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

[ozziemom]

Well we all know Jill isn’t going to do any cleaning, might ruin her nails!

And what’s up with the Bug Eye pictures? I guess to show they are all family members?

[NotthebadVictoria]

Looks like she’s officially a Jessa2.0 with the “don’t hate on me” comments. 

[galaxychaser]

1 hour ago, ozziemom said:

Well we all know Jill isn’t going to do any cleaning, might ruin her nails!

And what’s up with the Bug Eye pictures? I guess to show they are all family members?

To show off blue eyes 

[lianau]

3 hours ago, ginger90 said:

I believe Phillip was thinking more about poor 5 year old Sadie than blessing Nurie. 

And it seems all the NotNuries are now known als Nurie's other siblings .

[sondraK]

9 hours ago, Nysha said:

That's pretty hypocritical since she's married to a sex pest who molested his littel sisters.

On Reddit, posters are saying she's deleting and blocking anyone who asks her about Nathan and Nurie's engagement.

It is hypocritical,but at the same time,I'm glad Jill isn't getting the Duggar connection she wanted.Sometimes you just gotta laugh! LOL

[becca3891]

On 11/12/2019 at 6:14 PM, galaxychaser said:

Nuri looks like a Russian babushka 

Both look so awkward together 

They do look awkward. It looks like they're about the same height (which is no big deal) and Nurie is slouching to try to appear shorter, too. I would imagine that in their world, your husband being taller is preferred, as he is supposed to be the leader and his wife is the submissive "helpmeet."

12 hours ago, Nysha said:

That's pretty hypocritical since she's married to a sex pest who molested his littel sisters.

On Reddit, posters are saying she's deleting and blocking anyone who asks her about Nathan and Nurie's engagement.

What am I missing here? I know the Rods are horrible by our standards, but why do we think Anna would refuse to even acknowledge them? Anna's parents seem to think they're great and Anna is still firmly steeped in the Kool-Aid.

[mynextmistake]

13 minutes ago, becca3891 said:

They do look awkward. It looks like they're about the same height (which is no big deal) and Nurie is slouching to try to appear shorter, too. I would imagine that in their world, your husband being taller is preferred, as he is supposed to be the leader and his wife is the submissive "helpmeet."

What am I missing here? I know the Rods are horrible by our standards, but why do we think Anna would refuse to even acknowledge them? Anna's parents seem to think they're great and Anna is still firmly steeped in the Kool-Aid.

There have been people who have posted about meeting Anna and finding her surprisingly stuck-up and standoffish. She probably thinks the Rods are grifters who aren’t on the same level as her Godly family. And I think we all know that the only reason the Kellers agreed to Nurie was that they had already lost three kids from the cult and didn’t want Nathan to bolt as well, and Nurie was an appropriately indoctrinated choice who was desperate enough to overlook Nathan’s appearance and relative lack of prospects. 

[sondraK]

I wonder if Jim Bob or the pecan thief want Anna to ignore them? And Anna and Priscilla don't seem to be happy enough to acknowledge the engagement of their brother,idk.Maybe they see them as embarrassing and greedy.David works and doesn't seem to be lazy

[sondraK]

I only mention Jim Bob as I'm not sure he would want greedy,crazy Jill capitolising off the Duggar name.Just a thought

Edited November 14, 2019 by sondraK

[ginger90]

[Guest]

1 hour ago, ginger90 said:

Well, those are two children who are dead behind their eyes.

[MargeGunderson]

1 hour ago, ginger90 said:

You've already got him on the hook, Jill, so maybe lay off a little? It's a little odd that you are fawning over him on social media more than his fiancee.  

[BetyBee]

I hate the phrase "love on" - it's creepy.

[galaxygirl76]

I had a dream that I was feeding the Rod kids and giving them apple juice. I think I may hang out here too much 😂

[BitterApple]

7 hours ago, sondraK said:

I wonder if Jim Bob or the pecan thief want Anna to ignore them? And Anna and Priscilla don't seem to be happy enough to acknowledge the engagement of their brother,idk.Maybe they see them as embarrassing and greedy.David works and doesn't seem to be lazy

I imagine the Rods are notorious as leeches and grifters in Fundie circles. My take is Anna and Priscilla don't want to open that door by being too chummy with Jill on social media. Priscilla could post a congratulations message and the next thing you know, fifteen people are camping on her front lawn. 

