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  • ’19 Kids and Counting’ Stars Jill Duggar, Derick Dillard Leave on Overseas Mission Trip

    19 Kids and Counting stars Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard–along with their infant son Israel–left Arkansas on Sunday for a lengthy mission trip, during which the family is expected to spend at least a year overseas.

    Derick Dillard recently shared on his and Jill’s blog how important serving on a missions trip is to the couple.

    “Since we first began our relationship, it has always been our goal that Jesus Christ might be glorified as we serve others through family ministry, by whatever means that might be. We have a deep love and care for all of the world and a real passion for those in the nations, as many have even seen in the early stages of our relationship, and our hope is that all peoples of the world would come to repentance and put their hope in the Lord, Jesus Christ,” he writes.

    “God has put a desire in our hearts to serve Him internationally for longer than the typical short-term mission trip, but we didn’t know yet how God would fulfill that desire in us. We were prepared for the possibility of it being years before our family would be able to make a move of that magnitude. It’s something we’ve prayed about together in an effort to seek God’s plan for our lives in His service. Earlier this year God brought about an opportunity much earlier than either of us was expecting. Several months ago a new opportunity arose for us to serve God on the mission field. Before us we had a choice to make that would undoubtedly change the trajectory of our lives forever.”

    The 19 Kids and Counting family members got together on Saturday to celebrate not only Independence Day, but one of the last days Derick and Jill Dillard would spend with them in quite a long time.

    Jill Duggar Dillard shared a photo of herself with her husband on the 4th of July.

    A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on

    The next day Jessa Duggar Seewald shared a photo of Jill Duggar Dillard and her little family as they were about to board a plane leaving Arkansas and the 19 Kids and Counting gang behind.

    It’s uncertain when the whole 19 Kids and Counting family will be together again, but chances are it will be a while. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar must be incredibly proud of Derick and Jill but likely wish they could see Israel grow in the coming months.

    Do you think TLC might send a camera crew to join Derick and Jill Dillard if they opt to air future episodes of 19 Kids and Counting?

  • Duggar Family Says Goodbye to Derick and Jill Dillard

    The Duggar family said goodbye to Derick and Jill Dillard on Sunday, as the couple–along with their baby boy Israel–departed, heading overseas to do missions work for an undisclosed amount of time.

    It wasn’t that long ago that Derick Dillard wrote on his and Jill Duggar Dillard’s blog about an opportunity for overseas missions that arose for the family.

    “God has put a desire in our hearts to serve Him internationally for longer than the typical short-term mission trip, but we didn’t know yet how God would fulfill that desire in us. We were prepared for the possibility of it being years before our family would be able to make a move of that magnitude. It’s something we’ve prayed about together in an effort to seek God’s plan for our lives in His service. Earlier this year God brought about an opportunity much earlier than either of us was expecting. Several months ago a new opportunity arose for us to serve God on the mission field. Before us we had a choice to make that would undoubtedly change the trajectory of our lives forever,” he wrote.

    This opportunity comes at a time when leaving Arkansas is likely a good thing for Jill Duggar. She was admittedly one of brother Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation victims, and while the entire Duggar family went through a lot when the events were rehashed in the media, Jill seemed to take it even harder than the rest of the victims.

    On the 4th of July, the Duggar family enjoyed some time together, knowing that the very next day they’d be saying goodbye to Derick and Jill.

    Jill Dillard captioned this Instagram post, “Happy Independence Day! We are celebrating with family today. #4thofJuly #fireworks.”

    A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on

    Sister Jessa Duggar Seewald shared a bittersweet shot that no doubt makes all members of the Duggar family wonder when they’ll see the Dillard family again.

    The photo shows Derick and Jill Dillard, along with baby Israel, as they are about to board the first leg of their flight overseas.

    “So excited for @jillmdillard & @derickdillard! They’ve been praying about and working towards this transition since late last year, and are so excited to finally be heading to the mission field! Please continue to pray for them! And be sure to check out their blog at www.dillardfamily.com “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15,” Jessa Duggar captioned the post.

    Who knows how long it might be before the Duggar family is reunited once again? It is likely that Derick and Jill Dillard will spend at least a year overseas. While no one has said where they are headed, many speculate they may be serving as missionaries in Nepal.

    Will 19 Kids and Counting be the same without Jill and Derick–if in fact TLC puts the show back on the air? This has likely put a hold on any plans the network may have had to create a spinoff starring Jill Duggar Dillard, Jessa Duggar Seewald, and their husbands.

  • Jill Duggar Dillard, Derick Dillard,Baby Israel Leave ’19 Kids and Counting’ Family Behind, Head Overseas for Mission Work

    Jill Duggar Dillard, Derick Dillard,Baby Israel Leave ’19 Kids and Counting’ Family Behind, Head Overseas for Mission Work

    Jill Duggar Dillard, her husband Derick Dillard, and their baby boy Israel left their 19 Kids and Counting family members behind on Sunday, and headed overseas to do work as missionaries.

    It’s been a rough couple of months for Jill Duggar and her husband. Jill was one of brother Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation victims. Reliving the past in the media spotlight was very difficult for the young wife and mother. It’s uncertain if the family worked to speed up their missions trip, or if divine intervention sent them packing when Jill Duggar Dillard needed it most.

    No one has yet announced where the Dillard family is going, but many suspect it may be Nepal.

