Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)

[oliviabenson]

includes a video of Jill and Dave being all lovey/dovey. Dave lifts her up and they kiss while he holds her up by her butt. whoever is filming them must be blind from that display of mahdest Christian love. 

 

Happy Ohio  Christmas winter everyone. ho ho ho.

[CalicoKitty]

"Full time" except for shilling Plexus, which must take some time from her "ministry".  Except for selling used clothing and posting all the pictures, which must take some time from her ministry.  Except for all the vacations.  Except for the time to get manicures and show them off on line.  Full time, except for those things.  There is no way that getting a manicure is part of any ministry.

[merylinkid]

6 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

There is no way that getting a manicure is part of any ministry.

The Church of Jill.

[mythoughtis]

12 hours ago, Salacious Kitty said:

IOW, Nurie can't handle the kids she has without help. 

What I’ve read is that Renee will stay there for a few days and come up to Ohio with Nathan and Nurie. That tells me that  Nurie and Nathan need help on the drive up from Florida to Ohio.  Or Nurie wants to go Christmas shopping and needs Renee to watch the kids while she does. 
 

However if Nurie does need constant help with the kids, then she should ask to have Renee year round. 

[AstridM]

14 hours ago, crazy8s said:

Homebody Jill is now in florida. She is staying at a condo. Shilling plexus to speed up metabolism because she has noticed hers has slowed down. Oh and we should buy Restore "that effectively detoxes your liver"

At one point she sticks one of her shiny manicured nails into her ear canal.🤮

So Jill and Dave (?) drove Renee down to florida to drop her with Nurie for a week until they come to the barndo for christmas.

Renee is going for a visit to "be a blessing to Nurie"

Wouldn’t a simple one way plane ticket to Florida for Renee have been MUCH cheaper? WTF?

13 hours ago, Salacious Kitty said:

IOW, Nurie can't handle the kids she has without help. 

Yet she has a husband who barely “works.” 🤷‍♀️

[BradandJanet]

34 minutes ago, AstridM said:

Wouldn’t a simple one way plane ticket to Florida for Renee have been MUCH cheaper? WTF?

Yet she has a husband who barely “works.” 🤷‍♀️

A flight for Renee would have been cheaper, but Jill loves the beach and would have been denied a trip to Florida. Remember, every decision in that house is about what Jill wants, even if it costs more money or makes no sense. 

[ozziemom]

5 hours ago, merylinkid said:

The Church of Jill.

Everything Jill does is part of her ministry cos she’s the most dogly modest KJV person anywhere and everywhere. Her Plexus team has some ridiculous name like Diamonds of the Plexus Faith, so obviously a ministry, lol.

[BetyBee]

3 hours ago, BradandJanet said:

A flight for Renee would have been cheaper, but Jill loves the beach and would have been denied a trip to Florida. Remember, every decision in that house is about what Jill wants, even if it costs more money or makes no sense. 

True! Also Jill is not comfortable spending money on her kids. Spending it on herself, the true love of her life, feels right to her.

[ozziemom]

5 hours ago, mythoughtis said:

What I’ve read is that Renee will stay there for a few days and come up to Ohio with Nathan and Nurie. That tells me that  Nurie and Nathan need help on the drive up from Florida to Ohio.  Or Nurie wants to go Christmas shopping and needs Renee to watch the kids while she does. 
 

However if Nurie does need constant help with the kids, then she should ask to have Renee year round. 

What kind of vehicle does Nurthan have that will seat 3 car seats plus 3 adults? Although they don’t seem too concerned with child safety laws so who knows what they do.

[Salacious Kitty]

45 minutes ago, ozziemom said:

Everything Jill does is part of her ministry cos she’s the most dogly modest KJV person anywhere and everywhere. Her Plexus team has some ridiculous name like Diamonds of the Plexus Faith, so obviously a ministry, lol.

Sparkling Jewels of Faith 🙄

[Lady Edith]

Jilly and Davey would NEVER let Renee fly solo. If she doesn’t have 24/7 babysitting (even as an adult) throngs of heathen men would try and steal her purity in the middle of a packed airport.

DBD is probably using this opportunity to deliver tracts to a church in Fla.  I’m sure shipping is included in the price, which translates to gas money for a trip to Fla.  Easy enough to drop Renee off at Nurthan’s on the way back.
And this does sound a bit like a set up for Renee. Let’s see if she winds up with a man in her stocking this Christmas.
 

[BradandJanet]

26 minutes ago, Salacious Kitty said:

Sparkling Jewels of Faith 🙄

Has she managed to get out of the metals' ranks and into the lower gemstones yet? She's been working on it for years. Not enough faith, obviously. 