[louannems]

17 hours ago, ozziemom said:

Well we all know Jill isn’t going to do any cleaning, might ruin her nails!

And what’s up with the Bug Eye pictures? I guess to show they are all family members?

In a post, Jill explained this picture bragging about their baby blue eyes.  Most of her kids have David's brown eyes, also Jill likes to point out her "dark" children.  She is very proud of her blue eyed pale children.  A bit racist, Jill?

[MyPeopleAreNordic]

9 hours ago, mynextmistake said:

There have been people who have posted about meeting Anna and finding her surprisingly stuck-up and standoffish. She probably thinks the Rods are grifters who aren’t on the same level as her Godly family. And I think we all know that the only reason the Kellers agreed to Nurie was that they had already lost three kids from the cult and didn’t want Nathan to bolt as well, and Nurie was an appropriately indoctrinated choice who was desperate enough to overlook Nathan’s appearance and relative lack of prospects. 

I get that Jill is scary AF and Anna probably doesn't want to encourage her and end up with Rod's her RV parked in front of her home for the next 6 months.  That said....

I totally can believe Anna is stuck up (or at least she was pre-Josh-scandal, but she probably figures he's been redeemed & that she should have her place back as Fundie queen-to-be as the once Duggar crown prince's wife).  Anna probably looks at the mess that are the Rod kids clothes and make-up alone and wants nothing to do with them because they don't fit with her 
"Fundie Royalty" modern "modest" image she's been cultivating for the past 6-7 years.

The thing is, Anna better remember that if it weren't for TLC, she damn well could be Jill Rodriquez, with her out-of-date clothes (Anna, remember your wedding dress? Remember frumpers?), awful hair (Remember your perm at your wedding?), and grifting induced by hunger?  That would likely be you had you married most of the other Fundie men who didn't have that TLC money and had a baby every two years.  If Jim Bob cut your husband off, you'd be close to living like the Rods again (unless y'all did a tell-all, maybe).  You and your kids may well have been singing for your supper on a cramped RV tour if TLC hadn't given the Duggars the ability to support a zillion kids above the poverty level.  And Anna, Nurie is your new sister-in-law.  You should at least congratulate her in the same way you publicly congratulate your Duggar in-laws on their engagements/weddings. Heck, you could at least "like" the posts about their engagement.  

Maybe be Christ-like and attempt to take Nurie under your wing and teach her about modern(ish) modest clothes that make her appear somewhat normal and about toning down her hair and make-up.  Nurie has only ever lived in Jill's world.  You've seen more of the world because of the things TLC afforded you (Josh's "fame" got him that position in DC where you lived more in the "real" world than Nurie ever has).  Maybe help Nurie so she doesn't feel any more awkward than she surely already feels/is.  I know that would require you thinking about someone besides yourself, Josh-u-a, and fetuses, but it would be a kind thing to do.  Or at least tell them congrats on social media (and turn the comments off).  

Edited November 14, 2019 by MyPeopleAreNordic

[MyPeopleAreNordic]

7 hours ago, ginger90 said:

As someone who suffered from hormonal acne for basically my whole young adult life and then into my 30s, I feel so badly for Nathan.  This isn't something simply washing your face right can easily fix.  However....a dermatologist may be able to at least help.  This poor kid is continually having break-outs all over and has visible acne scars on his face that will be there forever.  His parents really should have taken him to a dermatologist (I assume they have no health insurance, though).  Poor Nathan. 

Edited November 14, 2019 by MyPeopleAreNordic

[wilsie]

7 minutes ago, MyPeopleAreNordic said:

I get that Jill is scary AF and Anna probably doesn't want to encourage her and end up with Rod's her RV parked in front of her home for the next 6 months.  That said....

