Lessons from a Mom of 19 | Let's discuss "words" with Granny Bates!

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
  • My parents traveled down to the Sunshine State to join us for some exciting events at our church for Mother’s Day! My mom was invited to be the guest speaker at a Ladies Banquet on Friday night and my dad as the guest Preacher for our Sunday morning and evening services!
    We love our church family and it was such an encouragement to have my parents not only come to share time with us all and share their ministry, but to also see why we love our church and are so grateful to God to be able to take part in what God is doing through the ministry!
    As the guest speaker at the Ladies Banquet and Sunday School on Mother’s Day, I was challenged and convicted by the wonderful study my mom shared with us ladies. As I sat and listened, I thought how special and helpful it might be for many of you who follow along on our channels.
    As mentioned in the video, we want to make sure you had a copy of the lesson to download and that can be found here: www.chadanderi...
    Also noted in the video was our Scripture Meditations CD, which can be found here: (www.chadanderi....
    We hope this video is an encouragement to you as it has been to us! We also look to share more updates and videos with you in the coming weeks - Life has been so busy over the last few weeks in the Paine home, so we greatly appreciate your patience and checking in on us!
    We love you and are grateful for you!
    Chad + Erin
    #Advice #Mom #MothersDay #Encouragment #Words #Truth #Love #Lessons #Church #Women #Ladies

КОМЕНТАРІ • 302

  • @dixierachell
    @dixierachell 3 місяці тому +160

    I could listen to Mama Bates all day. She is beautiful inside and out, it shows. So much wisdom. She needs her own UA-cam also.

  • @triciaoquinn9238
    @triciaoquinn9238 3 місяці тому +20

    Momma Bates needs her own UA-cam to educate new mothers!

    • @laurenqualls711
      @laurenqualls711 9 днів тому

      Yess!! Not even just new moms, but young mamas! She is amazing!

  • @TheUnmodernMaiden
    @TheUnmodernMaiden 3 місяці тому +62

    I am seventeen years old and have been so encourged by Erin and Mrs. Bates since I was thirteen. This month I actually got the opportunity to talk to Mrs. Bates in person and she is such an encouragement to all!

    • @MorganC.
      @MorganC. 3 місяці тому +8

      If she ever wrote a book about her life, I'd totally buy it.

  • @michellewalton1011
    @michellewalton1011 3 місяці тому +35

    Momma Bates needs her own podcast for sure! You can’t help but feel uplifted & hopeful listening to her encouragement 💕

  • @melissad6939
    @melissad6939 3 місяці тому +25

    “It’s not my story to tell” is one of my favorite phrases. With regard to gossip.

  • @gailewing4080
    @gailewing4080 3 місяці тому +78

    When I saw the notification for this video, I could not click fast enough! Mama Bates is such an encouragement and so full of wisdom! Please please please do more of these videos of her sharing!

  • @lclass003
    @lclass003 3 місяці тому +67

    It’s so very true! My mom gave me a verse “Philippians 4:8” as a struggling teen. Kids at school were brutal, and she said that if I could focus on those beautiful, truthful things in my life, instead of hurt or pain. I loved how encouraging this was, and truly focus on the things that are True, not careless, angry, hurtful. I really appreciate this uplifting message.

  • @Lisa-ne5pd
    @Lisa-ne5pd 3 місяці тому +6

    Erin tell your mama thank you. I needed to hear every word she had to say ❣🙏

  • @servantwarrior880
    @servantwarrior880 3 місяці тому +45

    If I would have had a mother that was 1% like Momma Bates how my youth would have been so different.

  • @mountaingirl8124
    @mountaingirl8124 3 місяці тому +19

    Now we need the Mama Bates and Erin podcast!!! Such amazing Titus 2 ladies! ❤️

  • @deborahb3664
    @deborahb3664 3 місяці тому +44

    I could listen to her teach all day! So much wisdom! ❤❤

  • @zoeygroat1560
    @zoeygroat1560 3 місяці тому +64

    Love Mrs. Bates. Thank you for sharing with us 🩵

  • @lindapenrod413
    @lindapenrod413 3 місяці тому +19

    This whole family is a reflection of their upbringing!!! Lead by example, an thats what your Mother has taught!! God bless your Godly Mother !!