    Before leaving, Jill Duggar Dillard and her family spent the 4th of July with members of the 19 Kids and Counting gang.

    Sister Jessa Duggar Seewald, who was also one of Josh Duggar’s victims, and is expecting her first baby with husband Ben Seewald, shared an Instagram photo of Derick, Jill, and Israel as they prepared to board the first leg of their flight to parts unknown.

    “So excited for @jillmdillard & @derickdillard! They’ve been praying about and working towards this transition since late last year, and are so excited to finally be heading to the mission field! Please continue to pray for them! And be sure to check out their blog at www.dillardfamily.com “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15,” Jessa captioned the photo.

    Jill Duggar Dillard shared a photo of her and Derick’s 4th of July fun the day before they left the U.S.

    “Happy Independence Day! We are celebrating with family today. #4thofJuly #fireworks,” she captioned her post.’

    A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on

    Derick Dillard shared in a recent blog post the reasons behind the family heading overseas to do missionary work.

    “God has put a desire in our hearts to serve Him internationally for longer than the typical short-term mission trip, but we didn’t know yet how God would fulfill that desire in us. We were prepared for the possibility of it being years before our family would be able to make a move of that magnitude. It’s something we’ve prayed about together in an effort to seek God’s plan for our lives in His service. Earlier this year God brought about an opportunity much earlier than either of us was expecting. Several months ago a new opportunity arose for us to serve God on the mission field. Before us we had a choice to make that would undoubtedly change the trajectory of our lives forever,” he wrote.

    Derick and Jill even included a link on their blog for those who wish to help fund their trip. Missionaries typically must provide transportation to the place they’ll serve, and often must chip in for their own living expenses once they get there.

    Neither Jim Bob nor Michelle Duggar has commented publicly yet about Jill Duggar Dillard and her family heading overseas to serve, and leaving the 19 Kids and Counting family behind. While they are surely very proud of their daughter and son-in-law, it must have been a bittersweet departure on Sunday.

    It’s uncertain what the fate of 19 Kids and Counting will be. If TLC decides to go ahead and put the show back on the air, might a camera crew travel to Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard’s destination and share what they’re doing with their fans?

  • Anna Duggar: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Hasn’t Had Her and Josh Duggar’s Baby Yet

    Anna Duggar hasn’t yet given birth to her and hubby Josh Duggar’s fourth child. Speculation has run rampant throughout the past week with people wondering if she’d had the baby but because of Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal maybe they had kept things quiet on the 19 Kids and Counting home front.

    A reply Jessa Duggar Seewald made to someone asking her about Anna Duggar’s due date, however, confirms Anna hasn’t had the baby yet–and it shares the actual date on which her fourth child is due.

    Jessa Duggar Seewald shared a photo on both Instagram and Facebook of her growing belly at 22 weeks into her pregnancy. She and husband Ben Seewald are expecting their first child on their first wedding anniversary–November 1st.

    One of Jessa Duggar’s followers commented on her post and asked when Anna Duggar’s baby is due.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Jessa shared that Josh and Anna Duggar expect their latest bundle of joy to arrive next week.

    “Her due date is July 10th, so getting close!!” Jessa wrote. “She has gone a little early with all 3 so far, so we’ll see if baby #4 will do the same!”

    Anna Duggar is expecting a girl–which will even things up in the Duggar household. She and Josh have a daughter–MacKynzie, who is five–as well as sons Michael and Marcus, who are four and two, respectively.

    Those questioning if Anna Duggar had given birth yet now have the answer to their question. Do you expect when she has her baby girl that she and Josh Duggar will share the exciting news via social media? They both have returned to social media recently after staying off for a while in light of Josh’s scandal.

  • Jessa Duggar Seewald: 19 Kids and Counting Star Shares 22-Week Pregnancy Photo

    Jessa Duggar Seewald’s pregnancy is progressing nicely. Now just past the 22-week mark, the 19 Kids and Counting star is more than halfway to motherhood. She and hubby Ben Seewald are anxiously awaiting the birth of their first child, and Jessa is helping pass the time by sharing pregnancy updates.

    Just a few days ago, Jessa took a selfie of her growing baby bump. Looking healthy and beautiful, she shared the shot with her social media followers, informing them of what Baby Seewald–neither Jessa Duggar nor Ben Seewald has shared the gender of their unborn baby–weighs at this point.

    “#BabySeewald now weighs just over a pound!” she captioned the post.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Jessa Duggar Seewald’s pregnancy is no doubt a very bright part of the 19 Kids and Counting family member’s lives right now, in light of what they’ve all gone through since the media caught wind of Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal. Now his fifth victim–the only one who wasn’t a Duggar sister–is likely filing a civil suit against Josh as well as his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. Jessa’s life-affirming pregnancy is likely helping the family look toward brighter days.

    Jessa is staying healthy and fit during her pregnancy by following the book, Trim Healthy Mama. She shared a photo of a delicious meal via Instagram.

    “Reading through the book “Trim Healthy Mama” and feeling inspired! These ladies are great! By far the best, most well rounded approach to healthy eating, in my opinion! Y’all should definitely check it out. #TrimHealthyMama #EatWell,” she captioned the photo.

    The proud mom-to-be shared her thoughts and strong faith via the blog she writes with hubby Ben Seewald just a couple of weeks ago.

