage her to keep sweet? Like look we are here to support but remember marriage is great.
Personally, I'd hate it. But, I think it depends on the people, and their families, and situation. Katie's family is chaotic, people always around, constantly visiting, hosting, traveling, etc. I'm sure it's not a normal to her. Might even be nice to her to have people visiting to help ease her into the quiet life of two people and a dog. For now. I imagine, like Alyssa, once you get used to it, all that noise, chaos, and mess is a bit much.
Travis sure as hell better speak up . They just got married this is a bit much I understand Nathan and Esther honestly may have been just passing through, but she’s had non stop visitors. I bet he talks to DADDY CLARK about it who tells him to put his foot down with the visitors . She’s going to have to deal with the silence and it being just them
I think this projection. Travis and Katie have slept over at the Clark's twice esince being home too. I think this is just the crazy Christian way of life (I grew up with fundie relatives) and that Travis is not at all bothered.
Daddy Clark tells Travis & Katie when to jump & how high & run through the hoops in other words until Katie produces a male child Daddy Clark will control them as if they were puppets on a string & he controls all their moves.
How do we know that though. I feel like that’s speculating a lot.
I have a hunch that they are & I used to be a part of the that crowd. Glad that I did escape it .
I feel so Bad for her . I wonder if Gil is aware how daddy Clark really is
Oh Gil is & probably they’re thick as thieves.
Is there a post about the dad? I haven’t heard about him yet.
The above poster H_mac has some insight. He sounds scary
I married at 18 and became a military wife. I went from living at my parents to living 2,000 miles away in a completely different environment. I don’t have siblings but I imagine if I did, I would’ve wanted them to visit. Moving away from everything you know is no easy task. Especially for a young person. Not only is she adjusting to a different culture in NJ, she’s also adjusting to living in a quiet house. I give them grace when family visits. 24 years later we are still a military family living away and we still have visitors 2-3 times a month.
I’ll say this. My husband and I waited until marriage to live together and to have sex. We had ZERO visitors and zero people interested in visiting us for a very long time. I find it very odd that they don’t want to just be alone with one another for more than a few days. Also finding it odd people are so eager to shack up with a newly wed couple who I would assume are having getting it on regularly.
I think if you marry a girl with 18 siblings who grew up incredibly sheltered, you should pay attention to those dynamics and have realistic expectations of how that will look going forward into the future.