  • @sandyjuntunen4088
    @sandyjuntunen4088 3 місяці тому +9

    My Mama was the most kind, thoughtful & soft spoken person in the world. I miss her so much, grace came naturally to her. I'm so different, always struggling to say things right or just be quiet. Its nice to see your mom, she has that same gift of grace in her words & spirit. No matter how old we get we always want our moms.

  • @ritaturner9906
    @ritaturner9906 3 місяці тому +30

    Your mom has so much energy at 57, still raising kids at home, traveling, always planning things, I don’t know how she does it. ❤

    • @Kohanski5
      @Kohanski5 3 місяці тому +3

      57 is not old.

    • @ritaturner9906
      @ritaturner9906 3 місяці тому +8

      @@Kohanski5 it’s not old but not everyone at 57 has that much energy.

    • @music4thesoul80
      @music4thesoul80 3 місяці тому

      ​@@ritaturner9906 - Not everyone at 27 has that much energy. lol
      When it comes to ageing I think we're still far too hung up on numbers when the fact of the matter is that 57 is not the same as it was 30-40 years ago.
      For example The Golden Girls were all in their 50s when that tv show aired back in the 80s and yet when we look at those women now with 2024 eyes they look like 80+ year olds. Certainly everyone is different but with all the advances in medicine and our lives in general being made much easier from a technological standpoint, 57 just isn't the same as it used to be, nor are your 60s for that matter.

    • @ritaturner9906
      @ritaturner9906 3 місяці тому

      @@music4thesoul80 good points. It I kind of think it was the opposite. Because of all the labor intensive jobs and hard work, people lived longer if you had good genetics or healthcare was available. I think genetics plays a big part and I’m not sure they own a tv. They are always on the go. Beautiful family regardless. I know I’m 60 and not as healthy as my mom was at same age. She lived to 89. I don’t think I’ll ever see 89. But longevity was in her genetics and she worked hard in her younger years. And had best health care.

    • @susystewart5569
      @susystewart5569 3 місяці тому

      Gods Grace and mercy!

  • @leighschleper7901
    @leighschleper7901 3 місяці тому +36

    Your mom is such a beautiful lady!

  • @paulabeaman5586
    @paulabeaman5586 3 місяці тому +43

    God Bless You Both and your Amazing Family!!! 🩷🩷 Kelly Jo and Erin, you are both women of the word!!! ✝️
    Kelly, I wish you and Gil had your own UA-cam channel!!! It would be very inspirational and uplifting!!!! May God Bless You!!! ♥️♥️

  • @susaningram6360
    @susaningram6360 3 місяці тому +20

    What a wonderful lesson. I tend to get snippy with my husband when I get tired. I live with chronic pain and chronic illnesses. It’s not always what I say, it’s how I say it.

  • @judithshelton5655
    @judithshelton5655 3 місяці тому +10

    I am not a Christian, but, my goodness, I love and respect the Bates. I learned so much from this video, and I love the gentle way Kelly Jo delivers this message. This was as comforting as a warm blanket on a cloudy day.

    • @suesmith776
      @suesmith776 3 місяці тому +5

      Please become a Christian because Jesus is coming back.And you don't want to be left behind and go through the tribulation. The gospel 1 Cor. 15:1-4

    • @believestthouthis7
      @believestthouthis7 2 місяці тому

      John 14:16-18 KJV
      16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
      17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
      18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
      If you come to know the Lord Jesus Christ, you will have the "Comforter" with you always, the Holy Spirit dwelling in you.

  • @sandylawrence3704
    @sandylawrence3704 3 місяці тому +14

    We all love Mama Bates. What a wonderful encouragement she is!

  • @lynn7348
    @lynn7348 3 місяці тому +28

    Thank you Jesus for Momma Bates, this was perfect timing..

  • @jamiewarrington3198
    @jamiewarrington3198 3 місяці тому +11

    I could listen to mama Bates all day!! She gives each child so much quality time! I pray that I can be that type of mom with my adult kids!!