I totally can believe Anna is stuck up (or at least she was pre-Josh-scandal, but she probably figures he's been redeemed & that she should have her place back as Fundie queen-to-be as the once Duggar crown prince's wife).  Anna probably looks at the mess that are the Rod kids clothes and make-up alone and wants nothing to do with them because they don't fit with her 
"Fundie Royalty" modern "modest" image she's been cultivating for the past 6-7 years.

The thing is, Anna better remember that if it weren't for TLC, she damn well could be Jill Rodriquez, with her out-of-date clothes (Anna, remember your wedding dress? Remember frumpers?), awful hair (Remember your perm at your wedding?), and grifting induced by hunger?  That would likely be you had you married most of the other Fundie men who didn't have that TLC money and had a baby every two years.  If Jim Bob cut your husband off, you'd be close to living like the Rods again (unless y'all did a tell-all, maybe).  You and your kids may well have been singing for your supper on a cramped RV tour if TLC hadn't given the Duggars the ability to support a zillion kids above the poverty level.  And Anna, Nurie is your new sister-in-law.  You should at least congratulate her in the same way you publicly congratulate your Duggar in-laws on their engagements/weddings. Heck, you could at least "like" the posts about their engagement.  

Maybe be Christ-like and attempt to take Nurie under your wing and teach her about modern(ish) modest clothes that make her appear somewhat normal and about toning down her hair and make-up.  Nurie has only ever lived in Jill's world.  You've seen more of the world because of the things TLC afforded you (Josh's "fame" got him that position in DC where you lived more in the "real" world than Nurie ever has).  Maybe help Nurie so she doesn't feel any more awkward than she surely already feels/is.  I know that would require you thinking about someone besides yourself, Josh-u-a, and fetuses, but it would be a kind thing to do.  Or at least tell them congrats on social media (and turn the comments off).  

This is just so kind and lovely.  I hope Anna does this.  I can understand not wanting any part of Jill R and David but these children are really victims of their parents' bad decisions.  I hope Nurie has a great life with Nathan.  She certainly hasn't with Jill and David. 

[libgirl2]

8 hours ago, ginger90 said:

What an awkward looking young man. 

[libgirl2]

1 hour ago, MyPeopleAreNordic said:

As someone who suffered from hormonal acne for basically my whole young adult life and then into my 30s, I feel so badly for Nathan.  This isn't something simply washing your face right can easily fix.  However....a dermatologist may be able to at least help.  This poor kid is continually having break-outs all over and has visible acne scars on his face that will be there forever.  His parents really should have taken him to a dermatologist (I assume they have no health insurance, though).  Poor Nathan. 

My son acne (inherited from his father) that was just not getting any better . He went on accutane for a time being, had no problems with it and is acne free to this day. 

[Churchhoney]

6 hours ago, galaxygirl76 said:

I had a dream that I was feeding the Rod kids and giving them apple juice. I think I may hang out here too much 😂

I'm glad I don't remember my dreams. 

[crazy8s]

11 hours ago, sondraK said:

I wonder if Jim Bob or the pecan thief want Anna to ignore them?

the pecan thief - that will never fail to make me laugh

[BradandJanet]

23 hours ago, Jynnan tonnix said:

May very well happen that way. And the party line may be that it's meant to honor Mama, but in reality, if Jill could Plexus her way down to fitting in her original wedding gown again, she'd do it for the bragging rights. 

If Jill can Plexus David down to fit in his original wedding suit, I'll chip in to pay for the reception. 

[Tasya]

The thing that strikes me most about Nurie and Nathan is that they both look so OLD. They easily look like a late 20s/early 30s couple. They both need a good scrubbing and some better styling. Desperately. 

[BradandJanet]

Nathan should try some benzoyl peroxide gel from a drugstore. If his acne is cystic, it won't be of much help, but it's cheap and worth a try. I bet they can find some at the Dollar Store. 

[Madtown]

2 hours ago, MyPeopleAreNordic said:

 And Anna, Nurie is your new sister-in-law.  You should at least congratulate her in the same way you publicly congratulate your Duggar in-laws on their engagements/weddings. Heck, you could at least "like" the posts about their engagement.  

