The Keilens' Foster Journey

Michaela and Brandon Keilen are on a new journey of foster care, and they are overjoyed to have the honor of caring for two brothers, a newborn and a three-year-old. The Keilens don't know what the future holds or how long they will have the boys in their home. Adoption is not on the table right now, but Michaela has an incredibly selfless view of the situation. She says, "I am going to love them like they are going to be here forever, and if my heart is broken in a million pieces when they go home, I will know that I held nothing back." 

They are pouring all they have into these boys, regardless of how long the placement lasts, which is an amazing testimony of God's love. You can watch the Keilens' recent question and answer video on their YouTube channel. 

Lawson and Tiffany Announce No. 2

 Lawson and Tiffany Bates just made a big announcement. They are expecting their second child this winter! Will Bates doesn’t turn one until July, so Lawson and Tiffany will have two kids under age two. They made a video sharing the news. 

Kaia Rae Bates

As they anticipate the arrival of their baby girl any day now, Trace and Lydia Bates decided to announce the name they have chosen. Lydia had the first name picked out a couple years ago, but she considered a few possibilities for middle names. Their daughter will be Kaia Rae Bates. In their most recent vlog, the couple shares the meaning behind the two names and how they made their choice. They also share some pregnancy updates. Fun fact: This baby will share a middle name with her five-year-old cousin Layla Rae Stewart. 

Gender Reveal for Baby Paine #7

Erin and Chad Paine announced about a month ago that they are expecting their seventh child. Now it's time for them to announce the gender of the baby, who will join their family this summer. As most of you know, the Paines have four daughters (Brooklyn Paine, Everly Paine, Holland Paine, and Finley Paine) and two sons (Charles Paine and William Paine). If you notice, we wrote Charles and not Carson. That is because the eldest Paine child, who was known as Carson until recently, made the decision to be called by his given name, which is Charles. 

We won't spoil the news here, but you can head over to Erin and Chad's YouTube channel to watch them share the gender with their kids.  

Keilens Welcome 2 Kids

The Bates family continues to grieve the last of their beloved Papa Bill. In the midst of their pain, Michaela and Brandon Keilen have been overjoyed to enter a new stage of life: parenthood. After years of praying for children, they had the unexpected opportunity to become foster parents, and they took it. They now have two boys in their home, ages three and newborn. They don’t know how long they will have the kids, but they are cherishing every moment. They made a video about Papa Bill’s passing and this new chapter.