Farewell After 16 Years

After more than 16 years of blogging about the Duggar family, it is time to bring this chapter to a close. We may post occasional updates but will not be blogging regularly. 

We want to thank all of you from the very bottom of our hearts for being loyal readers. Thank you to those who have been with us since December 2009, and thank to those who have found us along the way. Your support has meant the world. Thank you for the 219,000 comments and the 287 million page views. Thank you to our 446,000 Facebook followers. Thank you to our readers from the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, England, and nearly every other country across the globe. Thank you to those who shared their thoughts as comments, and thank you to those who read silently but faithfully. 

We are deeply saddened and shocked by the actions of Joseph and Josh. It goes without saying that we condemn these actions. May they beg the forgiveness of all those whom they have hurt. May they also beg for God’s forgiveness. God’s limitless grace is available to all who sincerely repent of and turn from their sins. No sin is too large for God’s redemption. 

We pray for Joseph’s victim, that God would bring about true healing and restoration in her life and allow her to move forward in confidence. As the court proceedings begin, may the truth be brought to light. 

We pray for the rest of the Duggars, for healing and strength to press on. It is unkind to blame or punish the entire family for the wrongs committed by two individuals.

Even when people disappoint us in big ways, God is still good. God is and always will be trustworthy, even when the people around us prove to be untrustworthy. Humans are imperfect and sinful, but God remains faithful and unchanging. The fact that humans choose to sin does not mean that God is any less good.  

Just because two individuals in the Duggar family committed great sins does not mean that the Christian faith is untrue. Even our family can deeply hurt and disappoint us, but God is an ever present help in trouble. He is near to the brokenhearted. He is a strong foundation that never fails. If you don’t have a relationship with Jesus, we encourage you to pursue Him. If you seek Him with all your heart, you will find Him. 

With our deepest gratitude and most sincere thanks, 

Lily and Ellie   

Edward Owen Seewald

Baby Seewald #6 has a name! Jessa and Ben Seewald just made the announcement, in the fourth installment of their birth story. In part three, they revealed the gender (it's a boy). For the name, they chose Edward Owen Seewald. They chose Edward because they like the sound of it and because of its historical significance, and John Owen is one of Ben's favorite theologians. All four of their boys are named after prominent theologians. On another note, July is now the Duggars' biggest birthday month. 

Duggar Grandbaby #39 is a...

It's a boy! Jessa and Ben Seewald welcomed their sixth child almost two weeks ago, and they just revealed the gender. Coming in at 10 pounds, this was Jessa's biggest baby yet. George Augustine Seewald, who turns two in December, was previously the biggest at 9 lbs 14 oz. Fern Elliana Seewald, who turned four on July 18th, was 8 lbs 5 oz. Ivy Jane Seewald, who is six years old and shares a birthday with Grandma Duggar, was 7 lbs 14 oz. Henry Wilberforce Seewald, who is eight, weighed 8 lbs 11 oz at birth, while Spurgeon Elliot Seewald, who will be 10 in November, weighed 9 lbs 11 oz. 

Most of you are probably wondering what the Seewalds named their little guy. They haven't announced yet, but they will in part four of their birth story video series. Part three was just released and shows the kids visiting the hospital with Jim Bob Duggar, who shares that this baby is his 39th grandchild. 

Baby Seewald #6 is Here!

Jessa and Ben Seewald have welcomed their sixth child. Their baby arrived around Jessa’s due date. You can watch the first segment of the birth story on the Seewalds’ YouTube channel. The proud parents haven’t announced the gender or name yet. 

Jessa Seewald's Morning Routine

It has been a couple months since Jessa and Ben Seewald announced that they are expecting their sixth child. The baby is due this summer. Jessa took to YouTube to share a video of her morning routine, in which she also answers questions about her pregnancy and birth plan. The Seewalds are continuing their tradition of finding out the gender but waiting until the baby arrives to announce it.

Q&A by Jason and Maddie Duggar

Jason Duggar, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 12th child, has been married to Maddie Duggar for six months. The newlyweds took to YouTube to answer some frequently asked questions submitted by fans. Among other topics, they talk about how they met on Instagram, how many children they want, and their different backgrounds. 

Seewalds Announce No. 6

Jessa and Ben Seewald just made a big announcement. Jessa is halfway through her pregnancy with her sixth child! This little one will join three brothers and two sisters. Spurgeon Seewald is nine, Henry Seewald is 8, Ivy Seewald will be 6 in May, Fern Seewald is three-and-a-half, and George Seewald turned one in December. Congratulations to the Seewalds! 

Jinger Duggar Back on Tamron Hall

It has been a busy week for Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo. Jeremy accompanied Jinger to New York City, where she sat down with several interviewers to promote her newly released book, People Pleaser. We posted links to these interviews two days ago, and we have another to add. Jinger was a guest on Tamron Hall in February 2023, and she and Jeremy were both guests in September 2023. She again joined Tamron in the studio on Thursday (link below).

Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Tamron Hall January 2025 Segment 1

Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Tamron Hall January 2025 Segment 2 

 

Katey Duggar's Twin Birth

Jedidiah and Katey Duggar welcomed their twins, Elsie Kate Duggar and Emma Kate Duggar, on January 8th. As promised, their labor and delivery footage is now up on YouTube. Part one shows a short hospital visit at the end of December. Then over a week later, they were back at the hospital with their birth team for the delivery. Michelle Duggar, who had two sets of twins, was there to provide support and encouragement. Part two shows Elsie and Emma's birth and some of their first visitors.

Welcome Elsie and Emma

Exciting news! Jedidiah and Katey Duggar welcomed their twin girls. Elsie Kate Duggar and Emma Kate Duggar arrived on January 8th. Elsie was born first, weighing 6 lbs, 14 oz, and Emma came seven minutes later, weighing 7 lbs, 2 oz. They join two older siblings, Truett Oliver Duggar, who will be three in May, and Nora Kate Duggar, who will be two in May. PEOPLE Magazine has a beautiful collection of exclusive photos, and you can look forward to watching the couple's full birth story at a later date.