[Salacious Kitty]

She'd be shouting from the roof of the barndo if she made Ruby. So no, still Senior Gold. 

Edited December 14 by Salacious Kitty

[andromeda331]

1 hour ago, ozziemom said:

What kind of vehicle does Nurthan have that will seat 3 car seats plus 3 adults? Although they don’t seem too concerned with child safety laws so who knows what they do.

They never have been. Even after Nurie and another girl (Kaylee? Renee) were almost killed in a car accident or that Jill's sister was paralyzed in a car accident has done anything to change their minds on car safety.

[oliviabenson]

32 minutes ago, Salacious Kitty said:

She'd be shouting from the roof of the barndo if she made Ruby. So no, still Senior Gold. 

can't happen to a nicer Christian Jill. I'm glad she is stuck at gold. 

[libgirl2]

23 minutes ago, andromeda331 said:

They never have been. Even after Nurie and another girl (Kaylee? Renee) were almost killed in a car accident or that Jill's sister was paralyzed in a car accident has done anything to change their minds on car safety.

They don't care because Jesus will protect them. 

[oliviabenson]

25 minutes ago, andromeda331 said:

They never have been. Even after Nurie and another girl (Kaylee? Renee) were almost killed in a car accident or that Jill's sister was paralyzed in a car accident has done anything to change their minds on car safety.

and Dave's brother became wheelchair bound after a car accident. these folks do not care about car seats/car safety to this day.

Edited December 14 by oliviabenson

[Salacious Kitty]

Just now, oliviabenson said:

and Dave's brother became wheelchair bound after a car accident. these folks do not care about car seats/car safety to this day.

Beat me to it. And don't forget Nurthan's accident when Nemo was a baby (sitting on Nurie's lap). 

[oliviabenson]

Dave and her sons received plenty of traffic tickets. they are so careless with safety. 

[AstridM]

2 hours ago, ozziemom said:

What kind of vehicle does Nurthan have that will seat 3 car seats plus 3 adults? Although they don’t seem too concerned with child safety laws so who knows what they do.

Excellent question 

1 hour ago, Lady Edith said:

Jilly and Davey would NEVER let Renee fly solo. If she doesn’t have 24/7 babysitting (even as an adult) throngs of heathen men would try and steal her purity in the middle of a packed airport.

DBD is probably using this opportunity to deliver tracts to a church in Fla.  I’m sure shipping is included in the price, which translates to gas money for a trip to Fla.  Easy enough to drop Renee off at Nurthan’s on the way back.
And this does sound a bit like a set up for Renee. Let’s see if she winds up with a man in her stocking this Christmas.
 

If shipping is already included with the price the clients pay, wouldn’t that make it illegal for them to try and write off the gas/mileage, condo, and other travel expenses?

49 minutes ago, Salacious Kitty said:

She'd be shouting from the roof of the barndo if she made Ruby. So no, still Senior Gold. 

IF that 🤷‍♀️

[mythoughtis]

58 minutes ago, AstridM said:

If shipping is already included with the price the clients pay, wouldn’t that make it illegal for them to try and write off the gas/mileage, condo, and other travel expenses?

The shipping charge to the customer would be reported as income.  The shipping expense or gas, etc.  would be reported as expenses.  Normal companies would hope that the income would be higher than the actual expenses. 

[farmgal4]

On 12/12/2024 at 11:45 AM, MamaMax said:

why do her nails always look so weird? Does she get acrylics or something?  Her nails don't look like they "fit" her fingers.... anyone understand what  I mean? 

 

If she’s getting the type of manicure I suspect she is, it costs $45 (in small town KY), not counting the nail art.

[BradandJanet]

1 hour ago, farmgal4 said:

If she’s getting the type of manicure I suspect she is, it costs $45 (in small town KY), not counting the nail art.

Jill is a woman who vacations six times a year. I bet she tips well too. /s

[CalicoKitty]

I would not be happy at all if I saw postings like these from someone that was begging me or  trying to guilt me to donating my hard earned money to support.  What an enormous ego she has.

[satrunrose]

1 hour ago, BradandJanet said:

Jill is a woman who vacations six times a year. I bet she tips well too. /s

Who needs money when our selfless Jill will give you all the smiley-face pamphlets you can carry?

[mythoughtis]

So Jill posted on FB.  They met the Keller’s at Myrtle Beach to drop off Renee.  Because of course Renee couldn’t fly by herself. And I’m sure the Keller’s wanted to drive to Myrtle Beach and back and then to Ohio in a  few days.  
 

They went down the hotel water slides, lazy river, and in the hot tub in their ridiculous non swim attire- complete with pants for Jill under her skirt. 