  • @pixelgamesdestiny
    @pixelgamesdestiny 3 місяці тому +22

    I love your mom. She is so encouraging and so beautiful. I wish I had a mom like this. You’re so lucky, Erin.

  • @suekandel7625
    @suekandel7625 3 місяці тому +4

    Recently retired teacher here, So right on... I'd find the "bad" kids and find a way to compliment something before I had a reason to "scold"... "Hey, nice shoes, my nephew's been wanting the same..." "Did you just kick that ball all the way across the yard...??? Can you do it again?" Often, these "bad" kids were so unaccustomed to a compliment or a kind word, it would disarm them and gave then a chance to return the "kindness" without putting them in the position of having to make the first move. Also, my "authority" was not put in question.

  • @BamaFreak132009
    @BamaFreak132009 3 місяці тому +14

    Can we have a Mama B youtube channel with bible study, please? This video has been so inspirational and I have learned so much from the Bates family

  • @leephilips3669
    @leephilips3669 3 місяці тому +10

    Momma Bates looks amazing.. such a beautiful Woman.. and very encouraging..God Bless you all..

  • @marthashellman1973
    @marthashellman1973 2 місяці тому +2

    Love to hear your mom….wise lady!

  • @milliewilson9614
    @milliewilson9614 День тому

    I absolutely love kelly jo!! She's a beautiful woman. I could listen to her all day everyday. Love you Erin and your beautiful family. Thank you Kelly for your positivity and knowledge.

  • @BrendaCloutier
    @BrendaCloutier 3 місяці тому +11

    All the Bates daughters are so beautiful, take after their beautiful mother. The sons are handsome, taking after their father. Great parents, great children! They all married good people and have good children. Great job mama & papa Bates! Blessings 🙌 ❤

  • @claudia_christianmommy
    @claudia_christianmommy 3 місяці тому +8

    Mrs.Bates and Sally Clarkson are the 2 wise Christian women I enjoy hearing share wisdom! ❤
    Mrs. Bates, please consider writing a book one day.

  • @reetayoung
    @reetayoung 3 місяці тому +18

    I love hearing your Mom's wisdom

  • @cricket47222
    @cricket47222 3 місяці тому +15

    I love Mrs Bates. She's a very wise lady. I really enjoyed this video, Erin ❤

  • @bethanneg1217
    @bethanneg1217 3 місяці тому +7

    I need to start my every morning with this video. 😢 Thank you, Mrs. Bates, for sharing your words of wisdom.

  • @MitMag-id1ij
    @MitMag-id1ij 3 місяці тому +6

    Beautiful words from Kelly. Her mother was a wise woman - she must have impacted so many students! What an encouraging video.

  • @candeebishop5736
    @candeebishop5736 3 місяці тому +4

    Finley is adorable! We are grateful for whatever time we can get Erin and Chad and the whole Paine family!

  • @lisah.07
    @lisah.07 3 місяці тому +14

    Timely Message! God is so Good! So Great to see you Erin and Mrs. Bates! God Bless You and Families 🙏🏻♥️! 😊

  • @wendeymorales19
    @wendeymorales19 3 місяці тому +3

    I could listen to your Mom for hours. She is such a blessing. She has so much wisdom to give. I wish they would create a YT. Thank you so much for this.

  • @amandanicole3999
    @amandanicole3999 3 місяці тому +14

    Your mom is adorable ❤your daughter is adorable ❤❤❤

  • @amylocke531
    @amylocke531 3 місяці тому +3

    "forgiveness is a choice we make every single day" WOW thank you very much for that reminder Mama B!!!!!!

  • @stephanieW.1922
    @stephanieW.1922 3 місяці тому +7

    THANK YOU, Mrs.
    Bates!!❤ Thank you, Erin, because I don't have a Christian mother & I'm extremely thankful for the GODLY women I come across. Thank you for sharing.🙏🏼💗 sometimes, we need these reminders for sure. I know I do. Greatful!

  • @user-uc9jj3yx9k
    @user-uc9jj3yx9k 3 місяці тому +6

    Mrs Bates should get mom of the year,

  • @sarahscharber5559
    @sarahscharber5559 3 місяці тому +3

    Mrs. B is my role model. She's really reminded me that happiness is a choice, and l love her values❤.

