Yesterday the Duggar family of the hit reality TV show, 19 Kids and Counting, visited our old church, New Life, in Chicago (they were in the area campaigning for Santorum) and we got to listen to them speaking on parenting and family life. What a blessing they were to hear in person!
Here they are speaking:
Michelle was very passionate as she shared the gospel and her heart for her family and the Lord. She encouraged us to love our husbands and "love on our babies". After her talk, I was missing my babies! Jim Bob shared his story of financial freedom and how they used the pill and found out they lost a child because of it. Together they shared their journey in marriage and parenting and encouraged all that listened.
Michelle also shared that their new upcoming episodes were going to cover the loss of their most recent child, Jubilee. So if you have cable be sure to look for it. She was very emotional as she shared her loss but gave glory to God through it all.
Here is a picture of me and Michelle, these photos were taken with my mobile phone so that is why it is not as clear:
From left to right: Marisela (my sister-in-law), me (yes, I look weird-but bear with me), sweet Michelle, Susie (Our Simple Farm) and Rhonda (Walking with Sarah)
Michelle was very sweet and personable--she took the time to answer questions from everyone and sign every single card given to her. They stayed until the very end to connect with everyone and her genuine love for people just shined through.
Michelle was very sweet and personable--she took the time to answer questions from everyone and sign every single card given to her. They stayed until the very end to connect with everyone and her genuine love for people just shined through.
Rhonda, Daniel Devine (WORLD Magazine writer and our personal chauffeur who drove us there--thanks, Daniel! :)), Jim Bob Duggar, Me, and Susie
(Jana, Me and Jessa)
The older children spoke to teens and children in another room. There they had a chance to answer questions from the audience and share what life was like in a family with 19 children! I was able to chat with these lovely gals personally and encouraged them to continue being an example of Jesus Christ to their millions of viewers and told them to continue on in defending the faith!
My daughters (and their friends and cousins) with some of the Duggar girls.
My oldest daughter, Janai, even got to meet her long time penpal, Jill Duggar, in person! Jill recognized her right away and they were able to catch up. Jill was so friendly and has grown into such a beautiful young lady. It was also announced that the Duggar girls are working on a book called Growing Up Duggar, but no news on the release date just yet!
Here is some video of them (not taken by me) but to give you an idea of how it went:
(Note: turn off the music at the bottom of the blog before viewing!)
New Life church is supposed to have a video of the entire talk and make it available tomorrow. When they post it I will share the link with you to view!
The Duggars hit TV show 19 Kids and Counting can be found on DVD's HERE or you can instant stream them on Amazon here.
Hope you enjoyed my pictures!
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