    “We want to pause a moment and thank all of you who have been lifting us up in prayer. We are so grateful and blessed!

    Our little family is, by God’s grace, going to continue seeking to lovingly point people to Christ and encourage those who are down. God’s goodness and kindness to us even in difficult times is humbling and wonderful!

    Baby Seewald is growing steadily and Mommy has been feeling some little, yet strong, kicks! We recently had an ultrasound, but aren’t revealing our firstborn’s gender yet. Can’t wait to welcome this blessing from God into the world!

    Here are some verses of exhortation for you all: “Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” -Hebrews 12:1-2″

    Jessa Duggar Seewald is surely a source of inspiration for the rest of her family. She is focused on what’s important, even in the midst of her family’s turmoil. She and Ben will no doubt make great parents.

  • Josh Duggar, Parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Face Lawsuit in Light of Sexual Molestation Scandal

    Josh Duggar learned recently that a civil lawsuit may soon be filed against him by the fifth victim in his sexual molestation scandal. The 19 Kids and Counting star sexually molested five underage girls when he was a teenager–four of whom are his own sisters. The fifth, an unrelated victim, is the one allegedly filing the civil suit.

    It seems Josh Duggar isn’t the only one who stands to pay for his crimes either. His parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar may be named in the civil lawsuit as well.

    Several weeks have passed since the sexual molestation scandal involving the Duggar family made news. The 19 Kids and Counting gang likely thought things were starting to simmer down. It doesn’t sound like that’s likely now, however, with Josh Duggar’s fifth victim reportedly ready to file her lawsuit. It seems she–the victim is as yet unnamed–is upset over having to relive what happened to her since word of the sexual molestations made news.

    She’s not just upset over what Josh Duggar did either. She’s also upset with the way Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar handled the situation, and how they recently went on TV defending Josh’s actions. The statute of limitations has run out, so Josh Duggar can’t face criminal charges for his crimes, but the victims can still file civil suits.

    Two of Josh Duggar’s victims–sisters Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Dillard Seewald–seemed to make excuses for their brother when they were interviewed by Fox’s Megyn Kelly a few weeks ago. They, too, were upset over the media circus that followed the discovery of Josh Duggar’s past crimes, saying they were more upset by the media rehashing the situation than by the actual sexual molestations. It doesn’t seem like the fifth victim feels that way, however.

    Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar can be sued for engaging in a in a civil conspiracy and negligence. These charges stem from their knowledge that Josh Duggar was committing acts that caused ‘injury to others,’ and also for the fact that they spent years allegedly hiding his crimes.

    Do you think the 19 Kids and Counting family might simply settle out of court if and when this civil lawsuit is filed? Will Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar leave Josh Duggar to defend himself or will they once again stand up for their son–regardless of his crimes?

  • Jill Duggar Dillard: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star and Hubby Derick Dillard Celebrate First Anniversary

    Jill Duggar Dillard of 19 Kids and Counting fame and her husband Derick Dillard celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sunday.

    In addition to sharing a ‘Happy Father’s Day’ post on the Duggar family website, sharing their love with Jill’s father, Jim Bob Duggar, the couple celebrated Derick Dillard’s first Father’s Day as well.

    It was certainly a day of celebrations for Jill Duggar Dillard and her family.

    In celebration of their wedding anniversary, Jill took to social media, sharing a photo from the couple’s honeymoon to her Instagram account.

    “Happy #anniversary to the man of my dreams @derickdillard I can’t believe it’s already been a year since I had the privilege of saying “I do”! The longer I’m married to you the more I fall in love and realize how incredibly blessed I am to have you as my hubby! I’ll love you forever! #honeymoon #capehatteras,” Jill Duggar Dillard captioned the shot.

    A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on

    Derick Dillard also made note of the couple’s anniversary on his Instagram account.

    He shared a shot of him holding the new Mrs. Jill Duggar Dillard on their wedding day.

    “One year ago today, I married my best friend. I love you with all my heart @jillmdillard The last year has been the best of my life! I am beyond grateful to God to have the privilege of serving our Lord and Savior with you for the rest of my life. You are an amazing woman, wife, and mother. My love for you grows every day. Happy 1st anniversary. #Proverbs19:14,” he captioned the photo.

    Jill Duggar Dillard didn’t forget that the day held extra meaning for her husband, as it was his very first Father’s Day. She shared a sweet Instagram shot of baby Israel lying on top of his daddy.

    “Happy Father’s Day to @derickdillard the sweetest hubby in the whole world! You are such a great role model of godly character to our son! I’m blessed beyond measure! #loveyouforever #FathersDay #derickdillard #IsraelDavidDillard,” she captioned it.

    A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on

    Sunday was a day of celebrations–especially for Derick and Jill Dillard, but the past few weeks have been anything but celebratory. Jill Duggar Dillard admits to being one of brother Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation victims–along with sister Jessa Duggar Seewald.

    It’s refreshing to see Jill and Derick moving beyond the scandal and celebrating the moments that count most in life.

  • ’19 Kids and Counting:’ Jinger Duggar Poses in Selfie With Brothers, But Not Josh Duggar

    The 19 Kids and Counting family has faced significant strife in recent weeks since word of Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal first made news. During the past week or so, several members of the Duggar family have made their way back into the world–some on social media and others by way of their family’s official website.