  • @harborspringsgirl
    @harborspringsgirl 3 місяці тому +1

    Kelly Jo you are such an inspiration to me. I would love a copy of that. I hope Erin that you post it and you also are near and dear to my heart.

  • @GrammyG1
    @GrammyG1 3 місяці тому +5

    Mama Bates is a wise woman. I always love hearing her advice about everything . Y'all are so blessed to have her in your lives .

  • @chessyharris6200
    @chessyharris6200 3 місяці тому +2

    Kelly has the most sweet, gentle spirit about her. ❤ her. Erin, you and Michaela take after your Mommy. You both have that same sweet, gentle spirit about you. ❤

  • @sheriturner6118
    @sheriturner6118 3 місяці тому +5

    I pray the two of you Erin and KellyJo had a wonderful Mother's Day. You both are precious women of God. This message KellyJo was just what I needed to hear and be reminded. Thank you!!!!

  • @minniemia5427
    @minniemia5427 3 місяці тому +6

    Thank you Erin and Chad for doing videos that are encouraging and intentional to edify believers. It is always wonderful to see Mrs Bates!!

  • @judyplante9276
    @judyplante9276 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us Mama B, God Bless you!

  • @TheSicilianLife
    @TheSicilianLife 3 місяці тому +14

    What a tremendous challenge and blessing ~ thank you so much. 💗

  • @margarethicks8833
    @margarethicks8833 3 місяці тому +5

    I could sit and listen to your beautiful Mama talk for hours. She is such an amazing woman and an inspiration in my life. Love and God Bless Y'all!!!

  • @Devonbroyles
    @Devonbroyles 3 місяці тому +4

    Mama bates is aging like fine wine ❤️

  • @aimsers183
    @aimsers183 3 місяці тому +1

    Goodness what a good word - this would be a great study.

  • @moonloversheila8238
    @moonloversheila8238 3 місяці тому +4

    Kelly is so wise and sensible. She’s always an encouragement. Thank you for sharing her with us, Erin!

  • @lindaqueen634
    @lindaqueen634 3 місяці тому +1

    Such a beautiful and Godly family. I wish I had been raised in a family like this.

  • @ksnow4105
    @ksnow4105 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Lovely wise ladies xxx Golden ❤

  • @kimdodd8055
    @kimdodd8055 3 місяці тому +5

    Thank you Mrs.Bates, you really convicted me to really put more thoughts in my words.

  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 3 місяці тому +7

    Wow! Mom Bates is such a wonderful lady full of Godly knowledge. This was so convicting. I love the Bates family. Ty Erin.

  • @Kathleenhobbsbeauty
    @Kathleenhobbsbeauty 3 місяці тому +9

    Hey Erin. ❤I love watching you and your family’s show, and your other show bringing up Bates!❤love you and your family In Christ. ❤️

    • @Kathleenhobbsbeauty
      @Kathleenhobbsbeauty 3 місяці тому

      I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day. And I hope that Chad and your kids did something special for you. And I hope your mom felt special to.

  • @raspberrysky17
    @raspberrysky17 3 місяці тому +3

    I love Mama Bates! She is a beautiful soul in every way. Her wisdom is amazing. I don't get to see her enough! 😥 And, Erin, you are correct that it's important for Christians in general - not just moms - to be careful about your word choices. I say things all the time that upon reflection, I wish I had not uttered. I am going to watch the video again, taking notes. It's really a help in my faith! Thank you both!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lindaarthur2646
    @lindaarthur2646 3 місяці тому +7

    I could listen to Mrs Bates for hours!

  • @margaretsmith2470
    @margaretsmith2470 3 місяці тому +1

    God bless you and thank you. ❤

  • @Corie404
    @Corie404 3 місяці тому +4

    Mama Bates is AMAZING!!!!!! I could listen to her for HOURS!!!!!