If she can post pictures with her disgusting turd of a molester husband, she could easily do this, along with everything else you said she should do in your most awesome post!

This engagment makes me wonder if Nurie came from a "normal" non-fundy family(and Nathan too) and she crossed paths with him, would she even give him a second look? My guess would be no. Now she will be stuck with this guy for the rest of her life and think he is the most wonderful man in the world.

Also, the fact these girls with their stringy outdated hair and hooker makeup, don't see their potential with new styles because they aren't really allowed, makes me sad.

[BradandJanet]

9 hours ago, MargeGunderson said:

You've already got him on the hook, Jill, so maybe lay off a little? It's a little odd that you are fawning over him on social media more than his fiancee.  

Nathan's adult fiancee isn't allowed to use social media. Maybe Nathan isn't either. 

[libgirl2]

9 minutes ago, Madtown said:

If she can post pictures with her disgusting turd of a molester husband, she could easily do this, along with everything else you said she should do in your most awesome post!

This engagment makes me wonder if Nurie came from a "normal" non-fundy family(and Nathan too) and she crossed paths with him, would she even give him a second look? My guess would be no. Now she will be stuck with this guy for the rest of her life and think he is the most wonderful man in the world.

Also, the fact these girls with their stringy outdated hair and hooker makeup, don't see their potential with new styles because they aren't really allowed, makes me sad.

Nurie might not and if she came from a normal family, she might go to school, date, not wear such outdated make up and hair, actually have a few pounds on her. She is a pretty girl if you update her a bit and probably could have ended up with a nice looking guy. She could have been a cheerleader! 

Edited November 14, 2019 by libgirl2

[Fuzzysox]

While we wait for a wedding date may I suggest a fabulous DIY project? Go into your closets and if you still have a pair of bridesmaid shoes I'm thinking modge podge and glitter to make them perfect to wear with your tinfoil dress. We all know that Jill will be envious! Hell we might have to make a pair for Nurie to wear on her special day! 

[doodlebug]

4 minutes ago, Fuzzysox said:

While we wait for a wedding date may I suggest a fabulous DIY project? Go into your closets and if you still have a pair of bridesmaid shoes I'm thinking modge podge and glitter to make them perfect to wear with your tinfoil dress. We all know that Jill will be envious! Hell we might have to make a pair for Nurie to wear on her special day! 

I think we need to plan an online viewing party if it gets livestreamed.  We can all dress in our fundie finest, pile on the eye liner and mascara with a trowel, tease our hair up to heaven and provide running commentary.  We also need to have liquor on hand to drink a toast to the happy couple.

[PikaScrewChu]

In Nurie's world she's marrying up. JRod is over the moon because it is a Duggar adjacent. The only thing she has been bred to do is become a wife and mother. 

It's no different than what the Kellers did with Anna, Esther, and Pris. No different than the Bateses, Caldwells, Swansons, etc. Marrying off their daughters to prominent families is of the utmost importance. If they're happy then it is an unexpected bonus. 

It is amusing that Anna won't even acknowledge her little brother's engagement though. Although Anna did leave the Keller household when Nathan was 12 so it is quite possible she doesn't have any sort of relationship with him. She seems to be much closer with her in-laws above the rest.

[sondraK]

9 hours ago, BitterApple said:

I imagine the Rods are notorious as leeches and grifters in Fundie circles. My take is Anna and Priscilla don't want to open that door by being too chummy with Jill on social media. Priscilla could post a congratulations message and the next thing you know, fifteen people are camping on her front lawn. 

Good thought.

Have Esther and John in Africa acknowledged them? We know they're on SM 

[PikaScrewChu]

8 minutes ago, sondraK said:

Good thought.

Have Esther and John in Africa acknowledged them? We know they're on SM 

Shrader, acknowledge anyone that isn't himself?

I believe Esther has her own private account though.

[DangerousMinds]

14 hours ago, BetyBee said:

I hate the phrase "love on" - it's creepy.

It is! And “hate on.” Just sounds so stupid.