Edited December 15 by mythoughtis

[AstridM]

10 hours ago, mythoughtis said:

The shipping charge to the customer would be reported as income.  The shipping expense or gas, etc.  would be reported as expenses.  Normal companies would hope that the income would be higher than the actual expenses. 

Thank you.

[merylinkid]

14 hours ago, mythoughtis said:

They went down the hotel water slides, lazy river, and in the hot tub in their ridiculous non swim attire- complete with pants for Jill under her skirt.

Of course they did.   Tis the season for Jill to enjoy herself while Tessie tries to ensure the little ones have a nice Christmas.  

[ginger90]

[Salacious Kitty]

It seems to be Jill's mission these days to remind people that she has 13 CHILDREN and is in FULL TIME MINISTRY. I guess that justifies all the vacations in her eyes. 

Edited December 15 by Salacious Kitty

[crazy8s]

I wonder if this is a test run of Tessie and Hannah running the show back at the barndo so Renee can move on to courtship.

This time maybe mama won't ruin it for her.

[oliviabenson]

baby looked sad while Jill was holding her. like saddest face ever.

hopefully Sam bought pizza or something for the kids while Jill was on vacation.

[emma675]

Wow, that whole enforced social media break so Jill could learn her lesson did absolutely nothing. She seems worse than ever - bragging about her constant vacations, new nails, clothes, and how super Christian and godly she is. I wonder what the pastor at their church thinks? Or the people at the foundation that supports their ministry? Jill seems to always have plenty of money to spend on Jill, but her kids are walking around in Goodwill cast offs, looking super thin, and miserable. She is the worst. 

[Heathen]

At least Renee looks slightly less miserable in those photos. That's all I can say (except what the fresh hell is up with Golden Child's skirt? Is that a trash bag?). 

Edited December 15 by Heathen
Proper grammar

[oliviabenson]

Jill is running a $15 a day 1 outfit on sale. 

today's outfit is super un attractive. snap it up peeps.

[BradandJanet]

20 hours ago, satrunrose said:

Who needs money when our selfless Jill will give you all the smiley-face pamphlets you can carry?

If she gives tracts instead of tips, I hope the hard-working manicurists laugh about her sausage fingers and stubby nails behind her back. 

[Westiepeach]

I am so glad that Jilly thinks God is sooooo good to her. I have a friend who lost her 17 year old son last week due to a grand mal seizure who would like to have a word or 2 with her.

[mythoughtis]

52 minutes ago, Westiepeach said:

I am so glad that Jilly thinks God is sooooo good to her. I have a friend who lost her 17 year old son last week due to a grand mal seizure who would like to have a word or 2 with her.

Please give your friend a hug for me.  We lost our 31 year old son a year and a half ago. Most likely from SUDEP.  Although they don’t like to put that on the death certificate if they can find anything else.   

I’m not sure Jill lives in the real world.  She doesn’t seem to acknowledge that bad things happen to  good people - and that telling people it’s ‘for a reason’  is not a good idea.   

 

 

[EmeraldGirl]

7 hours ago, Heathen said:

At least Renee looks slightly less miserable in those photos. That's all I can say (except what the fresh hell is up with Golden Child's skirt? Is that a trash bag?). 

First thing my eyes went too. Hard to believe when you see the pants that Jill has on, but I still saw that first. It looks like it should tie at the bottom? But I’ve never seen anything like that, tied or untied, so WTF? 
 

I’m so sorry for everyone here involved in loss. It has always bothered me when people thank God for saving them, when very good people die very bad deaths all the time. I know, the answer is always that we are not supposed to know the whys of things. I just don’t buy that. Why would this loving God save someone like Jill from all harm on the waterslides, when other lives are lost tragically. 

[merylinkid]

HAD to take a quick trip to Myrtle Beach to drop Renee off.   Like she just had no choice to go to South Carolina to drop someone off who  going to visit family in  <checks notes> Florida.   

Even for Jill this doesn't make sense.  

[Minivanessa]

9 hours ago, EmeraldGirl said:

I’m so sorry for everyone here involved in loss. It has always bothered me when people thank God for saving them, when very good people die very bad deaths all the time. I know, the answer is always that we are not supposed to know the whys of things. I just don’t buy that. Why would this loving God save someone like Jill from all harm on the waterslides, when other lives are lost tragically. 

What grinds my gears when it comes to JillR, is that her "thanking God" reeks of pride that she's extra special righteous and has earned God's blessings, vs. a genuine humble gratitude. She's been saved, doncha know, and is going to heaven, unlike 99.99999% of the world's people who are unsaved sinners. 

I'm not slamming people of faith, who grapple sincerely with the whys and wherefores of the evils and tragedies of this life. I do not think JillR is one of those people, and I loathe her claiming God's blessings to promote her stupid MLM scam. 

