With sixteen wonderful children, the Bates family is rather extraordinary!
Listen in as Mr. and Mrs. Bates tell the story of how they got married. In the process they explain what they wish they had known when they were single and how to avoid the temptations that brought unnecessary problems in the early years of their marriage.
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June 10th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Mr.and Mrs. Bates; I want you to know what a blessing you are to me. I amA 54 yearold african american female who truly wishes I would have waited on God to send my mate. I in years have been in abusive relationships as well as gone through single parenting. I have 3 children and through God i truly believe that they are raised to the best of my abilities. God bless you for sharing your family life and story through the duggers. Sinceraly Faith Williams
February 16th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
hey i dont know if you guys remember me but you came to my church Big Mountain Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN… well anyway i have heard of alot of people saying that you had all those kids for fame and I honestly do not believe that. You guys are such a blessing to me just getting to see you was so inspiring and i just wanted to let you know that! <3 can't wait to see you all again
All my love and prayers,
Gabrielle