'19 Kids and Counting' parents Jim Bob, Michelle Duggar celebrate 31st wedding anniversary

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Facebook/ Duggar Family Official

The Duggar family set aside their recent troubles as they gathered at their Arkansas home on Tuesday, July 21, to celebrate Jim Bob and Michelle's 31st wedding anniversary. 

In a home video uploaded on the Duggar's official website, Jim Bob tells Michelle that he has a special gift for her.

"I hope you like it," he said before pulling out a cube, which Michelle opens to reveal a ring encrusted with 19 small gems, which are all of their children's birthstones. 

"I had it made for you," Jim Bob says as Michelle marvels at the ring.

Several members of the family take a closer look at the unique piece of jewelry. Some of the couple's children can be seen in the video, including Josh, his wife Anna, and their newborn daughter Meredith in the arms of Josh's sister, Joy Anna. 

Michelle also paid tribute to her husband on the website, saying that she is "so honored" to be his wife. 

"I'm so grateful for how you lead, protect, and cherish me," the 48-year old wrote in the blog post. "You are my best friend and encourager, my most faithful prayer partner and my life long companion and love…" 

Meanwhile, Jim Bob called Michelle "the greatest blessing" of his life, saying in a separate post that she is "the ultimate wife and mother." 

"Michelle is a strong leader…selfless, always thinking of others first," he continued. 

The Duggar children also took to the family's official Instagram account to post a throwback photo of their parents on their wedding day. The photo garnered more than 60,000 likes one day after it was posted. 

Life goes on for the family after TLC cancelled their reality series, "19 Kids and Counting." But while it looks as though the family is moving on, a source told People magazine that the Duggars are "heartbroken" over TLC's decision to cancel their show. 

"The Duggars want to return to TV because they truly believe it was part of God's plan for them to spread the word about their faith," the insider said. 

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