The future mom-to-be, Jessa Duggar, and husband Ben Seewald quietly joined the world in celebration of Mother's Day on Sunday. While his wife is yet to give birth to their first child together in November, Seewald excitedly told her that she is "already an amazing mother." He added, "I love you and our little one on the way!"
Seewald shared a thoughtful message regarding the celebration in his Facebook page. He wrote, "A little late in posting, but I had a wonderful Mother's day with my Mom and wife!"
"I want to give a shout out to my Mom and Dad," he continued. "They've always sought to please God in raising me and my siblings. They've been loving, caring, and provided us with a good home and many happy memories," he shared.
Jessa's husband then elucidated on how fortunate he feels to have his parents. "While many parents are abusing their children, earning the condemnation of God, my parents have always been protective of us and by God's grace have made our home a safe haven," Seewald shared.
"They loved us enough to have standards, rooted in Scripture, and stick by them even when it would've been easier for them just to let us do whatever we wanted to. They loved us too much for that. That's a lot to say in this culture where parents who care enough to set standards for their kids are mocked and dishonored and where the ones who yield to their rebellious children in compromise are praised as "loving,"" he explained.
However, Seewald was quick to point out that he knew his parents are not "perfect," and said that no parents could be described as such. "Yet over the years, as their oldest, I've seen them grow and mature, humble themselves before God and us children and ask forgiveness when they've ever been in the wrong," he revealed.
Seewald then went on to say that his parents later on passed on the "greatest gift" to them - which is the "love of Jesus Christ." He shared that his mom and dad accomplished this by "faithfully" teaching the Seewald children "His Word" and explained to them "His grace."
"They've always brought us to church, to grow in the faith and have given me a vision for eternity, by the grace of God, so that my life wouldn't be wasted, or my eternity damned," Seewald stated. "Their prayers, guidance, and companionship I cherish to this day," he admitted.
