about our family
Get to know us
We’re a small family that loves making big memories. We live in a small, country cottage nestled in the hills of Tennessee.
Our faith, our families, and our friends are the most important treasures that we have. We love sharing our experiences, our adventures, our challenges, and our happy times with others. It is our prayer that this site will encourage and inspire you in this wonderful journey of life.
Chad Paine
Chad grew up in a large family in northern Indiana. At an early age he grew to love working on the farm, raising goats and chickens, and driving the tractor. He is probably the most diligent person you will ever meet, and he credits his dad for his strong work ethic. He spent many years working with youth and his humble and gentle spirit impacted countless lives. He graduated from a private College with an Associates in Youth Ministry. In 2013, he moved to Tennessee and married the love of his life, Erin Bates.
Over the years he has really enjoyed working with his hands, refinishing furniture, remodeling, and building projects. Chad started Paine Construction in 2017, and stays quite busy working full time, and making people’s dreams come to life. He is a proud father to 4 children, and every evening you can find him giving the kids wild piggy-back rides, breathtaking pushes on the swing , and telling the most exciting Bible stories. He is constantly investing into his family, and there is no job at home that he isn’t willing to do. He is a true example of a Christian and leads his family by serving, loving, and giving.
Erin Bates Paine
Erin finds fulfillment and joy from being a full time mother, homeschooling her two oldest, making dinners from scratch, and growing every flower she can find. She has a desire to minister to other women and encourage them to deepen their relationship with the Lord. You will often hear her saying, “Make your time with Jesus your priority each day, and make a choice to surround yourself with people and media that will challenge you spiritually. Life is too short to waste our time and eternity is too great.”
so much fun!
Our Kids
Carson
Brooklyn
Everly
Holland
Finley
William
Henry
Keep up with our adventures…
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We’re so thankful for every prayer, every order, and every message of encouragement. 🥹
ChadandErin.com
#FaithBasedBusiness #ChristianSmallBusiness #ScriptureCards #WhippedTallow
Oct 17
After all we’ve walked through, our home needed a little Christmas joy. The glow of the tree, the sound of the train, the reminder that light still shines in the darkness. 🤍
Grateful for peace, for healing, and for the One who brings both. ✨🎄
#ChristmasCameEarly #FamilyOfNine #HenryBlythe #SimpleJoys #FamilyMoments #ChristmasMagic #healingjourney
Oct 15
All the little hands that prayed for him… finally holding him. 🤍
Part One of Henry’s birth story is now live on YouTube — a journey we’ll never forget.
✨link in bio✨
#HenryBlythe #BirthStory #FamilyOfNine #BigFamilyLove #MiracleBaby #AnsweredPrayers
Oct 12
Dear Henry, You were supposed to arrive today, but God gave us six extra weeks with you — and after all He’s brought us through, I’m just so thankful to be here together - alive and healing. You are our little miracle. 🤍
#preemie #33weekspregnant #healingjourney #thankful 📷 @tarynyager
Oct 8
Seven babies later and she still shows up! 📷 Some people don’t just take photos — they help you remember how loved you are 🤍 @tarynyager
I cannot believe over 10 years ago we brought our first baby to your studio… and you’ve been a part of every chapter since! 💕 Love you so much!
#newbornphotos #friendship #thankful
Oct 7
I don’t even have the words. 🥲 For weeks, my leg has not worked (since my seizure in the hospital). I’ve been carried, wheeled, and held up through tears and prayers… and today — it moved. Today I took steps. They might be a little wobbly, but they are steps I wasn’t sure I’d ever take again. 🥹
I’ve cried until I laughed, and laughed until I cried. My heart is overflowing with gratitude. Jesus, You are faithful. You are the Healer. All glory belongs to You.🙌
To those who have prayed and encouraged us, thank you. You have been part of this miracle. To the doctors, nurses, and therapists who have poured so much into my recovery — we are forever grateful. ❤️
Today we are standing (literally!) in awe, giving thanks for every single step forward. 💛🙌
Special thanks to my dear friend @tarynyager for flying to Florida today to make my dreams come true! 🫶 I love you and can`t wait to share more! 📷
#HealingJourney #OneStepAtATime #WalkingAgain #Godanswersprayer #thankful
Oct 3
One month of loving you and thanking God for His goodness EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. 🤍
Also celebrating that I made it out of pajamas… but only for two minutes before the pj life called me back. 🤭 It’s the little things, friends! ❤️
Update: To answer many of your questions…My leg still isn’t functioning, but I am learning how to navigate using a walker and wheelchair much better now. I’ve been doing physical therapy consistently and they are hopeful that time will heal! ❤️
#OneMonthOld #NewbornLove #MotherhoodJourney #ThankYouLord #PostpartumLife #healingjourney
Sep 26
The best medicine! 🫶🏻 I will never get tired of the baby snuggles.
Thankful for new day and a new pair of pajamas 😚
#healingjourney #newborn #family #thankful #Love
Sep 25
Full update on YOUTUBE or Link in Bio ❤️
Sep 23
Thank you, Jesus, for never leaving us. ❤️
@lawbates and @tiffypics I can’t thank you enough for capturing the tenderest moments. 🫶🏻 You guys are the sweetest!
#BabyHenryBlythe #healingjourney #Faith
Sep 18
So thankful to have my Mom here to help us navigate this journey! ❤️ @thebatesfam
#healingjourney #newBaby #family #togetheragain #thankful
Sep 15
After almost three weeks in the hospital, I have never been so thankful to finally head home to our babies. We don’t have all the answers yet, and I still don’t have function in my right leg, but we are choosing to count every blessing—especially the gift of being together again. Your prayers have carried us through and mean the world to our family. ❤️
#HealingJourney #TogetherAgain #BlessedBeyondMeasure #GodIsFaithful #MiracleMoments #StrengthInFaith
Sep 13