    Jinger Duggar, one of four 19 Kids and Counting sisters who was purportedly sexually molested by big brother Josh Duggar, appears in a selfie she took along with several of her brothers. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar shared the photo on the Duggar Family’s Official Facebook page. Josh Duggar isn’t among the brothers posing with Jinger.

    “This picture made us laugh so hard,” the following picture of Jinger Duggar and five of her brothers was captioned. “Sweet Jinger does a lot of shopping for the family (as a favor and because she does enjoy it!) Some of the boys needed to go to the store as well. Jinger sent us this picture and said, ‘Wow, shopping with the guys is a REAL adventure!’”

    This picture made us laugh so hard. Sweet Jinger does a lot of shopping for the family (as a favor and because she does…

    Posted by Duggar Family Official on Friday, June 19, 2015

    Jinger Duggar made 19 Kids and Counting news a a few months back when she talked with Jessa Duggar Seewald’s husband Ben Seewald about her Christian faith.

    “I grew up in a Christian home, of course, but I realized at a young age that I was sinner,” she said.

    “I came to my parents and I was like, I really need Jesus because I know in my own self I’m not going to be able to get to heaven. I’ve done so many bad deeds,” she admits. “I’ve sinned against God. I cannot save myself from my sins.”

    “I was totally broken,” Jinger added.

    Since that time, Jinger Duggar has been filled with the ‘desire’ to spread God’s word.

    Hopefully her strong Christian faith has continued to bolster Jinger Duggar during these recent weeks when the entire 19 Kids and Counting family came under fire for what Josh Duggar did as a teenager.

    Now the whole family is awaiting word from TLC as to the fate of 19 Kids and Counting.

  • Josh Duggar Joins ’19 Kids and Counting’ Siblings Jill Duggar Dillard, Jessa Duggar Seewald Wishing Jim Bob Duggar Happy Father’s Day

    Josh Duggar joined siblings Jessa Duggar Seewald and Jill Duggar Dillard, as well as some of the younger 19 Kids and Counting children, in wishing patriarch Jim Bob Duggar a happy Father’s Day.

    This is one of very few online sightings of Josh Duggar since he was thrust into the spotlight for having sexually molested five underage girls–two of whom are sisters Jill and Jessa Duggar–when he was a teenager. He and wife Anna Duggar returned to Arkansas last week–leaving their Washington, D.C. area home when Josh was forced to resign his position with the Family Research Council following the media frenzy.

    Josh Duggar took to the Duggar Family Website on Sunday, sharing a clip that features him with wife Anna Duggar–who is expecting their fourth child imminently–and sharing Father’s Day sentiments with Jim Bob Duggar.

    “Happy Father’s Day. I can remember as a little boy, riding the tow truck with you and spending all those hours together. And then as I grew up a little bit, we were at the car lot together and I can remember learning how to do business deals and fill out the paperwork and all those things,” Josh begins.

    Ben and Jessa Duggar Seewald shared the following Father’s Day message with Jim Bob.

    Check out what Jill Dillard Duggar and hubby Derick Dillard had to say.

    Not much is ever heard of or from Jason Duggar. The 15-year-old sounds like he has learned something quite profound during the Josh Duggar sexual molestation scandal when he says Jim Bob Duggar has taught him to understand “that everyone makes mistakes and there’s a way to move on.”

    Interestingly enough, Jason Duggar’s clip is no longer available on the Duggar Family Website.

    Johannah Duggar, who is just nine years old, is happy that her dad spends time with “us kids at home.”

    Josh and Anna Duggar backed out of an appearance at the ALIVE Christian Music Festival in Ohio this weekend, where they were scheduled to speak to the crowds. Sisters Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald and their husbands, Derick Dillard and Ben Seewald, attended and spoke at the event.

    Do you suppose Josh Duggar’s warm Father’s Day message to Jim Bob Duggar is an indication that things are okay between him and the 19 Kids and Counting patriarch?

  • Duggar Family: ‘We’re Not Perfect,’ Jill Duggar Dillard Says of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Brood

    The Duggar family has dominated the media since word of Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal broke several weeks back. In their first public appearance since TLC removed episodes of 19 Kids and Counting from the network, sister Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald–both of whom admit they are Josh Duggar’s victims–made a public appearance. The siblings, along with husbands Derick Dillard and Ben Seewald, respectively, spoke at the ALIVE Christian Music Festival in Ohio this weekend.

    Although neither Jill nor Jessa discussed the scandal that has no doubt encompassed the Duggar family these past few weeks, Jill Duggar said one of the messages of their show is that they have struggles just like everyone else.

    “Hey we’re not a perfect family, we mess up,” she told the crowd during a Q&A-style session on the ALIVE Music Festival’s Beach stage. “Imagine what life is like with a family with two or three kids and multiply that about 10 times over and that’s what you get.”

    Josh and Anna Duggar were also scheduled to speak at the event, but in light of the prevailing circumstances, backed out of the festival’s lineup.

    Jill Duggar and her husband, as well as Jessa Duggar and hubby Ben Seewald spoke about the love they share as couples, and the role of their strong Christian faith in their lives.

    Derick Dillard said God has long prepared him for his role.

    “I was actually the mascot in college, so at birthday events, events for little kids, I’d have kids climbing all over me and so I kind of felt the same way whenever I’d go over to the Duggars’ house before we got married, when we were courting,” he said. “It was kind of the same, but now…you don’t have a giant head on.”

    Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald shared at the event that although she is pregnant–their baby is due on their first anniversary, November 1st–they still want to eventually welcome children into their lives through adoption.

    “We’ve been looking into different options, maybe going through the state or a private adoption agency and that sort of thing,” she said.

    There are some restrictions, however, that will prevent Ben and Jessa from adopting right away. The state of Arkansas requires couples be married for a few years prior to adopting, and some private agencies require that any children already in the home be at least nine months old.

    “We still have another year to go,” Jessa said.

    The Duggar family is growing by leaps and bounds–even without an imminent adoption plan for Ben and Jessa Seewald. Derick and Jill Dillard welcomed baby Israel into their lives in April, and Josh and Anna Duggar are expecting their fourth child next month.

  • Anna Duggar: When is Her Baby Due? Will She and Josh Duggar Announce the Birth?

    Anna Duggar is in a most precarious situation. Her husband, Josh Duggar, molested five underage girls when he was a teen. Four of them are the 19 Kids and Counting star’s own sisters. Two of those sisters–Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald–admitted on TV that their brother sexually molested them.

    Anna Duggar is expecting her fourth child with Josh Duggar next month. Has her actual due date been shared with the media? Some are wondering if the couple will even announce the new baby’s birth when she makes her entrance into the world.

    Just over two months ago, Anna Duggar shared a photo of herself with sisters-in-law Jill and Jessa Duggar in their various stages of pregnancy. It’s sad to think that Anna might not have that camaraderie now, as she enters the final stages of her pregnancy.

    “Congratulations Ben & Jessa on your pregnancy! It was so fun to have all 3 of us pregnant together!!!” Anna Duggar captioned the photo.

    A photo posted by Anna Duggar (@annaduggar) on

    Jessa and Jill Duggar claim they have forgiven Josh Duggar of his transgressions, and moved on. Hopefully that means they will be supportive of Anna Duggar when she gives birth to her fourth child. Josh and Anna Duggar recently arrived back in Arkansas, where they will live in a foreclosed property they purchased last January. They family was living outside of Washington, D.C. when word of Josh’s sexual molestation scandal hit the media, and as a result he resigned from his position with the Family Research Council.

    Anna Duggar recently returned after several weeks away from social media, to wish her oldest child happy birthday on Instagram.

    “So glad to be in Arkansas celebrating Michael’s 4th birthday–we love you Mikey!” she captioned her post.

    So glad to be in Arkansas celebrating Michael's 4th birthday — we love you Mikey!

    A video posted by Anna Duggar (@annaduggar) on

    Even though Anna Duggar knew of Josh’s sexual molestations when she agreed to marry him, she certainly never realized the issue would come back to thrust them all front and center into the media spotlight. This can’t have been easy on the expectant mom.

    Some publications have stated that Anna Duggar was due to give birth in June, while others say July. Either way, her baby is due most any time now. When she and Josh Duggar had their previous children, their births were celebrated on 19 Kids and Counting. Since that won’t be the case this time, fans will likely have to watch social media for word of when their new baby arrives.

  • Jill Dillard, Jessa Duggar Seewald Travel to Ohio for First Public Appearance Since Josh Duggar Sexual Molestation Scandal

    Jill Dillard (nee Duggar) and Jessa Duggar Seewald, along with their husbands, headed off to Ohio this weekend for their first public appearance since the Josh Duggar sexual molestation scandal broke a few weeks ago. The two couples–along with Derick and Jill Dillard’s baby boy Israel–will appear at the ALIVE Christian music festival in Mineral City, Ohio.

    This is the first public appearance for the 19 Kids and Counting sisters, who both admitted they were victims of their brother’s sexual molestations.

    The ALIVE Christian Music Festival is a four-day event that features camping, music, seminars, workshops, children’s programs, and more, along with morning worship services every day. Skillet, Toby Mac and Lecrae are among this year’s featured musical acts.

    Billed on the program at the festival, Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband are listed as ‘The Dillards,’ and Jessa Duggar Seewald and her husband as ‘The Seewalds.’ The Duggar name doesn’t appear. Josh Duggar and his wife Anna Duggar were supposed to speak at the event as well, but backed out for obvious reasons.

    Both Jessa Duggar Seewald and Jill Dillard returned to social media in the past week–for the first time since word of Josh Duggar’s sexual molestations made news.

    Jessa Duggar shared photos of the entire gang en route to their Ohio destination this weekend.

    “Headed to the ALIVE Christian music festival with @ben_seewald, @jillmdillard @derickdillard & #IsraelDavidDillard! Awesome travel buddies!” she captioned this photo of Derick and Jill Dillard, her and hubby Ben Seewald, and Israel David Dillard.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Jessa shared an adorable shot of Israel prior to Saturday’s event at the music festival.

    “This kid is the cutest! Headed to the ALIVE festival this afternoon!” she wrote.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    No one can ever say Jill Dillard and hubby Derick don’t make cute babies.

    Hopefully Jessa Duggar Seewald, Jill Dillard, and their respective husbands enjoy this time away. They have all been under a great deal of pressure ever since the Josh Duggar sexual molestation scandal first made news.

    Do you expect the 19 Kids and Counting couples will receive a warm reception at the ALIVE Christian Music Festival?

