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

[Salacious Kitty]

Olivia has probably aged out of the egg hunt, so she'll carry Janessa.

[crazy8s]

I think Sofia and Sadie should make a deal with Jonathan and Mystery Man. Be carried in exchange for the bunny ears if they win.

"Baby" Janessa would not be happy with that set up for sure.

[ginger90]

31 minutes ago, crazy8s said:

I think Sofia and Sadie should make a deal with Jonathan and Mystery Man. Be carried in exchange for the bunny ears if they win.

"Baby" Janessa would not be happy with that set up for sure.

I’d love to see Jill try to hide 😎 in a video!

[oliviabenson]

Last year Dave snored in his chair while the kids looked for candy.

Will this year Dave sleep again? He should wear his sexy leggings!

[crazy8s]

Dip up Dave did wake up to be first in line for the easter feast though...

[BradandJanet]

 

Maybe Jill will repeat this holiday special that she served to feed the entire Rodrigues clan and some adult guests. One spoonful of black and beige yumminess for each child. 

 

[oliviabenson]

I can’t get over the fact that Jill can’t cook lol. It’s like slop/punishment meals.

[oliviabenson]

Last Easter JonKay weren’t even married. This Easter they are married and pregnant. 

[crazy8s]

31 minutes ago, oliviabenson said:

I can’t get over the fact that Jill can’t cook lol. It’s like slop/punishment meals.

and yet she posed with that holiday meal all full of pride, like it was a feast to be envied....

[ginger90]

[oliviabenson]

Jill girl no one else wants your man. He is all yours!

[libgirl2]

14 minutes ago, oliviabenson said:

Jill girl no one else wants your man. He is all yours!

Yea, he is ALL hers! 

[beckie]

But she's got to remind everyone just in case someone forgets. Nah, that'll never happen.

[BradandJanet]

So it's Easter Sunday and Jill decides to praise her useless husband. OK. 

[Celia Rubenstein]

Is he really delivering a sermon on Easter Sunday? Somehow, I doubt that.  He's probably just posing at the pulpit holding Jill's Dollar Store beauty supply shopping list so she can fake a post on social media.

Mahmo take my picture pretending to preach!

[crazy8s]

Dave himself has stated he has 3-4 go to sermons he uses over and over when he guest preaches.

[merylinkid]

20 minutes ago, crazy8s said:

Dave himself has stated he has 3-4 go to sermons he uses over and over when he guest preaches.

He's even lazy about preaching.   Which is just great for someone who has a full-time "ministry."

[BetyBee]

1 hour ago, crazy8s said:

Dave himself has stated he has 3-4 go to sermons he uses over and over when he guest preaches.

He probably is not the original author of those sermons either. Poor Jill - she'd probably be a lot happier married to an actual pastor of a real bricks and mortar church. Then she'd be the pastor's wife and could lord her status over all the ladies of the church, maybe even teach a Sunday School class reminding them of their lesser status as women. But sadly, she married DBD and finds it necessary to tell us of their great love so often that one wonders if the lady doth protest too much!

[Lady Edith]

I think DBD was either “warming up the crowd” with his oft-recycled “yay Jay sauce” chants or he was getting the pulpit set up and ready for the real preacher.  Easter is when the heavy hitters come out and the pastor isn’t about to leave the preachin’ to a bush league pitcher.  At the most, MAYBE DBD did a little testifying about his sinful days as a wingman for his buddies at parties, but that’s probably it.  

[smallfry]

She can't even put her phone away on Easter Sunday. I would love to know what the other members of her church think of her always taking pictures during the services. And don't worry Jill, nobody wants "your man" except you!

[libgirl2]

12 minutes ago, smallfry said:

She can't even put her phone away on Easter Sunday. I would love to know what the other members of her church think of her always taking pictures during the services. And don't worry Jill, nobody wants "your man" except you!

And I doubt she really does. 

[floridamom]

Why can't they just say "Happy Easter" like most people?

