Joseph Duggar, currently incarcerated on child molestation charges, has been exchanging emotional emails with his wife Kendra, revealing a bond that persists despite their legal troubles.
According to newly obtained legal documents, Joseph initiated contact from an Arkansas jail on March 23, writing to Kendra: "hopefully this finds you well. love you sweetie! <3 <3 <3 love you to the moon and back."
Kendra responded within hours, telling her husband: "I got your message! I love you!! Hang in there."
The next day, Joseph continued the correspondence after a phone conversation, referencing religious texts that have brought him comfort: "great talking with you today! i always love getting to hear your voice! hope you have a wonderful grade filled day! and in psalm 54 thats the one i am praying over each of you and replacing the personal pronouns with your name! that passage has brought me great comfort! all of the psalms that have meant a lot to me are 8, 18, 54, 86, 91 119 and 139. listen to them if you get a chance. maybe in song form if needed;) love u so much! <3 <3 <3"
Kendra replied simply: "It is good to talk to you! Love you!!"
The exchange continued with Joseph sending a heart symbol, and Kendra responding with lyrics from Megan Woods' song "The Truth," which she identified as Joseph's favorite. The lyrics state: "I don't belong to the lies / I belong to you."
These communications occurred just days after Joseph's arrest on child molestation charges. Both Joseph and Kendra face four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment.
The couple has been married for over eight years and shares four children together.