Friday, October 13, 2017

Dillards in D.C.

This week, Jill and Derick Dillard are on a tour of Washington D.C. with the Cross Church School of Ministry, the group under which Derick is completing a one-year residential ministry experience. The Dillards were even able to go inside the White House.

 Jill and Derick with the Cross Church School of Ministry
U.S. Capitol

Dillards in front of the Supeme Court

Photos courtesy dillardfamily.com

63 comments:

  1. Why isn't Derek in a suit too? makes him look like he's not part of the group.

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    1. His shirt makes him look like wheres Waldo, especially in the class line up on the steps!

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    2. He was playing Where's Waldo?

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    3. He is a bit under dressed:(

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    4. They don't have on ties,
      but he and Jill look on the more casual side .

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    5. Where's Waldo LOL! This blog needs more humor!

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    6. LOL where's Waldo. LOL

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    7. Where's Waldo? LOL!!!

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  2. He looks so much happier and healthier now.

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  3. So neat that they got to go into the White House!

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    1. They wouldn't have gone anywhere near the White House for the last 8 years.

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    2. So true, 3:29. It must have been a rough 8 years for them.

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    3. they were there like 7 years ago on a family trip.

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    4. You know, folks, just because there's a President in office that you don't like is no reason not to visit the White House. That's OUR house, the American people. It doesn't represent the President; it represents our great country.

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  4. Just wondering, if Derick is the one on the course why is Jill on the trip? Just a few short weeks ago Derick was begging the public for money for his education, if they need to ask for money how can they afford for both of them to go on the trip as it doubles the cost of everything? You would think with her frugal upbringing Jill would be trying to help her little family save money to help with Dericks tuition.

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    1. Let's stop trying to figure out how and why the Dillards spend their money. They are the ones accountable for themselves.

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    2. Why don't y'all remember Jill has an income ❗️

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    3. 12:13- There is no such thing as a dumb question, especially as it relates to money.

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    4. If Jill has an income then they shouldn't be asking strangers to finance Derick's schooling

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    5. Anon 11:40 I never said it was a dumb question. We all need to move on from this whole how-and-why they spend their money thing.

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    6. Agree, 3:31. None of our business, move along.

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  5. Did all the ministry students get to bring their significant others?

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  6. Nice to see that most of the gentlemen wore a jacket to the White House and the Capital Bldg.

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    1. Pretty soon Derick will have to start dressing like a grown up if he wants to be taken seriously.

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  7. I'm not saying this to mean but it's out of concern...I wish Derrick would try to gain at least 15 pounds, for months now his face has looked sunken in and he just doesn't look like he did on his wedding day. He looked so nice then. And I know Jill likes to cut his hair but I think once in a while he should get a good haircut from a barber who is a professional. It would look better.

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    1. Yes, he needs to gain some weight. It would be so beneficial for him. He does look better than he did a year ago , though.

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    2. That's like telling someone they need to just lose 15 pounds. If someone has a weight issue, they likely know it, have tried to gain or lose, but for whatever reasons have not been successful. It's none of your business.

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    3. If y'all would see my son-in-law you would say the same and he eats like a horse. He can eat all his food, anything my daughter don't want and then my left overs. Also, right now the eldest grandson has taken after his granddad and mum. He's 13, 5'10", about 125 soaking wet. Sometimes body size is genetics and metabolism.

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    4. Agree about the haircut. It really does make a big difference for a man.

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    5. Derek had surgery on his jaw that's why is face looks sunken in. He doesn't need to gain weight it looks fine to me.

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    6. Just wait til middle age arrives...

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  8. So good to have Jill and Derrick home in the states working for our Lord. Hope they all had fun in D.C.

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    1. Work for the Lord does not always equal fun.

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    2. The part about working for the Lord and the part about fun in D.C. were two separate thoughts.

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    3. The joy of the Lord is my strength -- remember that song? There is always joy with the Lord in your life.

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  9. What a nice trip for CCSoM. I hope they had a nice time. I've always wanted to go to D.C. but haven't had a chance.

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  10. This doesn’t look like a kids included trip....where are the little ones?

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    1. Oh, take a guess! Where do you think they are? Lots of people travel without their children.

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    2. Maybe,they dragged along a sibling to take care of babies,
      Jessa sure takes her babies everywhere ...maybe someone with them
      to help with babies...

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    3. Likely Jana is taking care of them. She's usually the go-to babysitter.

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    4. There is nothing wrong with bringing siblings with you to help with kids

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  11. When I seen Derick and Jill standing in front of the Supreme Court I was thinking how wonderful it would be if Derick or Jill would one day serve there. We sure need more Christians in that office, so perhaps it would be something they would one day fell lead to do. It would be awesome for sure!

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    1. Why a Christian? Isn't it better to have a fair and just person in this important role? Faith of any religion has no place in the courts which is why the Founding Fathers insisted on separation of state and church.

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    2. Well, they would need to be lawyers for that.

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    3. Jill or Derrick serve there? You do realize they would need to go to law school for that to happen.

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    4. anon10:45, If you are implying that we need more Christians on the Supreme Court, no we don't. Religious affiliation should play no role in qualifying for the job. We need justices who understand that their role is to ensure our freedoms outlined in the Constitution, and that due process of law is carried out. No religion is to be given preference over another.

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    5. 10:45- they would need far more education than what they have to do that

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    6. While there aren't any written criteria for being a Supreme Court justice, the majority of them are lawyers or judges who've graduated from top law schools. Since Jill has no post secondary education, it's highly unlikely that she or Derrick would be selected to hold this high position. One should have a great amount of knowledge of the law in able to make decisions based on the law, not one's religious beliefs.

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    7. I doubt it would ever happen. To achieve that ambitious and awesome goal; attending and graduating from law school, passing the Bar and practicing law would need to occur first! Such a path would require attending a brick and mortar school, studying, sometimes within groups, interning, interviewing for a job, working as an attorney; which may include working with the opposite sex, cases that conflict with their beliefs...

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    8. Those who state that "religion" doesn't belong in the supreme court is right. It's God who belongs there.

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    9. Anon 3:02, our vice president is a Christian and he seems to be benefiting our country very much:)

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    10. 10:45- Experience and background are important factors in Senate confirmation of Supreme Court justices. While a law degree isn't required, most have been lawyers and many with judicial experience. I don't think either of the Dillard's have any education regarding the law and legal procedures. One's religious affiliation should definitely have nothing to do with serving on the Court.

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    11. To Anon 1:00PM: There is never true separation of Church and State, it's an ideal that's not that easy to accomplish. And why not a Christian in the White House? I always say both sides, conservative and liberal, bring BALANCE to any debate on every issue and every person should have someone that represents their values in the White House, so all citizens are heard.

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    12. I don't feel I have someone representing my values in the White House, or that I'm being heard......

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    13. Separation of church and state, as originally intended, is the state not establishing a state-run religion but also leaving the church free expression.

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    14. Thank you anon @7:00. Not enough people understand this. The founding fathers certainly brought their Christian convictions into their political decisions.

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  12. Jill is a nursing mother - I would guess the children are close by.

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    1. Very close. As in, they were there. Wonder why none of the other CC people had family with them?

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    2. Who said the other families weren't there? Not everyone wants their picture posted on the internet.

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  13. It would be awesome to take a tour in the White House at Christmas time, but this looks nice also...Jane

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  14. MY COUSINS ARE IN DC RIGHT NOW AND THET MET THEM THERE!!! COOLEST THING EVER!! WISH I WAS THERE TO MEET THEM!

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  15. Nice looking couple,seem very happy together.

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  16. Such a fun couple! They look like they're aging backwards.

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