Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have nineteen children. Twelve of the children are married. They have thirty-six grandchildren with four on the way. They have two foster grandchildren.
Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have nineteen children. Twelve of the children are married. They have thirty-six grandchildren with four on the way. They have two foster grandchildren.
Congratulations you have a beautiful family and you and Chad are very Blessed
ReplyDeleteBeen praying for Erin and her family. Complete healing for Erin. I love watching her teach those sweet children how to cook and clean and how to Love one another.
ReplyDeleteBut most of all how to love God and always put him first in your life .
And not change from the way Momma B raised her.
I know how heavy that decision was to make, your children need a healthy momma that can teach them, guide them, and be there for them. I know you always give 100 percent to everything you do for your family. I love that you teach your kids how important it is to eat clean healthy food. I also love children and was inly able to have 4 birth children due to health issues, but God had other plans for me. We fostered 80 children some were short term, and adopted 4 children.We also had friends that adopted 4 of the children placed in our home. Our kids are now grow & again God has called me to volunteer at a Christian Group home for girls age 13-17 that come into foster care from abusive families & girls that were forced into human trafficking, and some are pregnant. We are there to show them God’s love, we provide education on site, teach them life skills and parenting skills. At 18 they transition into independent living programs that continue to guide them. Some go onto college, others into jobs. The program is one of the best in FL and has a great success rate. I’m so thankful that God has answered our prayers for healing of Erin. You guys are wonderful parents. Just remember God isn’t closing a door on more children he may call you in another direction to help local children in the area like he did for our family. God bless your family, I really enjoy watching your videos and updates.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you for being a good and faithful servant.
Delete5:03,what a beautiful post and how wonderful that you and your family have been open to loving children through additional ways. Those children are all so very blessed just like you were to have them come into your lives.
DeleteTo Erin and Chad,I can only imagine how hard that decision was. So grateful for your continued healing. God bless you all. 🙏 ❤️
I am curious, what ministry you are involved in there in Florida? It sounds like a really amazing place to pour out your time!
DeleteLike someone said it was probably hard for her and Chad; but 7 Blessings is wonderful still
ReplyDeleteOh Erin I was so worried about you, I was on my hands and knees worried about you! Those babies need you! Thank you Lord for the healing of Erin! Every baby is a blessing but I’m so relieved that he will be your last one, your babies need you. You are so precious and you’re a wonderful mother! I love seeing all of your clever ideas!
ReplyDeleteThis is not a judgement, but I am so happy to hear you have made this decision. Baby Henry brought so much fear and uncertainty. I feel as if this was God's way to tell you that you have done well by your children and you are a blessing to these 7 children. It's time to just focused on them. Your time will come again when it's times to welcome grandbabies. God bless you all. Wishing you all a very happy life. <3
ReplyDeleteIn God's Word 7 is the number of PERFECTION! Complete! I too was shocked and tearful when I read the news about Erin birth story taking a sharp unexpected turn but like So So many I alson lifted Erin Chad the children and their extended family up in prayer IN JESUS NAME AND FOR HIS GLORY!! For Erin specifically complete healing of her body!! I love Erin and Chad and their babies and Bates family and know them from their show. My heart is full knowing God is blessing them!
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