Jill Dillard on Distancing from the Duggars

 

Jill Dillard and Michelle Duggar, 2017

PEOPLE Magazine just released a story based on a recent interview they did with Jill Dillard. She discusses the conflict that she and Derick have had with the Duggars since making the decision to leave the show. You can read the story on the PEOPLE website. Jill will also be featured in this week's edition of the magazine, one newsstands Friday. The article states that both the Duggars and Dillards desire to restore their relationship, and we encourage you to pray for healing for both parties.

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Michelle and 8 of Her 9 Daughters

Michelle Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, Jill Dillard, Jennifer Duggar, Johannah Duggar,

Joy-Anna Forsyth, Josie Duggar, Jessa Seewald, Jana Duggar

Joy Forsyth is almost 37 weeks pregnant with her baby girl. Earlier this month, Joy's best friend, Carlin Stewart, visited with her husband for 4th of July. At that time, the ladies also threw a shower for Joy. The photo above shows Michelle with all her daughters, minus Jinger, who was unable to travel from Los Angeles. Joy is due August 19th.

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Jill Turns 29

The Duggars are entering spring birthday mode. Jill Dillard, Lauren Duggar, and Ben Seewald all have back-to-back birthdays over the next three days, followed closely by Jackson Duggar and Ivy Seewald. Then in early June, Marcus Duggar, Garrett Duggar, and Michael Duggar all have their special days. Get ready to party, Duggars!

Happy 29th birthday to Jill!

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Israel Turns 5

Wishing Israel Dillard a very happy 5th birthday! Israel is the fourth of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's 17 grandchildren, and he recently registered for public Kindergarten.

Israel Dillard 2020

 

Jill Dillard, Derick Dillard, Israel Dillard, 2017

 

Israel Dillard, newborn

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Jill's New Haircut

Jill's hair before her new cut

 

Jill Dillard just made a drastic change to her appearance. She had a stylist take 14 inches off her hair and plans to donate it to an organization that makes wigs for individuals who have lost their hair. This is a big milestone for Jill, as she has never had that much taken off at one time. Have you ever donated your hair?

Jill's new hairdo

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Dillards Living in Little Rock

Jill Dillard and friend with Governor Asa Hutchinson

Jill and Derick Dillard and the boys have been temporarily living in Little Rock for about a month. Derick is on summer break after his first year of law school and is working in the Arkansas capital city until classes resume next month.

Yesterday afternoon, Jill had tea at the Governor's Mansion in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Arkansas' ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women in the United States the right to vote. The event, hosted by Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson, was open to the public and cost $10, although the 200 available tickets sold out ahead of time.

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Sam turns 2

Wishing Samuel Dillard a very happy 2nd birthday! (We're a day late and a dollar short, but it's still just as exciting.)

Jill Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Israel Dillard

Sam's 2nd birthday

Samuel Dillard

October 2018 (1 year 3 months old)

Samuel Dillard

July 2018 (1 year old)

Jim Bob Duggar and grandson Sam Dillard

February 2018 (7 months old)

Israel Dillard and Samuel Dillard

October 2017 (3 months old)

Samuel Dillard

August 2017 (1 month old)

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Lauren Turns 20

Wishing Lauren Duggar a very happy 20th birthday!

The Duggar ladies celebrated Jill Dillard's 28th and Lauren's 20th with a girls day out, which included a meal at one of their favorite restaurants (can you guess where they went?). If you are wondering who the "extras" are in the photo below, they are the Swansons (Lauren's mom and sisters).

 

Photos courtesy Josiah and Lauren Duggar, Anna Duggar

Duggar #4 Turns 28

The Duggars are gearing up for a long string of birthdays that kicks off today. Over the next two months, 14 Duggars (that's approximately 30% of the family!) will turn another year older, starting with Jill Dillard, Lauren Duggar, and Ben Seewald (May 17th, 18th, and 19th) and ending with Meredith Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar, and Felicity Vuolo (July 16th, 18th, and 19th). Check out our birthdays page to see who else has a birthday coming up.

Happy 28th, Jill!

Jill (Duggar) Dillard, 28th birthday

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Photos: Dillards' New House

Yesterday, we shared Jill and Derick Dillards’ exciting announcement. They just built a house and will be moving soon! Below are a few pictures of their new place. We’re curious to hear from our readers—have you ever built a house? What was your experience like?

