Jill Duggar Visits Grave of Stillborn Daughter

Jill Duggar Visits Grave of Stillborn Daughter

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shared the heartbreaking moment she visited the grave of her .

The 34-year-old former 19 Kids and Counting star used Instagram to share the solemn scene with her nearly two million followers on Friday.

She posted a selfie taken as she sat at her daughter's tombstone, where she set a bouquet of flowers.

'Life is a constant combination of ups and downs, joy and sorrow, roses and thorns. I’m thankful for God’s faithfulness through all,' she captioned the post.

'Anyone who has experienced loss knows that it’s often in the quiet moments when the waves come stronger and we are reminded more of the hole left by a loss. 

'Or sometimes it’s felt deeper at a place that just gives you the space to feel. I’m so grateful to have a place to go to remember our daughter.'

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Jill Duggar shared the heartbreaking moment she visited the grave of her stillborn daughter Isla Marie

Duggar, 34, and husband Derick Dillard, 36, laid their stillborn daughter to rest nearly two years ago

'Life is a constant combination of ups and downs, joy and sorrow, roses and thorns. I’m thankful for God’s faithfulness through all,' she captioned the post

Duggar also uploaded pictures of 'recent happy moments,' noting she is 'so thankful' for them.

She added, 'The sun continues to shine & I love trying out my kids' cooking! Recent recipes included maple cinnamon swirl bread & Froyo dots!'

'Isla Marie, our baby girl. We will love you forever & hold you in our hearts until we hold you in heaven. Laid to rest 4.19.2024,' the grieving parents shared online in 2024

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Duggar also uploaded pictures of 'recent happy moments,' noting she is 'so thankful' for them

She added, 'The sun continues to shine & I love trying out my kids' cooking! Recent recipes included maple cinnamon swirl bread & Froyo dots!'

The former reality television star and her husband share sons Israel, 10, Samuel, eight, and Frederick, two

Duggar announced that she'd suffered a stillbirth in early April 2024 in an emotional message shared with fans.

'It is with heavy hearts that we announce the stillbirth of our beautiful baby girl, Isla Marie Dillard. Jill was 4 months pregnant (due in August) when we found out that our baby died in utero,' said a joint statement with her husband. 

The parents added that they had been excited about the prospect of having an addition to their family.

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'From the moment we found out we were pregnant, we couldn't wait to meet our baby. Isla was much loved from the start, and her 3 big brothers were so excited to introduce her to their world,' they wrote.

They thanked their longtime fans for their support, adding, 'We appreciate your prayers as we continue to grieve and heal from the loss of our little Isla Marie.'

Duggar and Dillard met in 2011 and married in June 2014.

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