Josh And Anna Duggar Seen Shopping For Furniture Amid Rumors Anna Is Pregnant Again: First Time Josh Seen In Public Since Rehab [Video]
Josh Duggar and his wife Anna were seen shopping for home furnishings at Sam’s Furniture near their hometown of Springdale, Arkansas, marking the first time that Josh has been seen in public since he came home from rehab. Earlier this month, Anna was rumored to be pregnant with the couple’s fifth child.
A photo released by the Duggar family on their blog showed Anna giving the camera a thumbs up as she and the rest of the Duggar kids ate tacos and burritos for dinner – and wearing a baggy shirt that was said to be hiding a baby bump. The behind-the-scenes snap gave fans a glimpse into the Duggar family’s home life and favorite foods.
Josh and Anna Duggar go furniture shopping in his first sighting since leaving rehab. https://t.co/rkZ5GQYt1P pic.twitter.com/hdMspMsGZf
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) March 29, 2016
In a public statement, Anna Duggar confirmed she visited Josh in rehab last December, sparking rumors that a conjugal visit took place – and that the couple was expecting a new baby just months after their fourth child, Meredith, was born. Although, as expected, Josh Duggar and Anna have confirmed nothing, a source told Entertainment Tonight “I don’t think they were shopping for themselves” as the couple perused the goods at Sam’s Furniture. The source did not specify whether the couple searched for baby furniture, and it’s possible they were scoping out couches and other furnishings for family, friends, or themselves.
Duggar reportedly looked like he was doing well as the couple checked out the home furnishings, and Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar confirmed in a public statement that rehab “was a crucial first step in recovery and healing for Josh.”
Although Josh has been making steps towards healing his relationships with his parents and siblings, he did not apparently spend Easter with his family. According to Entertainment Tonight, Josh “was not around” as the family celebrated the holiday.
Had a blast bowling with this big guy today! #Michael
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A source confirmed to the media outlet that while the Duggar clan “spent Easter as a family,” Josh did not participate. “There was lots of food and fun,” the source revealed, and although “[m]embers of the family were hanging out for hours,” Josh simply “was not around.” The Duggars are “doing well and just focusing on themselves.”
Josh Duggar’s siblings confirmed that they have forgiven Josh, and in a recent episode of Jill & Jessa: Counting On, Jessa confessed in an on-camera interview that although it’s been a rough road with her brother, she and Josh are working on healing their damaged relationship.
Similarly, Josh and his younger brother, John-David, have had some healing to do after Josh admitted he cheated on Anna. In a tearful interview during the three-part series of Jill & Jessa: Counting On, John David Duggar admitted that he once idolized Josh – but not anymore.
In fact, rumors recently surfaced that Jim Bob and Michelle were planning a divorce over the Josh Duggar scandals, but the couple confirmed that they’re stronger than ever. In a Facebook post, the Duggar parents gave advice to fans who wondered how the couple survived their 32-year marriage during a time when 50 percent of marriages fail.
Writing that they “recently were asked to share with a group of couples the keys we have learned over the past 32 years in pursuing a dynamic marriage,” Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar boiled their success down to five important steps. Confirming that they’re “more in love today than when we married almost 32 years ago,” the couple advised fans to not name call, but “praise each other with a grateful spirit,” as well as “apologize and make things right quickly” if you do argue.
What do you think? Are Josh Duggar and Anna expecting another child? Will Josh heal his relationship with the rest of his family? Leave a comment below!
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