  • Anna Duggar and Husband Cancel Appearance as Josh Duggar’s Sisters Jill and Jessa Duggar Head to ALIVE Christian Music Festival

    Anna Duggar and her husband Josh aren’t showing their faces much these days in light of his sexual molestation scandal running rampant in the media. In fact, Josh and Anna recently canceled a speaking engagement at the ALIVE Christian Music Festival in Ohio, scheduled for this weekend.

    Even though Josh and Anna Duggar backed out of the event, that didn’t prevent 19 Kids and Counting siblings Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald from both attending and speaking. The sisters, accompanied by husbands Derick Dillard and Ben Seewald–along with Jill Duggar’s baby Israel–headed for Ohio on Friday.

    Jessa Duggar Seewald chronicled the first part of their journey via Instagram.

    “Headed to the ALIVE Christian music festival with @ben_seewald, @jillmdillard @derickdillard & #IsraelDavidDillard! Awesome travel buddies!” she traveled her first post.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Earlier on Saturday, Jessa shared a photo of Jill Duggar Dillard’s baby boy, all dressed up for the event.

    “#IsraelDavidDillard This kid is the cutest! Headed to the ALIVE festival this afternoon!” she captioned the adorable shot.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Jessa shared a selfie of herself with hubby Ben Seewald. They are expecting their first child on their wedding anniversary–November 1st.

    “Yay! Headed to the ALIVE festival with @jillmdillard & @derickdillard!” she captioned the photo.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    While it’s sad that Anna Duggar couldn’t appear at the event because of her husband’s past actions, it’s likely for the best. It’s uncertain what kind of reception the two would have gotten upon showing up at the festival.

    Anna Duggar is expecting the couple’s fourth baby next month. Hopefully the stress of what she has endured in the past month hasn’t been a great burden on her pregnancy.

    It will be interesting to learn if Jessa Duggar Seewald or Jill Duggar Dillard hear any derogatory remarks about Josh Duggar at the event. Do you suppose anyone will ask them why Josh and Anna Duggar canceled their appearance–or is it simply a given that practically everyone knows?

  • ’19 Kids and Counting:’ Jessa Duggar’s Baby is Kicking

    19 Kids and Counting star Jessa Duggar has shared some exciting news with her fans.

    On the Seewald Family blog, the expectant mom–20 weeks along in her pregnancy–announced that she can feel her baby kick.

    “Baby Seewald is growing steadily and Mommy has been feeling some little, yet strong, kicks! We recently had an ultrasound, but aren’t revealing our firstborn’s gender yet. Can’t wait to welcome this blessing from God into the world” Jessa Duggar Seewald wrote.

    Jessa went on to share Bible verses with her readers.

    “Here are some verses of exhortation for you all: “Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” -Hebrews 12:1-2,” she wrote.

    The 19 Kids and Counting star has spent more time in the limelight recently than she wanted. Both Jessa and sister Jill Duggar Dillard spoke out in a televised interview recently, admitting they are both victims of brother Josh Duggar’s sexual molestations.

    In light of what both siblings–as well as two additional girls in the 19 Kids and Counting family–have experienced, it’s good to see Jessa Duggar getting back to what really matters in love–her marriage and the upcoming arrival of her first child.

    Both Jill and Jessa Duggar returned to social media in the past week, with Jessa sharing a photo of her ultrasound and Jill sharing a picture of her two-month-old baby.

    Josh and Anna Duggar also made their return to social media, sharing photos of their son on his birthday.

    Do you expect the 19 Kids and Counting family will soon put Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal behind them? Or will the media not allow for that to happen?

  • Jill Duggar Dillard: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Shares Sweet Photo of Husband Derick Dillard and Baby Israel

    Jill Duggar Dillard is doing her best to concentrate on happier things these days, in light of brother Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal. The 19 Kids and Counting star recently returned to social media–as did sister Jessa Duggar Seewald.

    Prior to their return to social media, both Jessa and Jill Duggar spoke out in a TV interview about their brother’s sexual molestation scandal, insisting they felt revictimized by the media, and that those feelings are worse than what they experienced when they were sexually molested all those years ago.

    On Monday, Jill shared a sweet photo of her husband Derick Dillard reading the Bible to their baby boy, Israel David Dillard.

    She shared the priceless moment with her Instagram followers.

    “#bibletime with papa,” Jill Duggar captioned the precious photo.

    A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on

    When first returning to social media, Jill Duggar shared a picture of Israel, as the family noted his turning two months old.

    “Happy 2 month birthday #IsraelDavidDillard! We are so blessed to be your parents! May you grow up to love Jesus and serve others! #2monthbirthday @derickdillard,” she captioned that shot.

    A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on

    Jessa Duggar shared a photo of her growing baby bump, marking her return to social media. She and Ben Seewald are expecting their first baby on November 1st–which also happens to be their one-year wedding anniversary.

    It’s good to see both Jessa and Jill Duggar putting the pieces of their lives back together again.

    It will be interesting to learn what TLC chooses to do about the Duggar family’s reality show. If 19 Kids and Counting is cancelled, there’s a rumor they might create a spinoff. 2 Brides and Their Grooms would purportedly star Jill Duggar Dillard, Jessa Duggar Seewald, and their husbands, Derick Dillard and Ben Seewald.

