addressing Jill's baby shower

Many of our readers might have noticed that Jill's mom and sisters were not in pictures that we shared in late June however Jessa was present at the baby shower.

Jessa revealed that many of the family members had plans that day was not able to attend but Jill does have their love and support.

Rumor Control: Is Grandbaby 13 on the way?

Earlier this week, it was announced by In touch that Jessa was expecting her third child in the summer.

The Duggar family has made this announcement that Jessa is not expecting her third child.

The couple is currently enjoying life as a family of four.

Is Jana Courting?

There has been a rumor that Jana Duggar is in a courtship with Jonathan Hartono and we are here to set the record straight.

Jonathan has been a family friend since he and his sister, Jennifer, met the oldest Duggar twins on a mission trip about seven years ago.

Jonathan took to his Instagram and revealed that he and Jana are just friends and are not courting.

Adopting Baby #20?

This morning, news broke a new rumor that Jim Bob and Michelle have been granted temp guardianship of a family member's child.

 

 The Duggars haven't released anything regarding this news. We will sure to let you know when we hear anything.

Statement from the Duggars

Please read the following messages:

From Jim Bob and Michelle:

Back 12 years ago our family went through one of the most difficult times of our lives. When Josh was a young teenager, he made some very bad mistakes and we were shocked. We had tried to teach him right from wrong. That dark and difficult time caused us to seek God like never before. Even though we would never choose to go through something so terrible, each one of our family members drew closer to God. We pray that as people watch our lives they see that we are not a perfect family. We have challenges and struggles everyday. It is one of the reasons we treasure our faith so much because God’s kindness and goodness and forgiveness are extended to us — even though we are so undeserving. We hope somehow the story of our journey — the good times and the difficult times — cause you to see the kindness of God and learn that He can bring you through anything.

From Josh:

Twelve years ago, as a young teenager I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. I hurt others, including my family and close friends. I confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling. I understood that if I continued down this wrong road that I would end up ruining my life. I sought forgiveness from those I had wronged and asked Christ to forgive me and come into my life. I would do anything to go back to those teen years and take different actions. In my life today, I am so very thankful for God’s grace, mercy and redemption.

From Anna:

I can imagine the shock many of you are going through reading this. I remember feeling that same shock. It was not at the point of engagement, or after we were married - it was two years before Josh asked me to marry him. When my family and I first visited the Duggar Home, Josh shared his past teenage mistakes. I was surprised at his openness and humility and at the same time didn't know why he was sharing it. For Josh he wanted not just me but my parents to know who he really was -- even every difficult past mistakes. At that point and over the next two years, Josh shared how the counseling he received changed his life as he continued to do what he was taught. And when you, our sweet fans, first met me when Josh asked me to marry him... I was able to say, "Yes" knowing who Josh really is - someone who had gone down a wrong path and had humbled himself before God and those whom he had offended. Someone who had received the help needed to change the direction of his life and do what is right. I want to say thank you to those who took time over a decade ago to help Josh in a time of crisis. Your investment changed his life from going down the wrong path to doing what is right. If it weren't for your help I would not be here as his wife — celebrating 6 1/2 years of marriage to a man who knows how to be a gentleman and treat a girl right. Thank you to all of you who tirelessly work with children in crisis, you are changing lives and I am forever grateful for all of you.

Has Baby Dilly's name been revealed?

A family friend said that Derick and Jill are planning to name their son, Israel, but there is no word that this is going to be his name. We are going to have to wait until the baby is born to find out what his name is.

Rumor control: Derick's video

I am sure that many of you saw the video that Derick posted of "hitting" the cat. The cat was never shown being hit with the cookie sheet or by Derick himself. The rumor is that he actually got the cat but we don't know if it's true. We need to stop thinking that we have the right to judge something that we know nothing about. 

The only people that know what really happen are the Duggar family and their friends. 

I am not saying that it's right for abuse animals and I am not saying that it's right but we can't judge on something that we know nothing about.

Rumor: Could Jessa be pregnant?

There has been a rumor as of late that Ben and Jessa are expecting their first child.

If they are expecting, they could be waiting for 12 week mark to announce the pregnancy.

 Ben and Jessa have only been married for ten weeks as of today.