  • @TS-wz4gg
    @TS-wz4gg 3 місяці тому +3

    All the talks with Mama Bates are so encouraging to me - including the previous interviews you did with her and also your mother in law. I am in a season with young kids and do not have older Christian women around - most of our church is full of young families so these talks are always so encouraging! Thank you

  • @user-ll8uc5oe5p
    @user-ll8uc5oe5p 3 місяці тому +2

    I love listening to mama Bates. She has so much wisdom. Love your whole family ❤❤

  • @daughteroftheonetrueKing
    @daughteroftheonetrueKing 3 місяці тому +7

    Happy Mother’s Day and thank you to you both! I am grateful the Lord put this on your heart to share with us, Mrs. Bates. Erin, we appreciate you and your family taking any time to encourage us by sharing parts of your life and how you honor the Lord! Never apologize for not being able to do more than you do, God is Sovereign!❤ I cannot wait to share your study with my family and ladies in our women’s ministry! We live in FL too, so we understand how much the sunshine changes your outlook☺️
    Praying blessings over you and your families. ~Nicole ❤

  • @valc2313
    @valc2313 3 місяці тому +3

    Mrs Bates is one in a million! Thanks!

  • @kellyedes6318
    @kellyedes6318 3 місяці тому +1

    Always love your mom's insights on different things. Erin, you have amazing parents. The one thing I see is how much everyone loves each other, and it's a genuine love.

  • @lyndarowe7191
    @lyndarowe7191 3 місяці тому +2

    Words of wisdom! Wish you had a show to minister daily 🙏 to people.

  • @helenpeters9690
    @helenpeters9690 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank-you for sharing it is very encouraging 🌹

  • @tishaprimrose6733
    @tishaprimrose6733 3 місяці тому +12

    I really enjoyed listening to your mother speak. Thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @renelipe9791
    @renelipe9791 3 місяці тому +1

    You have such a sweet personality and so inspiring

  • @ProjectEquatorReads
    @ProjectEquatorReads 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this!!

  • @lisaconway4847
    @lisaconway4847 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this. I have so longed to hear from your mom. All of you kids are incredible and I think we can learn a lot from her advice.

  • @MekeaBrowning
    @MekeaBrowning 3 місяці тому +1

    I just love Kelly Jo and her honesty..it shows that even Christian our not perfect and we all make mistakes with our words at times. I really wish your momma would start a you tube channel with different topics just this.. much blessings to u all

  • @connihudson1578
    @connihudson1578 3 місяці тому +4

    Erin and Kelly, thank you so much‼️. ❤❤

  • @Tammy-pj2ht
    @Tammy-pj2ht 3 місяці тому +4

    I needed to hear this today! Thank you for your encouragement Mama B ❤

  • @gailremick
    @gailremick 3 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for having your Mom on. Good show.

  • @abigailheeke7543
    @abigailheeke7543 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow! This is so…convicting! Thank you so much for this!

  • @jannepit8251
    @jannepit8251 3 місяці тому +1

    Pleeeease have more of these videos! Her wise words are something I desperately need to hear. My friends and I just complain our kids all the time haha! It's just such a bad habit and something I don't really think much about but definitely need to work on. Life can be hard and our children can be draining at times and we can get so consumed in the negative all around us. Hearing this is like a breath of fresh air. Such great reminders ❤

  • @christinas9376
    @christinas9376 3 місяці тому +1

    I really enjoyed listening to your vlog today. Such a blessing! Thanks for posting.

  • @jeannehoverman8430
    @jeannehoverman8430 3 місяці тому +1

    I love, love. love your words of teaching and coming from a humble heart. Thank you. In everything I do I try to remember the words of St. John Vianney, "Here is a rule for everyday life: Do not do anything which you cannot offer to God." Are these words I am about to say something I can offer to God?

  • @sandyspaunhurst6241
    @sandyspaunhurst6241 3 місяці тому +1

    This was so convicting. Thank you ❤

  • @TheSwissChalet
    @TheSwissChalet 3 місяці тому +1

    So wonderful, thank you.

  • @judyhenson9970
    @judyhenson9970 3 місяці тому +2

    If so many struggling would just truly open up their own hearts and believe in their own personal strengths and truly just their sorrows over to the Lord, their soul will feel the peace! Prays to all struggling, truly put your faith in the hands of the Lord and you will start to see the sunshine behind the cloudy storms!…❤️💝…Thank you Kellie Jo for sharing your knowledge and “light”!💝

  • @michellemckinney1527
    @michellemckinney1527 3 місяці тому +1

    Erin and Mrs. Bates thank you so much for this video. It has been so encouraging and so convicting to me.

