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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 6:24 pm
I'm thinking that the regret might have been that Matt didn't go to the hospital (due to planning the party, work on the house, planning his trip to Iraq) and thus missed seeing Mike before he died.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, February 02, 2009 - 6:42 pm
I just saw a promo for Matt's return to Iraq special where they operate on the dwarf children. I think it will be on Feb. 16 or there about.
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 12:37 pm
Yes, Feb 16th is the right date.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 1:50 pm
I look forward to the return visit!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Monday, February 09, 2009 - 8:47 pm
tonight they are showing Mike's -- his memorial - I mean right now!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 6:59 am
Wow, what a touching episode. Wish they showed more of Matt. seemed like Amy was the main focus. Where was Matt when Mike was at the hospital. WOnder if that was the regret Amy talked of...
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Monday, February 16, 2009 - 6:03 pm
I just got this email from Matt: Tune in as Little People, Big World returns! Tonight is the premiere of the second half of Season 4 (affectionately referred to by the family as... Season 4B). This evening's episodes feature Matt's second life-changing trip to Iraq to deliver much needed medical assistance to an Iraqi family of little people living in a poverty stricken war zone. The Roloff family is very excited about this 20+ episode set, as it has something for everyone. Matt builds an enormous bridge on the farm, Amy leads the kids on a riverboat cruise and a tour of the South, the twins begin their senior year of high school, Molly graduates from 8th grade and attempts to get her driving permit, and even Jacob has his 'own' episode. Tune in for this wonderful and inspiring season... as the Roloff family continue their raw and unfiltered journey through life's adventures. ... We invite you to visit our website at www.mattroloff.com
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, February 16, 2009 - 7:06 pm
I just watched Matt's second trip to Iraq for the little kids' surgery. What a wonderful episode.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, February 16, 2009 - 8:15 pm
Thanks for the reminder that this is on! I love this family and can't wait to watch.
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 5:50 am
Those Iraqi children were so dear.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 5:24 pm
I missed the newest episode!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 11:58 pm
Hmm, wonder if I dropped off their mailing list? I've been getting inordinate amounts of spam lately, plus tons of little Amazon orders for the Kindle (even the free books get an email each), maybe I just missed seeing it. The Iraq trip was wonderful. Also loved Molly's graduation and Amy's and Molly's interactions and Amy's musings on this wonderful tall daughter she has. And then the trip to Michigan for Amy and the kids, to spend time with her parents.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 7:38 am
Poor Matt! That man has got to relax...so much stress in that little body can't be good for him.
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Spoton
Member
09-16-2005
| Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 8:31 am
I love vacations, and I love to explore new places on road trips, but that was one marathon of a trip. I would have been sulking right along with the son if I had been away from home for that long. I think I would enjoy the experience more if it is doled out in a little smaller doses. I think that Amy and Matt seem to work through their differences admirably. I totally understand his reluctance to spend the time away from home/work where he has so many responsibilites. I also understand her need for his undivided attention to the family at times. This was definitely an Amy-trip, where she hoped that Matt would join in as joyfully as she did. But they seem to work things out between them and honor their differences. Good for them!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 7:32 pm
OK who else wondered what was going to be behind closed doors? I missed that they were fighting and when Jeremy went to see why they werent at dinner - I thought hmmm it is a family show!! I do think that it is good that they fight, and that the kids see how much respect they have not to fight in front of the kids. Its also interesting how Matt shrugs it off that Amy knew what she was getting (ie his personality) - I will say I think I heard Matt say that the problem on the farm was the pumkins were in danger of freezing? some problem - as a farmer, that's huge... and with Mike gone - I think it was really tough on Matt - but I agree OG - - Matt just doesnt know how to relax! Also, on the riverboat - Jacob jumping over the rail I thought, how many bones has that kid broke? and Amy has so much more patience than I have, my dd had a recorder, and I can only take so much - but in a car?? Oh my! Jeremy practicing his harmonica - same tune, over and over - I know he had to be at it for at least an hour!! and there is no way I could drive that far! 2 hours at a time, and I'm done! It was very sweet tho that the family seemed to appreciate that they were bonding, like they all seemed to feel this was "it" the last time they were going to be together... (because of the boys being Seniors, it does change when the boys graduate from HS - I wouldnt think it did, but honestly - I wish.. if only... I would've done the same thing with my family! very touching episode, fight and all! and it is such a contrast watching how Jon and Kate relate vs Amy and Matt... it shows that relationships are always evolving, you have to work on it! (unless like the Duggers, you are more submissive? I watch that family and wonder how they are so patient with each other! the k ids with each other etc)
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 10:41 am
What concerned me about Jacob going over the railing is that the cameramen just watched it and filmed it. Same thing with the kids being late back to the boat. Cameramen just watched it and filmed it.
