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Joy Forsyth took a picture that displayed the almost complete meeting of the Duggar sisters which led to a very cultural discussion about relationships and the looks of family. The famous reality TV sisters are on the picture together and sister-in-law Kendra Duggar is taking the place of the missing Jana Duggar. This event is a wonderful day for the family that constantly draws attention, as it is a great opportunity to assert more their unbreakable ties that have survived through many life changes and even the harshest criticism from the public.
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Joy Forsyth narrated the moment with a mixed feeling of joy and slight sadness, saying, “Back together again (well… almost 😉). Missing Jana but so glad our sister-in-law Kendra is here!” The post was already very fascinating to people who knew the long history of the Duggars on TV and their conservative Christian lifestyle.
The sisters were depicted in the photo standing together which made one immediately think of family resemblance. One observer mentioned, “Wow johannah looks like an exact mix of Jana and jessa! Y’all are gorgeous 😍😍” whereas another said, “Johanna and Jordyn may as well be twins!!” The resemblance of children born to the same parents led to a debate among those who were viewing the picture.
The family ties were not just blood ties at this gathering. Many commenters said something about Kendra Duggar being present and one even wrote, “Also, I love that Kendra is the sister-in-law that has become one of the sisters!!” This comment shows the close relationship between the extended Duggar family where in-laws are often viewed as fully integrated and participate in family events and photos.
The emotional response to the sisters’ reunion was very favorable among the commenters. One user wrote, “So nice to see almost all of you sisters together ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” and another replied, “Love seeing you all together! Makes my heart happy for you all! ❤️” The display of family unity was greatly appreciated by the followers of the Duggars’ way of life.
Some comments showed that the users had been reflecting on the passing of time and changes in the family. One devoted follower said, “Look at Josie, the baby of the family. I remember her birth. God has been good🙌🙏”, pointing out that they have been witnessing the children’s growth from the time of birth. Another comment was rather philosophical in nature: “Beautiful!!! Please enjoy and treasure each other. I’m a lil old lady who is the only one living out of 8 children. We grew up close!!!”
It was notable that there was no reference to family troubles or legal issues of other family members in the comments at all. The discussion remained within the positive aspects of sisterhood and family bonding. One reader especially noted it when he remarked: “Y’all are adorable, kind & interesting women! Your parents did a great job & so are you!” which also suggests that the ladies have been growing up nicely and are being accepted well.
It seemed like the gathering was part of a family event when one person commented, “So awesome! Were they all at Share the Arrows? I got to meet Jessa there last year, it was so fun to see her!” Another person asked, “Was this the Yearly conference in Big Sandy TX?” implying that the sisters often met during family or community events that were organized.
While the majority of the comments were supportive of the sisters’ togetherness, there was one user who expressed uncertainty, “Where is poor Anna? 😢” which led to speculative replies regarding her absence. Some responses were “Same thought. 😢” and “Maybe because of things that have happened in the past she doesn’t want to be on video.” One user came forward and made a very useful distinction, “This is just the sisters… except Kendra is stepping in for Jana for the sisters’ photo,” clarifying that the gathering was only for the female siblings and not for the whole extended family.
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The commenters were expressing their appreciation of the fact that the sisters were not only united but also very happy, as one perceptive user put it, “Love it when you’re all together.❤️” This statement encapsulated what the post this particular photo represented – family ties that have survived the Duggars’ very public encounter with fame, controversies, and personal growth. The photo gives us the assurance that behind the scenes and under the public scrutiny, these women maintain their sisterly ties and support each other through all the different stages of life. Joy’s fashion sense is often discussed by fans, and her recent adorable moments with her son have been widely shared, as was her heartwarming Mother’s Day getaway from her husband.