[sondraK]

1 hour ago, PikaScrewChu said:

Shrader, acknowledge anyone that isn't himself?

I believe Esther has her own private account though.

Oh yes,I forgot,it's all about him! 

Maybe the sibs have congratulated them privately,idk.At least Jill didn't get to gloat over it anymore than she already has

[riverblue22]

Nathan may not be the best looking fellow but he seems like a nice young man, and I think he may treat Nurie well.  She'll probably be better off with him, once she gets used to marriage and a new life, than sticking with that dreadful Rodriguez crowd~

[DangerousMinds]

 
Jill doesn’t want anyone to forget that her sister is quadriplegic.

Edited November 15, 2019 by DangerousMinds

[Readalot]

22 minutes ago, DangerousMinds said:

 
Jill doesn’t want anyone to forget that her sister is quadriplegic.

Jill is a bitch. 

[sondraK]

47 minutes ago, riverblue22 said:

Nathan may not be the best looking fellow but he seems like a nice young man, and I think he may treat Nurie well.  She'll probably be better off with him, once she gets used to marriage and a new life, than sticking with that dreadful Rodriguez crowd~

I think so,too.I hope he feeds her well

[galaxychaser]

On 11/13/2019 at 5:50 PM, ginger90 said:

A knight in shining armor comes to the rescue of a woman in a difficult situation. Fits, I’d say.

Maybe he will bring her chicken legs and cake and purple gum?

[Broken Ox]

8 hours ago, PikaScrewChu said:

Shrader, acknowledge anyone that isn't himself?

I believe Esther has her own private account though.

Maybe he'll write a poem to be recited at the wedding

Edited November 15, 2019 by Broken Ox

[Fuzzysox]

6 hours ago, riverblue22 said:

Nathan may not be the best looking fellow but he seems like a nice young man, and I think he may treat Nurie well.  She'll probably be better off with him, once she gets used to marriage and a new life, than sticking with that dreadful Rodriguez crowd~

I think it's a good match. They both come from the same world and understand each other.

Annnnnnddddd Nathan has a JOB something that David does not. I don't see Nurie ever going hungry again since Nathan can provide.

[Totally]

What is Nathan’s job?

[Snow Fairy]

But I can't imagine the two of them being parents. They look like they need help with everyday life, and not that they can take care of number of children

[sugarplum]

7 hours ago, DangerousMinds said:

 
Jill doesn’t want anyone to forget that her sister is quadriplegic.

Wait, is that home security camera footage on the TV in the background? That’s just creepy and takes lack of privacy to a whole new level. We have a home security system...with a camera in our baby’s room (in place of a Baby monitor), one pointed at the pool, one in our detached garage, and one at our front door. It has NEVER been streaming on our tv. When our daughter is asleep, we will play her feed on the Echo Show, otherwise, the feeds aren’t even looked at unless we get an alarm. How completely creepy. 

[Minivanessa]

1 hour ago, sugarplum said:

Wait, is that home security camera footage on the TV in the background? That’s just creepy and takes lack of privacy to a whole new level. We have a home security system...with a camera in our baby’s room (in place of a Baby monitor), one pointed at the pool, one in our detached garage, and one at our front door. It has NEVER been streaming on our tv. When our daughter is asleep, we will play her feed on the Echo Show, otherwise, the feeds aren’t even looked at unless we get an alarm. How completely creepy. 

It looks more like a store than a home on that TV, but on this small screen it's hard to tell. The background of the photo doesn't look like a home, but some public place. 

[awaken]

7 hours ago, galaxychaser said:

Maybe he will bring her chicken legs and cake and purple gum?

I would really love to know what happened to nurie’s other suiter!  Did he end it? Did the rods end it?  

[farmgal4]

2 hours ago, Totally said:

What is Nathan’s job?

Someone mentioned that he may be in the lawn care business; he mows yards.

[farmgal4]

9 hours ago, Readalot said:

Jill is a bitch. 

That’s an understatement.  I think it’s so disrespectful to Amy that Jill ALWAYS identifies her as a “quadriplegic”.  What if someone always identified you as a batshit crazy, self-centered bitch, Jill?