  • Josh Duggar: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Family Angry With Him Upon His and Anna Duggar’s Return to Arkansas

    Josh Duggar isn’t in the good graces of the 19 Kids and Counting family right now. At least that’s what OK magazine reports. It seems as Josh and Anna Duggar are starting to unpack at their Arkansas home, the rest of the family is giving him the cold shoulder.

    Sure, they’ve all prayed for and forgiven Josh Duggar for sexually molesting five underage girls–four of whom are his sisters–but when push comes to shove he is costing them a boat load of money. He might even have cost them their most lucrative source of income–their TV show.

    “Josh is the reason the gravy train came to a screeching halt,” a source tells OK. “He’s ruined their main source of income, and they’re furious.”

    The source also said that when Anna and Josh Duggar, along with their three children, arrived back in Arkansas last week, that none of the 19 Kids and Counting family members showed up to help unload and unpack the moving trucks. Kate Gosselin’s bodyguard, Steve Neild, was hired by TLC to assist the family with keeping the paparazzi at bay.

    Anna Duggar is expecting a baby in a matter of weeks. Did Jill Duggar Dillard, Jessa Duggar Seewald, or even Jana and Jinger Duggar–all purportedly Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation victims–come to her aid?

    No.

    “Anna is due to give birth to their fourth child in less than a month, and she needed helping hands more than ever,” the source said. “But the family abandoned them, all saying they were ‘too busy.’”

    In fact, OK reports they’ve been told Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald are angrier than the rest.

    “They were becoming the superstars of the family,” the source said. “They’re devastated–and terribly resentful of Josh.”

    Josh Duggar has no job and he supposedly has no family support.

    How will he and his family survive back home in Arkansas without one or both of these important things?

    Do you think the 19 Kids and Counting family is really ostracizing Josh Duggar, or might they simply be trying to make it look that way so that they can distance themselves from him in the public eye, and try to salvage their reality show?

  • ’19 Kids and Counting:’ Josiah Duggar and Marjorie Jackson Enjoying Courtship Despite Josh Duggar Sexual Molestation Scandal

    The 19 Kids and Counting family has faced an abundance of turmoil in light of Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal, but that hasn’t stopped some members of the Duggar family from enjoying some normalcy. In the case of Josiah Duggar, he has continued courting Marjorie Jackson, and the two appear to be having fun.

    Members of the Duggar family ‘court’ rather than ‘date.’ That means they look toward the future when spending time with a member of the opposite sex. Would he or she be suitable as a husband or wife? They don’t spend time alone, but always have at least one chaperone with them when they spend time together. They don’t engage in any kind of physical contact until much later in the relationship, when some are allowed to enjoy a ‘side hug.’ No frontal contact is made with the opposite sex. That, along with kissing, is saved for marriage. The two must be equally yoked in their religious beliefs.

    Marjorie Jackson comes from a strict Christian family like the 19 Kids and Counting family. Josiah Duggar has been courting her since back in April.

    A cute photo of the couple was posted early Wednesday to the Duggar family’s Facebook page. It features Josiah and Marjorie standing inside some sort of individual booths–for lack of a better word. It’s uncertain if they’re dressing rooms, bathroom stalls, or old fashioned phone booths. Regardless of where they are, the two look like they’re happy and having fun.

    “Too cute. These two are doing so well in their courtship. It is a fun and wonderful time for them. We love watching God unfold life as they seek Him during this special time. These two make us smile!” the 19 Kids and Counting family captioned the photo.

    Too cute. These two are doing so well in their courtship. It is a fun and wonderful time for them. We love watching God unfold life as they seek Him during this special time. These two make us smile!

    Posted by Duggar Family Official on Tuesday, June 16, 2015

    Many of the comments on the Facebook post clearly indicate that fans want TLC to bring back 19 Kids and Counting. The network hasn’t announced whether that will happen or not. There’s some speculation that a spinoff might be in the works. 2 Brides and Their Grooms would star Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald–and their husbands Derick Dillard and Ben Seewald. It would eliminate Josh Duggar from the picture entirely.

    If TLC does bring back the 19 Kids and Counting family in some fashion, fans will no doubt want to keep abreast of the courtship of Josiah Duggar and Marjorie Jackson.

    Do you foresee another Duggar wedding in the future?

  • Michelle Duggar: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Matriarch Lauded by Daughter Jana Duggar During Josh Duggar Sexual Molestation Scandal

    Michelle Duggar is the matriarch of the 19 Kids and Counting clan, and she’s been under lots of pressure since word of eldest son Josh Duggar’s sordid past made news in recent weeks. Josh Duggar sexually molested five underage girls many years ago–four of whom are his sisters.

    One of those sisters–Jana Duggar–took to social media to laud Michelle Duggar, and share some love with the mother of 19.

    It’s likely Jana knew that Michelle Duggar is in need of some extra TLC–the ‘tender loving care’ TLC–while the TLC network is deciding whether or not to cancel 19 Kids and Counting.

    Jana shared a Facebook post to sing Michelle Duggar’s praises, and to share a photo of herself with her mom.

    Love spending time with this sweet lady. So thankful to have her as a role model, a friend and a mom! Always love my time with her. Jana

    Posted by Duggar Family Official on Thursday, June 11, 2015

    The Duggar family appears to stick together through thick and thin–and they’ve certainly been in the thick of it with Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal. Not only has Josh come under fire, but Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have been accused of not handling the situation properly, and his victims (Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald spoke out about the situation on TV) feel revictimized by the media.

