Joy and Jed Interning in Little Rock

Joy Duggar and Jedidiah Duggar, 2016

Two of the Duggars siblings are exploring career options at the Arkansas State Capitol. According to Representative Charlene Fite, Joy-Anna Duggar, who turned 19 in October, and Jedidiah Duggar, who turned 18 in December, are currently interning at the Arkansas House of Representatives in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Duggars have deep roots in politics, with Jim Bob Duggar serving two terms as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives following the 1997 election and various other family members taking interest in the political realm over the years. The family has also helped multiple political candidates campaign for office.

 Joy Duggar and Jedidiah Duggar, 2011 (ages 13 and 12)

 Photos courtesy TLC, DCL, duggarfamily.com

Josie Duggar: Miracle Child

"You're fixing to have a little sister here in a few minutes," Jim Bob Duggar told his children during a brief phone call on December 10th, 2009. His voice was shaking as he prepared to join his wife in the operating room at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. "Just tell everybody to pray, okay?"

Six years ago, the Duggars' lives were turned upside down when a potentially life-threatening complication known as preeclampsia forced Michelle to deliver Baby #19 at 25 weeks gestation. Josie Brooklyn Duggar was born via emergency C-section, weighing a mere 1 lb 6 oz.

"...We praise God when all the good things are happening, and we're going to praise God, even through this difficult situation, " Jim Bob told TLC.

The months that followed Josie's premature birth were full of ups and downs. She remained in the hospital until early April 2010, when she was released for just a couple days before being rushed back. After solving her digestive problems, doctors sent Josie home permanently in June.

Today, Josie Duggar is a healthy, lively little girl who is fixing to turn six years old tomorrow. In honor of her birthday, take a look at this video filmed in January 2010.

Do you remember hearing about Josie's premature birth back in 2009?

Meet the Engaged Couple

Jessa Duggar is engaged! (Click here to read more.)

This Saturday, August 16th, at 8:30am, Jessa and fiancé Ben Seewald will be at Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Little Rock, Arkansas. They will be joined by newlyweds Derick and Jill Dillard and will share their perspective on purity and relationships. Check out yesterday's post for event details.

A Morning with Derick and Jill Dillard

From 8:30-11:30am this Saturday, August 16th, Jill (Duggar) Dillard and husband Derick Dillard will be at Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Little Rock, Arkansas. Meet and greet the newlyweds, and hear the couple discuss issues they have faced and share how God has been working in their lives.

Are you single and wondering how to guard your heart? Are you looking for encouragement and practical suggestions on how to stay pure? Do you wonder how Derick and Jill got to know each other before marriage and how you can get to know a certain girl/guy to see if they are potential marriage material? Are you a parent looking to encourage your teenagers towards godliness? Are you a fan of 19 Kids and Counting who has always wanted to meet a Duggar? Then this event is for you!

Doors open at 8:30am. Derick and Jill will begin speaking at 9:00am, followed by a Q&A session and meet and greet. 

No tickets necessary. The event is free and open to the public, but attendees are advised to arrive on time. Friendly Chapel Church is located at 116 S. Pine Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114.