Unfortunately,Jill and her parents are currently estrangedbecause of disputes over money and control issues, perPeople.
Still, the family-first values Jill learned as a child have remained with her.
On October 11, Dillard posted a video on herInstagramand familyblog.
It begins happily enough: The Dillards are shown buying home pregnancy tests and eagerly waiting for the results.
A test is positive, revealing that Jill and Derick were in the beginning stages of expanding their family.
The video ends with a close-up photo of Jill and Derick Dillard holding hands, with two captions.
The first says, “We wanted to give you the world, but you got heaven instead.”
They chose River because of its tranquil meaning and its biblical associations with the spirit of God.
Family and fans are offering support
Condolences quickly poured in for the grieving mother.
Two were from two of her younger sisters.
Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth wrote, “River Bliss was so loved.
I love you Jill.
My heart breaks for y’all.
I’m so so sorry you are having to go through this.
Praying for you all,” perThe U.S. Sun.
Jill replied with heart and crying emojis, “Thank you so much sis!”
Jinger Duggar Vuolo wrote, “Jill my heart aches for you all.
Love you so much and praying for you, sis!”
River Bliss would have brought the total to 24.
At the time of this writing, the senior Duggars have not commented on their daughter’s tragic loss.