    At the center of it all is Michelle Duggar, trying desperately to hold her family–and her reality show–together with love and prayers.

    Is Jana Duggar sharing an accurate portrayal of the 19 Kids and Counting family with her Facebook post? Or is this simply what the Duggar family wants fans and the media to see? Do you think they’re really holding it together behind closed doors?

  • Josh Duggar: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Returns to Social Media in Wake of Sexual Molestation Scandal

    Josh Duggar has been front and center in the media for the past few weeks, ever since word of his sexual molestation scandal made news. The 19 Kids and Counting star has now returned to social media. Sisters Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald–both of whom admitted to being Josh Duggar’s victims–returned to social media just recently themselves.

    It was on Monday that Josh Duggar showed back up on social media for the first time in weeks.

    He did so to wish his son, Michael, a very happy birthday–via Instagram.

    “Happy 4th Birthday Michael James! #Big4 #HappyBirthday #Michael,” Josh captioned a photo of his little boy.

    A photo posted by Josh Duggar (@joshduggar) on

    Anna Duggar also marked her return to social media with birthday wishes for Michael Duggar as well.

    “So glad to be in Arkansas celebrating Michael’s 4th birthday–we love you Mikey!” Anna captured her post, that not only served to share birthday wishes, but to establish that she and Josh Duggar have, in fact, completed their move home to Arkansas.

    A video posted by Anna Duggar (@annaduggar) on

    Kate Gosselin’s bodyguard, Steve Neild, was on hand for Josh Duggar and his family, as they packed up and moved from Washington, D.C., where Josh worked for the Family Research Council. Following word of his sexual molestation scandal, he resigned from his job, and the family moved to Arkansas, near parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and the home inside which he committed the sexual molestations. They will live in a foreclosed home the couple purchased back in January.

    It will be interesting to see if either Josh Duggar or his wife Anna receive any backlash from posting on social media. It could be a very long time before Josh Duggar is revered with anything besides disgust in the media.

  • ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Jana Duggar Praises Mom, Michelle Duggar, Spends Time With Younger Siblings

    The 19 Kids and Counting family has come under significant fire in recent weeks since word of Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal hit the media. Despite the turmoil the Duggar family is presently facing, it seems like they are trying to present a sense of normalcy to the younger children. Jana Duggar–the eldest of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s daughters–is likely one of Josh Duggar’s victims. She–like sisters Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald, who spoke out about the molestation scandal–has no doubt tried to move on from the events that took place all those years ago.

    Jana Duggar has likely found solace in keeping life as routine as possible for her younger siblings, and that recently included hosting a tea party for them.

    Michelle Duggar shared word of the 19 Kids and Counting tea party, as well as pictures of Jana Duggar, along with Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace, and Josie Duggar enjoying their ‘high tea.’

    What fun we can have in one day! Formal high tea party and a great creature hunt (Turtles and crawdads found!). What a perfectly wonderful Saturday spent with these kiddos!

    Posted by Duggar Family Official on Sunday, June 14, 2015

    Just a few days earlier, Jana Duggar shared warm words about her mother, the 19 Kids and Counting matriarch.

    Love spending time with this sweet lady. So thankful to have her as a role model, a friend and a mom! Always love my time with her. Jana

    Posted by Duggar Family Official on Thursday, June 11, 2015

    Do you think life is getting back to normal for the members of the 19 Kids and Counting family? Or are the adults in the family simply trying their hardest to make things seem that way for the younger children?

  • Jessa Duggar Seewald: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Shares Growing Baby Bump Photo

    Jessa Duggar Seewald of 19 Kids and Counting fame is 20 weeks along in her pregnancy–half way there. She recently shared a photo of her growing baby bump–the way sister Jill Duggar Dillard shared hers when she was expecting her baby boy Israel.

    It’s refreshing to see Jessa Duggar doing something life-affirming and carefree. She has been at the center of brother Josh Duggar’s sexual molestation scandal. Both she and Jill Duggar appeared on Fox’s The Kelly File and spoke with Megyn Kelly about being two of their brother’s five victims.

    Both girls were adamant in saying they felt far more victimized by the media’s portrayal of what happened all those years ago than they did by their brother’s sexual molestation.

    Hopefully now that both Jill and Jessa Duggar have spoken their piece, they can get back to living their lives with some normalcy.

    For Jessa Duggar Seewald, that means concentrating on the fact that in about 20 more weeks, she will be a mom.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Jessa Duggar also shared a new ultrasound photo of Baby Seewald. This is the second ultrasound shot she has shared in recent days.

    “#BabySeewald is growing fast! Already practicing swallowing, sucking a thumb, and actively moving arms and legs! So excited at the feeling of these first baby kicks! #UltrasoundVideo #20Weeks –with @ben_seewald “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
    I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
    My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
    Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.
    How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
    If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.” – Psalm 139:13-18,” she captioned the shot.

    A video posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Jill Duggar Dillard has also started–albeit slowly–returning to social media, too. She has shared new photos of Israel David Dillard–now two months old–in recent days.

    Kudos to both Jill and Jessa Duggar. They didn’t ask to be thrust into the spotlight when word of Josh Duggar’s sexual molestations went public. They deserve some peace and quiet, and to move on with their lives in the way they are accustomed.