Harold LeFond

Harold Michael LeFond is the first of David and Annie LeFond's seven children. He is married to Madelynn LeFond, and they have four children, Saraya, Aaron, Bennett, and Alyssa.

## Family Info

### Siblings

Makenna Scales, Sydney LeFond, Chloe Finnigan, Brandon LeFond, Lily LeFond, Kyle LeFond

### Children

Saraya LeFond, Aaron LeFond, Bennett LeFond, Alyssa LeFond

## Early Life

Harold Michael LeFond was born on May 19, 1995, to David and Annie LeFond.

When he was a child he wanted to be a paleontologist, and often pretended to dig up fossils in his driveway.

As a teenager, Harold had a job working at a country club.

Harold first met his future wife, Madelynn Frigell, when he was seventeen years old while attending church on vacation in Madelynn's hometown. He grew facial hair in an attempt to look older in hopes of impressing her. He soon befriended two of Madelynn's brothers, Mason and Malcolm. He began working overtime to try to earn extra money to go visit the Frigell family under the guise of visiting Malcolm, but would always ask if "the whole family" would be there before visiting. After attending church with the family many times, Harold asked Madelynn's father, Jason Doug, for her phone number, and begin getting to know her both in person and through text.

### Childhood Education

Along with his siblings, Harold was homeschooled growing up. He graduated from high school on May 18, 2013.

## Family

### Courtship and Engagement

On September 9, 2013, Harold asked Jason Doug Frigell for permission to court his daughter, Madelynn. Jason Doug gave his permission, and immediately brought Madelynn into the room so Harold could ask her too. This courtship proposal, which was featured in the *19 Kids and Counting* episode "Flea Market Finale", gained some national attention, being mocked on some lat- night talk shows and internet gossip sites for its awkwardness.

Shortly after beginning to court, Harold moved to a building on the Frigell family's property to be closer to Madelynn. He began working for Jason Doug doing various odd jobs and Jason Doug's multiple properties.

On August 3, 2014, Harold and Madelynn went out to dinner with their parents, David and Annie LeFond and Jason Doug and Cynthia Frigell at the restaurant where the two went on their first date. At this dinner, Harold gave Madelynn a gift with the instructions not to open it until the next day. When she opened the gift on August 4, 2014, she found a tablet with a prerecorded message from Harold instructing Madelynn to head to the plane hanger where her older brother, Malachi David, would take her on a flight. After a day-long scavenger hunt, Madelynn and her sister, Marlee, headed to Thorncrown Chapel, where Harold had set up candles and rose petals. At this chapel, Harold proposed to Madelynn, and she said yes. This proposal scavenger hunt was featured on 19KaC episode "Madelynn's Engagement"

### Wedding

Although Madelynn expressed interest in getting married at Thorncrown Chapel, the location was deemed to small for the more than 1,000 guests invited to the wedding. On November 1, 2014, Harold and Madelynn got married at First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas. Harold's best man was his friend, Jonathan Libbey, and his groomsmen were his brother Brandon LeFond, cousin Stephen LeFond, future brothers-in-law Mason and Malcolm Frigell, and friends Nathan Casillas, Isaiah Bouchard, Evan Gordon, Justin Brasher, Brian Simpson. His ring bearer was his youngest brother, Kyle LeFond. The couple elected not to share their first kiss in front of the crowds, instead allowing it to be a private moment in an undisclosed room in the church. This wedding was featured on 19KaC episode "Madelynn's Wedding".

For their honeymoon, Harold and Madelynn went to Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Venice, Italy. Their honeymoon was featured on 19KaC episode "European Honeymoon".

### Fatherhood

On April 21, 2015, Madelynn announced via twitter that she and Harold were expecting their first child. After twenty-seven hours of labor, Madelynn gave birth to the couple's first daughter, Saraya Louise LeFond, on November 5, 2015, in the couple's home.  This birth is featured on *Counting On* episode "Counting One More".

On August 23, 2016, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child. On February 6, 2017, Madelynn gave birth to the couple's first son, Aaron Wilberforce LeFond.

On January 9, 2019, the LeFonds announced that they were expecting their third child, who was due in June of 2019. On May 26, 2019, Madelynn gave birth to the couple's second daughter, Bennett Jane LeFond.

Harold and Madelynn have publicly expressed a desire to adopt children on many occasions, and have looked into the possibility of fostering children as well.

On February 18, 2021, the LeFonds announced they were expecting their fourth child, who is due in Summer 2021, following a miscarriage the previous year.

On July 19, 2021, Madelynn announced via her youtube channel that the baby had been born. The following day she released a second video revealing the baby's name, gender, and birthday. Alyssa Elliana LeFond was born July 18, 2021. She weighed 8lbs 5oz and was 21in long.

## Resume

### Education

On May 16, 2015, Harold graduated from National Park College with an associate's degree in political science. After graduating, Harold began studying with the intention of going to seminary.

### Television Appearances

Harold was prominently featured in the last season of *19 Kids and Counting*, which focused primarily on his relationship with Madelynn LeFond. In 2015, the show *Melissa & Madelynn's: Counting On* premiered, which focused heavily on Harold's life in relation to his wife Madelynn. This show, which was later renamed *Counting On*, is currently in its third season.

## Activism

### Racial Inequality

Harold has been vocal on social media about issues involving racism and racial inequality. His posts on Twitter, Instagram, and his blog often include thoughts from him about how these issues go directly against Christianity.

> acism is an attitude that is diametrically opposed to Christianity. Racism views others with prejudice based on outward appearance. Christianity views others with love and compassion based on the fact that all humans are sinners in need of a Savior. This Savior, Jesus Christ, has made a new people redeemed by His blood from every tribe, tongue, and nation. The Christian is one who has been redeemed by shear mercy of God--not for anything in us--so any boasting in self and in the flesh is utterly hateful to God. To emphasize the truth that no race is superior to another before God, He assembles His church with people of every tribe, tongue, and nation under heaven. Speaking of Jesus, the people of God in Heaven are quoted in Revelation 5:9b, "You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation." -Harold LeFond on January 16, 2017
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It is speculated that his awareness of these issues is directly related to his friendship with the Christian rapper, Flame, who is occasionally featured socializing with Harold on the show *Counting On*. His posts have been commented on frequently by both fans and critics of the Frigell family, who see them as a sign that Harold and Madelynn will move away from the extreme fundamentalist beliefs that Madelynn was raised in.

## Wedding Involvement

* groomsman: his friend Matt Corcoran's wedding to his sister-in-law Marlee Frigell (11/5/16)