Not only were their beliefs similar, but the Duggars andthe Plathswere both large families.

The families share more than a devotion to their belief and a web connection to tell their stories.

There’s actual a link between the two families, believe it or not.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar smiling

That’s just what happens when big families like these two branch out in close quarters!

Here’s how the two families may become one.

The oldest Duggar child is Josh Duggar.

Anna Duggar and Josh Duggar smiling

Josh is married to Anna Keller.

Anna’s younger brother, Nathan Keller, recently married Nurie Rodrigues (perSoapDirt).

One of Nurie’s bridesmaids was her best friend, the oldest Plath daughter Hosanna Plath.

Nurie was also a bridesmaid in Hosanna’s wedding to Timothy Noble (perIn Touch Weekly).

Nathan and Nurie have something else to be excited about.

The two are going to be parents!

Nurie shared she was 7 weeks pregnant and due on October 12, 2021 (perTV Show Ace).

And fans know the Duggars and the Plaths are both excited for babies.