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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 17 children are stars of the The Learning Channel television show "17 Kids and Counting." The family will be speaking at The Home Church in Lodi today and Sunday. (Courtesy photo)
Meet the Duggars
Family with 17 children, who star in reality show, coming to Lodi today
Can you imagine having 17 children with No. 18 on the way?
Well, you can meet the mother who gave birth to 17 children, and her husband who helped make it possible, today and Sunday at The Home Church in south Lodi.
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are an Arkansas couple who star in the reality TV series "17 Kids and Counting," which airs on The Learning Channel.
"You're invited to see how they raise all those children — house guidelines, child training, organization tips, family finances, courtship and more," said Pastor Tim Pollock of The Home Church.
The Duggars have an amazing story. Married in 1984, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar used birth control until they were ready and had enough money to have children, according to the family Web site. Michelle eventually went back on the pill, but became pregnant anyway and had a miscarriage. A Christian doctor told them that taking the pill can cause miscarriages.
The couple were heartbroken because of their strong Christian and pro-life feelings. They asked God to forgive them for using the pill. Then they prayed for God to bless them with as many children as he saw fit.
In answer to their prayers, Michelle Duggar will soon give birth to her 18th child. They have 10 boys and seven girls. No. 18 is due in January.
As a family project, the Duggars built a 7000-square-foot home debt free despite having to feed and clothe 17 children.
Jim Bob Duggar served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003 and was a U.S. Senate candidate in 2002.
To find out how they keep sanity in such a large household, meet the Duggars at The Home Church this weekend or visit www.duggarfamily.com.
The Duggars at a glance
Source: www.duggarfamily.com
The Duggars in Lodi
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar will appear at 6:30 p.m. today and at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday at The Home Church at 11451 N. West Lane, just north of Eight Mile Road. For more information, call 339-7333.Contact reporter Ross Farrow at rossf@lodinews.com.
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Lodian wrote on Nov 9, 2008 2:53 PM:
real facts wrote on Nov 8, 2008 4:26 PM:
Actually, the vast majority of the current science on the subject suggests that genetics form at least a component of sexual orientation").
edumacation challenged leonard to PROVE this accusation and leonard COMPLETELY ran away from it.
i tell you, this guy has been pulling this garbage for over two years now in these blogs, making statements he knows aren't true, but what fits his liberal agenda. it's sickening to watch it day in and day out.
a real man would back his assertions up. not leonard though. he NEVER does on the "homosexual" and "God" debate arenas in these blogs. he sprays, then cuts and runs
and BTW for future blog reference, so one can connect the dots for "ideaology purposes", ivan dixon is leonards dad. that's why they share the same "truth" DNA ideals
that's what you get leonard for thinking you can get away with pulling that garbage time after time
love, real facts "
Lodian wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:51 PM:
SportsGuru wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:02 PM:
I know a Stockton couple that (at last count) had 13 kids. The mom said it was actually easier once they hit 7 because the older kids could start to help with the younger ones.
The mom has a website business (doling out advice)... I'm suprised LNS didn't look to see if there were any local families like the Duggars...
http://www.interactivemom.com/ "
Lodian wrote on Nov 3, 2008 5:58 PM:
uncle stinky wrote on Nov 3, 2008 5:29 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:45 AM:
Whoa Nellie! wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:53 AM:
So the oldest son gets "engaged" and now can hold hands with his young bride (she looked 17). They must have a Chaperone at all times. There is talk all the time of being pure, and what's right, etc.
Worse, watch the show on tlc about "Purity Balls." Some real issues going on with these people.
What rock are these people living under? "
dogs4you wrote on Nov 2, 2008 11:08 PM:
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 8:49 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:42 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:39 PM:
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:32 PM:
educator wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:43 PM:
educator wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:34 PM:
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:44 PM:
Thats fascinating, tell us about ONE? "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:31 PM:
:) "
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:29 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:25 PM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:24 PM:
According to the rainbow crowd, sexual orientation is a choice.
Actually, the vast majority of the current science on the subject suggests that genetics form at least a component of sexual orientation.
I don't know what "rainbow crowd" you have been hanging out with you appear to be mistaken. "
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:06 PM:
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:59 PM:
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:42 PM:
Most studies in Western culture show that ho,mosexiual males are less than 3% of the general population. Gays try to pretend it's a higher rate to make them look more "normal". Liberals like to disagree or argue with the mainstream about anything, so they also take up the rainbow banner. "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:31 PM:
" To Ivan Dixon QUOTING : " ...lunching with a psychiatrist friend of mine
..."
So is thats what they call it? LOL ROFL Were you wearing a straight jacket while you were eating? LOL ----
No, believe it or not, some of us actually have well educated friends with professional practices.
Perhaps, if you had actually achieved some degree other than an eight grade diploma, this would not seem so strange to you. "
sam wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:30 PM:
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:17 PM:
..."
So is thats what they call it? LOL ROFL Were you wearing a straight jacket while you were eating? LOL "
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:06 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:05 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:04 PM:
" Here's a thought.
Statistically speaking, the odds are that at least one or two of those kids are gay.
Given some of the things Mr. Boinker has said in previous media appearances, life for those kids can't be a walk in the park. "
You're right. There may very well be a gay person in there somewhere. I wonder how many people are using this family as a case study for one thing or another? Should be interesting in the years to come. "
voter wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:01 PM:
"Well I love my cigar too, but I take it out of my mouth once in a while."