[Salacious Kitty]

13 minutes ago, floridamom said:

Why can't they just say "Happy Easter" like most people?

Easter conjures up pictures of dyed eggs and bunnies. Resurrection Sunday is all Jesus, all the time. 🙄

[Teriacky]

Then they shouldn’t do an Easter egg hunt or have a chocolate bunny!

[Salacious Kitty]

3 minutes ago, Teriacky said:

Then they shouldn’t do an Easter egg hunt or have a chocolate bunny!

Well, they're giant hypocrites. So there's that. 

[sagittarius sue]

9 hours ago, merylinkid said:

He's even lazy about preaching.   Which is just great for someone who has a full-time "ministry."

Politicians have a stump speech, DBD has a stump preach.

[oliviabenson]

[oliviabenson]

What is Jill wearing???

Teapot poses for the ladies!

Ma and Pa are still there.

Mad dash for some candy? Pass for me lol. I’m not getting trampled to death for some skittles.

[Salacious Kitty]

Where's Phillip? I see Timcel in the candy hunt, and Jonathan is filming, so Kaylee was there somewhere. But no sign of Phillip. 

[awaken]

Tessie’s head looks large with a tiny body. 
 

hannah looks just like nurie. 
 

renee’s hair is a fried, fluffy cloud. 

[oliviabenson]

8 minutes ago, Salacious Kitty said:

Where's Phillip? I see Timcel in the candy hunt, and Jonathan is filming, so Kaylee was there somewhere. But no sign of Phillip. 

Kaylee was there

[Salacious Kitty]

Just now, oliviabenson said:

Kaylee was there

Yes, I said that. 😃

[oliviabenson]

Jill didn’t show any food so I guess she cooked nothing.

Guess they went out on Jon’s/tim Rod dime!

or the kids got 1 piece of candy for the entire day to eat.

Dave wasn’t on the couch, where was he? Lol

[Salacious Kitty]

DBD was probably napping in his recliner. We didn't see that part of the house. 

[CalicoKitty]

DBD needed a nap.  After all, he "preached" that morning.  I'm sure that is more work than he is used to in one day.

[merylinkid]

I see the girls are being instructed in the teapot pose.

Yes let's put eggs HIGH up on things so even adults have to stretch when there are llittle kids who are also participating.

You know the "winners" had that dollar in their hot little hands for the length of time to take the picture, then Jill was snatching it back.   Also its 2023, a DOLLAR as a prize.   

[Future Cat Lady]

Some of these kids are way too old for an egg hunt. 

[Salacious Kitty]

4 minutes ago, Future Cat Lady said:

Some of these kids are way too old for an egg hunt. 

Tim is almost 23. No need for him to be hunting for candy.

[BOOgen3]

Not defending the Rods by any means but one is never too old for an egg hunt. My neighbors hold two hunts every year, one for the younger nieces and nephews and a second one for the older teens and adults. It is absolutely hilarious to witness with everyone laughing and having the time of their lives. Our son turned 32 today (Easter Sunday) so my husband and I gave him his own egg hunt to celebrate since it was the first time since 1950 that Easter fell on April 9. An Easter birthday egg hunt just seemed appropriate. And yes, we were all greatly entertained and amused wandering around out property laughing for a good hour.

[farmgal4]

2 hours ago, oliviabenson said:

What is Jill wearing???

Teapot poses for the ladies!

Ma and Pa are still there.

Mad dash for some candy? Pass for me lol. I’m not getting trampled to death for some skittles.

One thing she’s wearing is white high heels with black opaque stockings, which is a huge fashion faux pas IMO.

[GeeGolly]

Single pics of all the girls except for Sophie/Sadie(?). Jill won't even post a picture because she knows how small and sickly she looks.

It is so much like the book A Child Called It.

My theory is she was supposed to be a boy and sadly, has been treated like shit ever since she was born.