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Seabreeze
Member
09-05-2004
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 1:08 pm
Well to be fair, Amy said she was not sure if the kids would come back on time to the boat but she was willing to wait and see. So, she was the one willing to allow them that responsibility. OTOH, the cameraman is an adult and I am sure the kids and the tv person would have just met up at the next stop with the show picking up any additional expenses. The twins and probably their friend are also adults. I was traveling on my own at that age. But I was shocked how quickly Jacob went over the rail. I don't know if he said he was going to do it not shown on film. If he did, the cameraman should have then intervened. But the way it played out, I think the cameraman was shocked as I was. He was over and back in secs. I could not believe how quickly he moved and if I was there I could not react that quickly to stop him.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 2:49 pm
I was shocked when Jacob did that.. very very dangerous. Yep, everyone fights.. I think Matt may be sorry in a couple of years that he blew off the opportunity and stayed on the boat so much.. because the kids will be gone soon enough. I'm sure he regrets that he didn't do what Amy did when Mike went into the hospital and just drop what he was doing and GO.. Amy got to support Mike and get that last coversation in too. Next episode looks good.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 3:10 pm
They did have a good pumpkin season.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, March 23, 2009 - 7:11 pm
I am so thrilled they are showing the damage in MS. Yes, New Orleans was hurt in Katrina, but there are cities that are completely gone in MS.
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Delurker
Member
08-19-2005
| Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:25 pm
I watched this last night and my son chose to sit and watch it with me for a change, I'm sure glad he did! He is 12, as is Jacob and last night's episode was a good one for teaching a child how NOT to behave. I have noticed for a long time how Jacob just does not listen to his parents, etc. Last night he was even rude to his friend he had over....it led to a great conversation between my son and I.
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:58 am
I think young Jacob could benefit from some one on one grief counselling to help him deal with Mike's death.
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Delurker
Member
08-19-2005
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:45 am
Erniesgirl I agree, I think it would help him tremendously, however, he has acted this way long before Mike's untimely passing.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 11:33 am
It makes me think that Jacob and Maddie from '8' must have been separated at birth.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 11:57 am
I've always seen Jacob as being the kid that got the least attention and when he did it was negative, I've written posts here about that years or more ago. Matt and Amy seem much more heavily invested in the "twins" and the only daughter...leaves little time for Jacob. I see Amy as majorly favoring Zach, and it might be understandable. Matt thinks Jeremy is so cool and Molly is everyone's good girl-this leaves Jacob without a real role. If any of these kids stray I predict it'll be Jacob. They all act out and disobey their parents fairly routinely but Jacob takes it a bit more extreme as was demonstrated by that stunt on the riverboat. In a positive note I've noticed that their housekeeping has improved a bit and was wondering if Amy decided to bring help in, once a week.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 12:49 am
Finally saw the episode where Jacob is acting out. Biggest flaw I saw was Amy not following through with the original punishment. It seems all Jacob needed to do was pout and sass and ignore Amy (about getting ready to take his friend home), and Amy ends up changing the punishment so his friend could stay after all.
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Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 8:15 am
ITA Whoami. She should have sent his friend home as soon as the mom called back. IMO, Jacob did not learn a thing from that other than if you pout and cry long enough you will eventually get your way.
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