LOL! Never heard that one before. I can only imagine your father's surprise--this coming from the mouth of babes! "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:58 PM:
Statistically speaking, the odds are that at least one or two of those kids are gay.
Given some of the things Mr. Boinker has said in previous media appearances, life for those kids can't be a walk in the park. "
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:49 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:47 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:45 PM:
" Lodian, I do have a great , funny memory. Every time my Mom got pregnant, she munched on soda crackers to help with the morning sickness.
I would never eat those things when I was young. All I remember was watching my Mom munch those things and a few months later she had a baby. I was scared to death of them. For the longest time, I thought that is where babies came from... soda crackers. "
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:44 PM:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20134584/ "
sam wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:44 PM:
I would never eat those things when I was young. All I remember was watching my Mom munch those things and a few months later she had a baby. I was scared to death of them. For the longest time, I thought that is where babies came from... soda crackers. "
sam wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:41 PM:
I remember as a kid I heard a joke that Groucho Marx said to a man with a lot of kids. I repeated it to my Dad. Wrong idea. I got a lickin for having a "foul mouth." I had no idea what it meant when I said it.
"Well I love my cigar too, but I take it out of my mouth once in a while." "
sam wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:35 PM:
I was one of the older ones and do remember changing my first diaper at 5 years old. We always had a smaller one to care for and be responsible for. Ha... and no welfare... never ever. My Dad was and still is an amazing provider.
We are all alive and well.
One thing about a big family is that we were never lonely. "
lodisafeway wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:02 PM:
At what limit does your psychiatrist friend believe that this particular woman has lost control of her own mind and given it over to that of her "abusive" husband (although you did stop short of making such an accusation in this case). Surely during your luncheon he revealed that information to you, did he not? Or did he or you decide that the question was without merit? I'm very interested in learning.
I'm also curious as to what point you and your ilk start to crack jokes about pigs and rabbits as it pertains to human beings having children - just what kind of psychosis would that be labeled? Your psychiatrist friend has a few problems of his own (personally but mostly professionally) if he yucked it up regarding something as normal and natural as human procreation. "
lodisafeway wrote on Nov 2, 2008 2:49 PM:
So, if one were to take a couple who have two children and each of their children have two and so on - their offspring would multiply exponentially - much like this family of 18 children if they were to do the same. The interesting thing is that for the couple having the two original children as opposed to the 18, it wouldn't take too many generations longer for the "two" of the two families for the differences to be inconsequential.
Regardless, if the two children were raised in as loving and responsible household as these eighteen obviously have, how could anyone describe that as "disgusting?" Human life is a precious and wonderful thing.
Yeah, numbers and people are an interesting things indeed. "
voter wrote on Nov 2, 2008 1:52 PM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 1:45 PM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Nov 2, 2008 12:54 PM:
Naturally, some jokes were made about sows and bunnies and the like but, when the conversation turned back to the serious, my friend explained to me that this sort of condition in a woman is actually a recognized psychiatric disorder, often brought on by sexual or emotional abuse.
Now I am not saying that Jim Bob is himself an abuser but it certainly seems that he bears some complicity in perpetuating his wife's disorder, especially if, as it appears, he has prevented her from seeking professional assistance. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 12:43 PM:
lodisafeway wrote on Nov 2, 2008 12:31 PM:
Such weak-minded and pathetic people who utter such nonsense (such as "they can say what they want but I think they probably recieve (sic) WELFARE") have unfortunately become typical of those who actually want the government to take care of them. Eighteen children and not one of them lost to abortion - that alone is a wonderful example of a couple recognizing the absolute value of human life. I really do wonder who they believe will make a better president - my best guess would be that it isn't the self-proclaimed messiah, Barack Obama. "
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 12:16 PM:
lilsweets68 wrote on Nov 2, 2008 11:19 AM:
Since it involves religion, people can't accept this family coming to Lodi, if it didn't there would not have been one posted comment...shame on all of you negative jerks. "
T & C wrote on Nov 2, 2008 11:17 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 9:57 AM:
LOL!!! Jim Bob Boinker! Is destiny contained in a name?
Don't tell me... Mr and Mrs Boinker are cousins, right? "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 9:55 AM:
" To leonard: In a country full of illegal baby machines, they are assuring DIVERSITY in America's future.
I assume that you are not speaking of genetic diversity. "
voter wrote on Nov 2, 2008 9:25 AM:
T & C wrote on Nov 2, 2008 8:47 AM:
educator wrote on Nov 2, 2008 8:24 AM:
Sounds like a big scam to me. "
edumacation wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:17 AM:
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:52 AM:
Even if everyone else on the planet were to stabilize their populations, that would mean that the Boinkers alone would have doubled the population of the planet in less than two centuries.
Disgusting..... "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:45 AM:
I have never heard anyone claim that wearing a rubber causes miscarriages.
As Cogoto suggested, problem solved. "
Leonard wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:44 AM:
" DUUUHUUUDE! Wrap that rascal! Put a helmet on that soldier! Put a shed over that lumber! You've proven your point! The next generation of your DNAs advancement is more than secure. Give the wife a break! "
LOL!
I second that motion! "
Wowerzz wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:50 AM:
Cogito wrote on Nov 2, 2008 12:20 AM:
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