  • @patriotmama
    @patriotmama 3 місяці тому +1

    What a great word Kelly! So so true. Words are powerful and it is hard if we don't follow what the Holy Spirit wants us to do. Thank you for reminding us and convicting us to do much better with our words.

  • @nmikloiche
    @nmikloiche 10 днів тому

    I am just a few years younger than Kelly Jo, and I do admire her very much. She is so wise, encouraging, and humble. These are the characteristics that I endeavor for in my life. I take great inspiration from her. But I would like to also say, that my life looks very different than Kelly Jo's. I am not at all traditional, I am not overly religous, and politically I imagine we are on different ends of the spectrum, but nonetheless, I have always felt a connection with Kelly Jo. I say all that because I think its more important to find and celebrate connection and not allow that which makes us different divide us. Thank you Erin for having your Mom share this with us all.

  • @merledowning7192
    @merledowning7192 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! Can't wait to share with my ladies' Sunday school class and with my daughter.

  • @Kay-xl3ee
    @Kay-xl3ee 3 місяці тому +2

    I really appreciate each time you share these types of videos, such godly wisdom. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @annielyst
    @annielyst 3 місяці тому +8

    Thank you for sharing!! Powerful stories. That woman and her family are on my heart.

  • @janetgrace1986
    @janetgrace1986 3 місяці тому +3

    Erin I just love your family. your mom is so wise and kind. I have always loved watching the Bates. Erin I have to say you and Chad are a blessing to watch. I love the way you are with your children and each other. I am so grateful that thtough the changes in your life y'all have remained so humble and kind. Y'all love the Lord and it shows in everything you do. I am grateful you choose NOT to be like the world. I so much can watch y'all and know you love the Lord and y'all are so humble and kind. NOT given in to worldly things or even looking like the world. Y'all are set apart and different. thank you sooo much for being geniune. it's shows in how you live how you speak how you do life. what a blessing. thank you.
    I see some of your siblings who have been so very blessed in many ways and how they have let it change their lives and it shows in the way they choose to live . I'm kind of disappointed because they have been blessed with a platform to change so many lives but they use it to show off what they have. worldliness.
    anyway keep on Erin and Chad you are an inspiration for sure. thank you for your witness.

  • @aleshalipsky1684
    @aleshalipsky1684 3 місяці тому +1

    So wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing your time to share this truth. It has my heart feeling encouraged and an idea of what to work on!

  • @theworldbetween4048
    @theworldbetween4048 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for having her share, as a mama of 5 young ones I’m in such need of wisdom and guidance! This helped me so much and I’ll be printing it off as a remember for my spirit as I do life and raise my little arrows.

  • @veronicat.martinez4222
    @veronicat.martinez4222 2 місяці тому

    Kelly is so beautiful and sincere. Gil is so big hearted and tender, too. It's easy to see where all their children get their beautiful features both inside and out from.
    Happy belated Mother's Day and Happy Father's Day, too.

  • @BRENDA-ij5zx
    @BRENDA-ij5zx 2 місяці тому

    THANK YOU BOTH FOR SHARING, I FEEL SO BLESSED 🙌 thank you Jesus

  • @susancuzelis5128
    @susancuzelis5128 2 місяці тому

    I’ve been guilty of gossip. It’s something I really have to think before I speak. Thank you so much for your wisdom.

  • @mkbozzie247
    @mkbozzie247 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Mama Bates!!! This was wonderful. This would be a wonderful daily devotional!! Your “words” of wisdom are wonderful. Thank you!!❤

  • @ilsetreyvellan744
    @ilsetreyvellan744 25 днів тому

    You have no idea how I needed this. We all need this x God bless you

  • @JamesPatBailey
    @JamesPatBailey 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for the needed edification in the Lord. Praise God- Ayla

  • @StephanieRJ5334
    @StephanieRJ5334 3 місяці тому +1

    Words of wisdom 👍. Thanks for sharing!!