It has been 32 years since Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" tied the knot, but the Christian couple are more in love now than when they first started dating.
Michelle writes on her blog that it's because Jim Bob knows how to be a good example to his family, and treats each and every one of them with love and respect. "Jesus said the greatest among you will be the servant. You are a servant leader in our family! You lead by your Godly example," she says.
Jim Bob has always told his family that his greatest joy is to spend time with them, and they truly believe that because Jim Bob has demonstrated his love in so many ways as a father.
"I have sweet memories of you helping with our newborn babies, during those late night feedings. You would get up and change the baby's diaper and then bring the baby to me to feed. Your gentle spirit [shone] bright through those sleep-challenged nights," she says.
When they were starting their used car business, Jim Bob would take his kids along to "help" wash cars, and it was such a thrill for them to play around with the water hose. "Then when we started our wrecker towing and recovery service you would take a little 'towing buddy' along with you buckled in their car or booster seat, teaching them the names of streets and other trivia as if it were a fun game!" gushes Michelle.
Even if he came home after an exhausting day of work, Jim Bob would still muster enough energy to bond with his kids. Michelle knows he would have preferred to stay at home and relax, but Jim Bob chose to do something "special" with his family such as go for a drive or enjoy some time at the public park or playground.
But best of all, Michelle loves the Christian example Jim Bob set for his children. "I'm so thankful that you have encouraged our children to have a ministry mindset, to look outside of themselves and to be an encourager and helper to others," she writes.
"Your children know that you love them and they can talk with you and have a safe place to share their heart. You lift them up to God in prayer not only in your private prayer time but together with each one individually."