[merylinkid]

I have no problem with the older kids hunting eggs.   However, its sad that they have no friends to come over and play with them too.   You only ever see them with other kids when the whole family is along.   There are no peer groups to hang out with.   It's family all the time.   

This is a basic problem with all fundy families it seems.   they just travel as a whole group with no one allowed to be individual in case they see or hear something from  .... Satan that corrupts them FOREVER.

[crazy8s]

9 hours ago, oliviabenson said:

Dave wasn’t on the couch, where was he? Lol

He couldn't have been far since the map wasn't hiding the tv.

[ginger90]

9 hours ago, Future Cat Lady said:

Some of these kids are way too old for an egg hunt. 

The 4 youngest participated in the egg hunt.

[xwordfanatik]

11 hours ago, oliviabenson said:

How Renee was able to walk in that miles-too-long dress is a mystery.  Poor girl, her hair is so beyond fried, it's a wonder it doesn't spontaneously combust.  ☹️

[BradandJanet]

I have a purple tablecloth that looks exactly like Jill's dress. I use it for Easter or Christmas dinner when I cook at home. It's OK as a table cover, but I wouldn't dream of wearing it. 

I'm surprised Ma and Pa are still at the Barndo. Could this be permanent? 

[crazy8s]

I don't think it's permanent, the Praying for Amy Foster page has a post March 20 which includes this. and Daddy's comment.

from amy -

"My mom is not progressing in her functions and healing as much as we had hoped and prayed she would, but we are thankful for her and would appreciate continued prayers for her and my dad. Thank you! I wrote a poem for Ma the other day which I included here."

from daddy

"Dear Amy, Your poem touches Mom's and my heart. We are so thankful to have a daughter like you. You inspire us to lean on the Lord each and every day. What promises we have from His Word. We love you dearly and we love Kevin for being such a faithful husband through all your trials. We are looking forward to being back near you all again. To God be the glory great things he hath done. Dad"

 

Amy's poem to Ma

My Mother

My mom is someone special that I’ve had my whole life through.

I haven’t always treasured her the way He’d have me to.

She’s stayed loyal to my father and made him very glad

That he’d chosen her to wife; oh what happy times they’ve had.

I would not trade my mom for anyone in the world.

She’s given me life and was thrilled to have four precious girls.

She treasured us and wanted us to live to please the Lord.

She taught us to be diligent and never say we’re bored.

I’m grateful for my mother; she is so dear to me.

She taught me right from wrong so I could clearly see

That following God’s commands and loving others too

Would make my life worthwhile until my journey’s thru.

Ma shed a lot of tears for me in the trials that I’ve had,

And I knew I was very loved even while I was so sad.

Now it is her turn to go through a difficult trial.

Through this trial though I know God is in control.

I love you, Ma, and thank you for what you’ve done for me.

I wish though from your disability you would be set free.

And on my porch more special times we would gladly share.

But while you’re on this journey, please know how much I care.

You’re doing an amazing job, Ma, and I desire to be more like you

In taking each day with a smile and letting your love shine through!

I love you, Ma. Written with love by Amy 3/17/23

[Teriacky]

Why does Tessie hold her head so strangely l? It looks like she’s jutting it out in front of her body. 
The egg  hunt winners are holding what exactly? It looks like a packet of condoms. (Of course that isn’t what they’re holding.)

[ginger90]

Is the dress Jill’s wearing from Not Nurie’s wedding?

Edited April 10, 2023 by ginger90

[Notabug]

12 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

Is the dress Jill’s wearing from Not Nurie’s wedding?

I don't think so.  Jill wore a white jacket over a long dark color dress for NotNurie's wedding.  I can't tell from pictures if it was purple or not.  But, the sleeves of the jacket were pretty slender and it would've been hard to hide the bell sleeves under it.

Also, Jill has no problems spending money on herself and I doubt she'd consider a re-wear on a dress she wore less than 6 months ago at a very public occasion.  I'm sure she went out and found something new for Easter.