BRINGING UP QUESTIONS: AN ENCOURAGING CONVERSATION WITH KELLY JO BATES, MOM OF 19!

What is it like to be the 'Bringing Up Bates' mom of 19? I got to ask my mom some questions about how she managed to hold it all together, to cultivate a positive environment and invest into each of us 19 kids in what many might consider challenging or even chaotic upbringing.

Kelly Jo Bates shares the impact that faith and being in God's Word has had in helping her as a wife and as a mother, identifying ways to engage faith as a family and grow together to see the blessings of raising up such a large family.

I hope this conversation with my mom encourages you as it has encouraged me! We're thrilled to be able to share with you these conversations with our family members who were inspirational and instrumental in our lives!

Love,

Erin

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[rebalynn]

Where can we start a petition to get Kelly and Gil to start their own YouTube channel!? We just love them so much!! <3

[KatieLogen]

Your mom should write a parenting book! Thank you for sharing her wisdom with us ❤

[shotkallah]

Oh she needs a weekly podcast. She has so much wisdom

[jodis]

There needs to be more Kelly Jo's in the world.

[evaowens]

I love how your Mom gives each of her loved ones a tribute on their birthdays....it's always so positive and loving, plus, it's obvious she knows everyone really well....she sees the inside qualities of everyone.

[lindadaniels]

I don't know how anyone else feels about this
I admire how Gil and Kelly has raised their children and how they support their children.
These two wonderful parents is not controlling or domineering like Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar
Gil and Kelly has a close bond with their children
I miss Bring Up Bates cause I miss seeing this wonderful faithful family

[margaretm]

I could listen to Mama Bates ALL DAY LONG. ❤

[candeebishop]

Your Mom is so precious! Her values and Love for Jesus has never wavered. I don't know how she does it with 19 kids!

[connihudson]

I'm 71. I listen to these wise words. My reminder to encourage moms to take your godly advise is this: you will not get a do-over! And it can be the saddest while you have to wait for the Lord to undo what you messed up.❤

[marisacassini]

More Kelly please ! She is just a fountain of wisdom and encouragement for us moms ! Erin, you are so blessed to have her for your mama !

[brendanelkins]

I just want to say that you guys are really amazing! God bless you Chad and Erin! GO BATES!!!! 😊😊😊

[jenniferpeterson]

You have such a blessing in both your mom and your mother-in-law

[ew]

Something I adore about Kelly Jo is her humility. She never says she has the answers, she truly just wants to love and help. Love always to the Bates and Paine family!❤

[reetayoung]

I love her birthday posts for her kids.I don't know how she finds so much to say

[SkySilver]

I’ve commented this before but the q&a are my favorite videos!!! So much wisdom from a seasoned mother. We young moms with few role models need role models like these

[rachelmaples]

❤ I believe that's how God sees each of His children too. He sees our unique qualities. Love this

[maryjoleverette]

I just want to see them return to a weekly show like before! It was just THE BEST thing on tv! 😢😊❤

[lisaherring]

Ms. Kelly, please please start your own channel. You have so much wisdom to offer. Your words have such conviction and the ability to help and to heal. We need more people like you in this world and we need more moms who have been through the years of raising children. I know you don’t want to be on camera but you have the ability through your meekness to change a whole generation. We are loosing women like you to a modern world. Thank you for considering it.

[ringsha]

You know, I'm not a mom, but I'm going through Chemotherapy right now and I'm choosing gratitude and focusing on blessings every day. I agree. It makes a huge difference!! ❤

[janhoup]

Kelly is such an inspiration to women everywhere!! Jesus shines through her !!!!