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Well, that was something. Makes me wonder what kind of conversations they had when Michelle was staying with the them to help with Freddie after Jill also had gallbladder surgery? People also had another article about Jill calling IBLP cultish (Derick saying it is a cult). https://people.com/why-jill-duggar-dillard-considers-her-family-church-a-cult-exclusive-7966990

Jill is promoting her book on IG and FB. She and Derick made a trip to NY to the publishers and got to see the book, not sure what else they were doing in NY but a friend came with them to help with the baby. She posted a story on IG showing the ghost writer opening his box with copies of the book. It was part of an IG post made https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw5vglOr4VS/ I wonder when Jinger is going promote Jill's book like Jill did hers.

After a long break, Jason has posted a story on IG. He said he is re-reading a book, Just Do Something, which is about finding God's will. Not waiting looking for signs, etc but to take risks. Hope for his sake he is questioning JB's control of his life and future. Though his idea of taking risks may be very different than those of us not in a cult. The book is written by a reformed theologian/pastor/professor so it might not be too radical except it seems to saying to just start doing and not wait for some sign from God to tell you what to do. I feel sorry for all the Js, being told what to do, who to marry, what to think. I thought it was so sad they had those little bios and the responded to what do you want to be when you grow up. Jenni said she wanted to be a vet because she loved animals. The lack of a real education provided to the kids will keep her and any of them from achieving anything close to that.

That was much ado about nothing. There was some Evy birthday footage then a boring photoshoot and then watching them watch the the new intros and look at pictures from shoot.

Interesting, I don't recall him traveling there before. He needs to stay in Australia, far away from his father.

The other day James posted a story looking out the plane window as it is taking off. I wondered where he was going this time. Today a story of Victoria, Australia. I wonder if there will be lots of trips close to Jill's book release.

I have had dogs male and female since '83 and the only thing that caused problems with grass in the yard was from two that liked to run the fence, the rest of the yard was fine despite peeing. Just because she is not in pictures doesn't mean she is no longer in family. Jill still shows her in the section as part of the family. The last post, I think was several weeks ago when Jill took her on a walk with her and Freddie.

Jill has a little video about recording the audio book. Just a couple of minutes of her going back and forth to the studio, nothing exciting or very informative. https://www.instagram.com/p/CvdTxsEgJ9b/

Wonder what is up with Jason. A few days ago he posted a story (after not posting on IG for weeks) about fighting against the flesh or something like that and was talking about reading a book by Charles Spurgeon. Today another story about the flesh vs spirit. His bible study class was talking about relationship > religion. Must be having some issues with his faith or at least the IBLP. Spending all that time with Jeremy and Jinger might be influencing him to "disentangle" 😬 https://www.instagram.com/stories/jaseduggar/3153999416147013330/

I am not sure who she is either except she was in another video cooking with the Vs and Jill commented about her being there. So she seems to be known by other Duggars.

Sorry, then I don't know who that guy is hanging out with them.

The Vs have a new vlog I am not sure when this was actually videoed. It has a segment on the family doing climbing and then making pizzas. I wondered if Jana has been there since the visit on the 4th with Jessa and Ben. James and Jason are there as well as Jeremy's sister and husband (?). The Vs get lots of family visits but they do seem to have fun with the siblings. Wonder if any of them will give up the IBLP like Jinger?

After a couple weeks of silence, James posted a story promoting the best tacos in Tontitown not the place the older Ds use to go to. https://www.instagram.com/stories/jamesaduggar/3149791946772223907/

I am not sure it was expired, it was frozen and had been in the freezer for a long time. So it would not be harmful but maybe lose some nutritional value and taste. I buy fermented goats milk (it comes frozen and is for dogs and cats). I give it to my dog everyday.

Jill posted in her IG story a thank you to the writer who helped (wrote) the book. It is a nice nod. I had looked him up before and he has lots of experience so they were fortunate. Hopefully the story will be less confusing than when they tell it. https://www.instagram.com/stories/jillmdillard/3146865838120995803/

I think both have a dry humor and yeah Jeremy's is more sophisticated because he has been exposed to more different people and experiences. But if I recall Austin was throwing shade at the Duggar way early on, not mean but especially about germs.

I think Jeremy and Austin both have similar sense of humor. So they both were just ribbing each other. Jeremy does that with his old soccer friends too. Joy and Austin have been out to visit Jinger and Jeremy a few times. I think Jeremy and Austen enjoy spending time together.

Glad to see James posted a story of Jill's Happy Birthday to him. It is sad that JB makes his kids relationships so complicated. Too bad the boys can't just say FU dad

Yes, Joy put out her vlog shortly after the visit and the pictures they took were posted the beginning of April but the visit was probably in March. Joy should have taken more time to edit hers; Jinger's was edited much better. Joy talks too much and her camera work is jerky. It still seems odd on the trip they stayed with Joy instead of her BFF Jessa. Though the whole family get together was at Jessa's (I think).

Jinger just posted the video of their trip to Arkansas. Not sure why she waited so long, They appeared to be one big happy family. They few into Texas and Justin and Claire went out with them. There was no JB talking I am not sure there was even a glimpse of him, I may have missed it. Jill seemed to be driving Jinger around on their sister's/girls day. They stayed with Joy and Austin and different family came by, Jana and Jason stayed late. The went to dinner with Joe and Kendra and kids. What I would like to see/hear are the conversations that were not on the vlog. I didn't pay enough attention to catch anything interesting. Edited to add I see on Reddit that there is a shot of Lauren pregnant at the time of the visit.

Jill often tries to engage with her followers even pre-book. More so than her sisters and she will make an effort to respond to a few. Promoting the book kicks it up a level. She always responds nicely and ignores the negative. Derick could learn a few things from her about engaging/not engaging from her.

Though the Sun is kind of shady as is WOACB, I am just glad that it has been verified that JB and Ben were not at the service.

I was wondering earlier about the funeral and the only info I could find about it was from WOACB. She did have pictures the family had sent her so this is probably true. His husband and family who he was still in contact with had a military service. JB and Ben were not invited (or any of Mary's family since they were estranged for many years). I am glad they were able to have a service with people who loved them. I cannot believe the nerve of JB to try to take over the service. His headship is taking a lot of hits, he might have stroke.

When she was telling her story about Gothard and the male assistant who witnessed Gothard groom her, my first thought it was David Waller. Now people are adding this to comments on the church's FB page. The comments are on non-related reels. Hillary had better get on this.

James is back after his father's day post. Wonder what frustration he is talking about? Of course, sister mom Jill liked his post. https://www.instagram.com/p/CuHNKaiO7xX/