MEDIC CORPS Bahamas Update

Happy Sunday! We wanted to give you an update on the crew that is doing disaster and medical relief work in the Bahamas with MEDIC CORPS. Some have returned home, while others have joined the team. The most recent crew has included Lawson Bate, Nathan Bates, John-David Duggar, Jana Duggar, Abbie Duggar, Jeremiah Duggar and the Duggars' friend Laura.

The team is stationed in Marsh Harbor, in the Abaco Islands, and has been working around the clock and sleeping on the airport floor. They have partnered with organizations like Samaritan's Purse and Team Rubicon to multiply their efforts. Visit the News4Jax website to read a touching story written by one of the anchors.
 
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Lolli's Birthday Celebration

Jessa Seewald, Anna Duggar, Michelle Duggar, Amy King

 

The Duggar family gathered together at the big house to celebrate Michelle's 53rd birthday. She has many names--Michelle, Grandma Michelle, Mama, Mom, and Lolli--and it is clear that she is adored by her loved ones. For the gathering, Josh Duggar grilled grass-fed steaks.

On another note, Duggar cousin Amy King is 36 weeks pregnant with Daxton "Dax" Ryan King!


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Michelle Duggar--53 Years Young

Speaking of Michelle (we added a little Ruark family history tidbit to yesterday's post about Mason's birthday), the Duggar matriarch is celebrating her birthday today. Wishing her a very blessed day!

Michelle Duggar

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Mason Turns 2

Wishing Mason Duggar a very happy 2nd birthday!

Mason's middle name is Garrett, which is a family name from Michelle's side. Michelle's parents were Garrett and Ethel Ruark, and three Duggars now bear the name Garrett--Joseph Garrett Duggar, Garrett David Duggar, and Mason Garrett Duggar.

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Joe and Kendra Celebrate 2 Years

Joseph Duggar and Kendra (Caldwell) Duggar

Wedding day: September 8th, 2017

Wishing a happy 2nd wedding anniversary to Joseph and Kendra Duggar! Catch up with this young couple when new episodes of Counting On return to TLC next month. To watch a video of Kendra and her bridesmaids, visit our October 26th, 2017, post. To watch a wedding day video message from Kendra's parents, visit our November 3rd, 2017, post.

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Photo is property of duggarfamily.com and may not be used without written permission. To view the full album, visit the Duggars' website.

Photos are taken by photographer Tim Souza

Duggars' Bahamas Efforts Mentioned on CBS

"A family from Arkansas." That's how David Begnaud, lead national correspondent for CBS News, refers to John-David Duggar, Jana Duggar, Austin Forsyth, James Duggar, and Lawson Bates when they appear in the background of a newscast.


"They flew their own plane in here so that they could be a part of it," says Begnaud. "That's what we're talking about here, folks just showing up at the airport asking for permission to go out and help."

The September 4th newscast was shot at a private airport hanger inside the Nassau, Bahamas, airport, where the Duggars and Bates and others were standing by to help. They arrived in the Bahamas on September 3rd and have been working tirelessly to evacuate hurricane victims, transport relief workers, and deliver supplies.

You can watch the video on the CBS website.

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Jeremy Turns 32

Happy 32nd birthday to Jeremy Vuolo! Jeremy is the oldest of all the Duggar children and spouses.

Jinger Vuolo, Felicity Vuolo, Jeremy Vuolo

Soccer game in Los Angeles, July 2019

The Vuolo family

Cubs baseball game in Chicago, September 2018

Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo, 2017

Photos courtesy jingerandjeremy.com

Duggars Provide Relief to Bahamas

Austin Forsyth, James Duggar, Jason Duggar, John-David Duggar,

Nathan Bates, Lawson Bates

For the residents of the Bahamas, the past 36 hours have been a nightmare, as Hurricane Dorian stalled over the islands and caused mass destruction. A few of the Duggars (John-David, Jana, Jason, James, and Austin), along with Lawson Bates and Nathan Bates, flew to the Bahamas this morning to lend a hand. They are with an organization called Medic Corps and will be using their training to deliver emergency supplies and provide medical and disaster relief. Those who are interested in supporting their efforts can do so on the Medic Corps website.

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