Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have welcomed nineteen children. Fourteen of their children are married. They have forty grandchildren with two foster grandchildren.
While visiting Papa Bill and Mama Jane, Kelly was admitted to the hospital for a kidney stone and infection. Sadly, it turned septic and went to ICU.
The family drove down to be with Kelly while she was in the ICU because it was unclear if she would recover. Shortly after prayer and care from the hospital, Kelly turned the corner and had two surgeries. She was sent home from the hospital yesterday.
It's time to release our February birthdays cover!
Miles is now eleven months old!
This past month, he celebrated his first Christmas and New Years with his family.
William Bates is now six months old!
He just celebrated his first Christmas and New Years!