[crazy8s]

15 minutes ago, Minivanessa said:

I'm not slamming people of faith, who grapple sincerely with the whys and wherefores of the evils and tragedies of this life. I do not think JillR is one of those people, and I loathe her claiming God's blessings to promote her stupid MLM scam. 

But if God sent her some sort of messages she needed to give up shilling the stuff would she quit? I doubt it since she credits it for "allowing her to stay home with those 13 children" and the money she earns paying for practically every dang thing that requires money of any amount.

[laurakaye]

On 12/14/2024 at 2:43 PM, oliviabenson said:

Dave and her sons received plenty of traffic tickets. they are so careless with safety. 

Stupid is as stupid does - but there are innocent people on the roads alongside the Rods who would probably prefer that these imbeciles pay attention to what they're doing behind the wheel of a car.  Purposely ignoring safety hazards under the guise that they are specially "protected" gives Jill license to not have to watch over her own kids.    

 

17 hours ago, BradandJanet said:

If she gives tracts instead of tips, I hope the hard-working manicurists laugh about her sausage fingers and stubby nails behind her back. 

I hope they spit in her nail polish.

 

31 minutes ago, Minivanessa said:

I'm not slamming people of faith, who grapple sincerely with the whys and wherefores of the evils and tragedies of this life. I do not think JillR is one of those people, and I loathe her claiming God's blessings to promote her stupid MLM scam. 

She seems to think that her religious beliefs are designed to support her selfish decisions and everyone else can kick rocks if they don't approve, because she is and will always be holier than thou.  

Also, that video of Jill and Dave defrauded me in about 17 different ways.  She sure does work very, very hard to make sure we know how much she loves that hunk.  It's almost as if she's trying to convince herself.

[BradandJanet]

2 hours ago, crazy8s said:

But if God sent her some sort of messages she needed to give up shilling the stuff would she quit? I doubt it since she credits it for "allowing her to stay home with those 13 children" and the money she earns paying for practically every dang thing that requires money of any amount.

God speaks in Jill's head in Jill's voice, so she won't get a "quit Plexus" message unless a better grift comes along. 

1 hour ago, laurakaye said:

I hope [the manicurists] spit in her nail polish.

Looking at the latest manicure, I think they did. 

[CalicoKitty]

Her whole "mission" thing really bothers me.  One of my uncles was a missionary in Papua New Guinea for over 30 years.  He was #9 of 10 children whose father died very suddenly from asphyxiation.  He graduated from high school, business school (he was an excellent secretary), earned his 4 year college degree, and was ordained after 4 years of seminary.  Then he went to New Guinea, where he worked in an "office" all alone during the week doing translations between English and Pigeon for all their publications, lessons and paperwork.  He would go into "town" on the weekends to see friends.  He gave up his social life, comfortable surroundings and health, both mental and physical, to help others.  He asked for nothing, and always thanked people by name when they sent him supplies or money.  The Lutheran church does have good organization for their missionaries,  and my uncle Arthur was very devoted to his calling.  He was always very humble, very kind,  very nonjudgemental, and very devoted to his work.  He never bragged about being holier than others, he never put himself first, and he never spent money on manicures and then thanked God for them.  He stayed in the background and worked to help others. He had a mission.  Unlike Jill.  (end of rant)

[oliviabenson]

it legit looks like Janessa is giving Jill manicures lol.

[Lady Edith]

In my mind, @CalicoKitty, what your uncle did IS missionary work. By nature, it’s thankless, hard as heck and takes a level of devotion and sacrifice that Jilly and DBD do not have. They may use their claim of a “higher calling” to justify their grift, but in the end that is all it is…a grift. They habitually lean on the kindness and naïveté of others to justify this delusion that they are holy missionaries sent by God himself. And everything they do is rooted in their performance.  In my opinion, the Duggars had more of a ministry through their TV show than the Rods do with their Printin’ for Jaysauce print shop, the Curdled Cream Bootique and the “pay them to go away” church trips. And that’s not saying much. 

[EmeraldGirl]

I’m not even really sure how David makes money. So he does the printing of these religious things, and then drops them off or mails them out? So how is he paid and how much?

[Salacious Kitty]

3 minutes ago, EmeraldGirl said:

I’m not even really sure how David makes money. So he does the printing of these religious things, and then drops them off or mails them out? So how is he paid and how much?

Somewhere, I forget exactly, Jill posted printing/shipping rates.  She claims they print at cost and don't make a profit. 

[BradandJanet]

They also get a monthly salary through the Missions Clearinghouse. I'm not sure how that figures in with the costs of printing the tracts.