Derick Dillard, Jill Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Israel Dillard

 

Photos are property of dillardfamily.com and may not be used without written permission. Additional house photos can be found on the Dillards' website.

Dillards Build a House

Derick Dillard, Israel Dillard, Jill Dillard, Samuel Dillard

Jill and Derick Dillard have just announced some exciting news! They have been living in a rental home but are about to move into a new home that they just built. The house has gone up quickly over the past several months. It's a ranch-style home with a brick front and siding back, located in a subdivision in Lowell, Arkansas, which is only about 20 minutes from Jim Bob and Michelle.

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Dillard Update December 2018

Jill Dillard and Israel Dillard

It has been several weeks since we have posted a Dillard update. Derick Dillard is nearing the end of his first semester at University of Arkansas School of Law. He is in the midst of final exams, which began this week and run through next week. Israel, three-and-a-half, and Samuel, 17 months, are as adorable as ever.

Israel Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Jill Dillard

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Duggar Sibling Get-Together

John Duggar and Abbie Burnett's wedding is over, but the festivities continue. The Duggars are taking advantage of the family event to spend some time together. With Jinger and Jeremy in town, some of the siblings hit up a local coffee shop for drinks and chitchat.

Jeremy Vuolo, Jinger Vuolo, Jill Dillard, Gideon Forsyth, Laura DeMasie, Jana Duggar,

Ben Seewald, Joseph Duggar, Kendra Duggar, Garrett Duggar, Joy Forsyth, Austin Forsyth

Photo courtesy jingerandjeremy.com

Jeremy Turns 31

Wishing Jeremy Vuolo a blissful 31st birthday!

Jeremy Vuolo and Felicity Vuolo

August 2018

Derick Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Jill Dillard, Jinger Vuolo, Jeremy Vuolo, John-David Duggar

January 2018

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo

Christmas 2017

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo

February 2018

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo

May 2017

Jeremy Vuolo and Jinger Duggar

July 2016

In other news, the Vuolos have added a new member to their little family, Jacob the cat!

Photos courtesy jingerandjeremy.com

Derick's Graduation

Big news from the Dillards. Derick has just graduated from the Cross Church School of Ministry, a one-year residency program that he has been a part of since last August. In addition to serving at Cross Church, doing local missions projects, working with college students, and participating in multiple mission trips, Derick also took some seminary classes. Stay tuned for more news on what the Dillards will be doing next.

Derick Dillard, Jill Dillard, Samuel Dillard Israel Dillard

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Duggars at a Marathon

Four days ago, Derick Dillard completed the Hogeye Marathon in Northwest Arkansas. While living in Nepal, he ran both a full and a half marathon, but this was his first race in the United States. His time was 4:16:17. Do you enjoy running?

Derick's fan club

Jim Bob Duggar, Michelle Duggar, Josie Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, 

Johannah Duggar, Tyler, Jackson Duggar, Jill Dillard, Jennifer Duggar

Israel Dillard and Samuel Dillard with Grandma Cathy

 Derick at the finish line

Photos are property of dillardfamily.com and may not be used without written permission. Additional photos can be found on the Dillards' website.

Dillards in Colorado

The Dillards are currently in the Colorado Springs area, where Derick Dillard has been working with a team from Cross Church. They had some free time today and were able to visit Pikes Peak.

Jill Dillard, Israel Dillard, Samuel Dillard

Enjoying a Chick-fil-A meal while Derick works with the team from church

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New Photos, Dillard Family of 4

Even though Jill and Derick Dillard are not currently appearing on Counting On, we still want to share updates and new photos of their little family. Samuel Dillard just hit his eight-month milestone, and Israel Dillard will turn three in April.

 Samuel Dillard, 8 months old

 Jill and Derick Dillard, date night to celebrate Derick's 29th birthday

Jill Dillard and Israel Dillard

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Derick Turns 29

Wishing Derick Dillard a very happy 29th birthday!

Dillard family morning cuddles

Samuel Dillard, Jill Dillard, Israel Dillard, Derick Dillard

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Dillards in Texas

Jill and Derick Dillard, along with Samuel Dillard, traveled down to Austin, Texas, for a friend's wedding on Saturday. While in Texas, they also stopped in Laredo (230 miles southwest of Austin) to visit the Vuolos for the first time. John-David Duggar was the pilot.

 Samuel Dillard, Derick Dillard, Jill Dillard, Jinger Vuolo, Jeremy Vuolo, John Duggar

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