What strikes me is how Gil & Kelly raised such wonderful loving children, children who love their grandparents & love on them and visit them and really care for them. Nice to give support to Mama Jane. They are blessed grandparents to have these 19 grandchildren & their spouses.💞❤️
Tears flowing from my eyes after watching this week because I understand how Carlin feels when you have a dear loved one with alzheimers. All you can do is just soak up every moment and reflect on every memory of them and be there in the moment. Prayers for papa bill and your family. ❤
Same, instantly bawling when I see Carlin crying over them. Makes me think of my own Grandma who is 93 and showing signs of it. And how I have moved away from her and lived my life and she’s loved it for me too but then it kills me when she asks me when I’m moving back. I cry just like that after most phone calls or FaceTimes
Personally loved that too! My mom had Lewy bodies dementia and she forgot all 6 of us kids and grandkids as well as my dad, her husband of 51 years. Lawson was so patient with him.
Yes I completely agree. Lawson and Evan are fantastic with Papa Bill. My mum had Alzheimer's and it was difficult to say the least. Treat them just the same. I just needed to watch my mum to keep her safe, in a way that wasn't too obvious . 😃Kind regards.
You had me sobbing. My mom had dementia. It is not easy to have a parent or grandparent not really know who you are. It's the kind of pain you really can never find words for. If you pay attention to the small details though you will see that deep down they still do remember. They just can't access it that well anymore. I remember visiting with my mom, and she sat with me thinking I was an old friend whose name she did not know and she used to tell me all about her talented daughter. She even embellished my accomplishments. Somewhere in there she knew. Your grandpa does too. A couple of days before her death, my mom and I had a unusually long conversation where she became lucid. Knew who I was one last time. Said she loved me. I have that now. It means everything.
My mom had dementia too, and after we realized she had the disease, I cherished my time with her even more. I'm glad I made it a priority because she passed about 1 year after her diagnosis.
At 76 years old , my tears flowed with yours remembering my great grandma and grandparents on both sides..I was so blessed to have those times...Mountains , wood cook stove with ham & egg frying , homemade bread and farm butter..Of course , lots of hugs & kisses..Treasured memories..❤
Crying watching this . I was very fortunate to spend a lot of time with my great grandparents plus alot of time with both sets of grandparents ♥️ Cherish the memories . They will always be in your heart 💗
The family farm looks absolutely beautiful. It’s like what you would imagine in your mind that a farm would it look like. And your grandparents so precious. And Carlins love ❤️ for them is so beautiful.
I bawled my eyes out at the end with Carlin. By 35, I had lost all of my grandparents and my daddy. Life goes too quickly, and it changes in the blink of an eye. Cherish every memory you can. There's truly nothing better than family. ❤️
Time goes by too fast. I wish grandparents could live forever. They are the best memories of our childhood. Go visit as much as possible. It’s OK to shed the tears because we love them so much.
I cried right along with Carlin at the end. 😭 You guy’s marriage is definite goals. And Zade when he said “dada” about the drone… heart.melt. Everything about y’all is just precious. You can tell your home, marriage, and family is full of love
If you watch the very early Bates episodes, there were episodes of them being there as children. It's heartwarming to see it come full circle bringing their own children there. I really hope they can keep that property in the family for many more generations. It looks absolutely stunning and has so many memories. It's not something you see very often anymore in this country, sadly.
@@Littleangel_-jp4xb All I could think about when Carlin said Jane Jane didnt like her doing Layla's hair in the kitchen was the episode where Carlin was standing on the table doing decorations i think for July 4th and everyone kept telling her to get down because Jane Jane would be mad if she saw her.
Oh my goodness you had me crying at the end , I adored my grandparents and now I am one . I adore my grandchildren. How wonderful they know how much you love them. Evan is so supportive 🙏🏻
How precious and beautiful! I am a grandmother to soon to be 7 grandchildren and I hope and pray my grandchildren love and cherish me as you do your grandparents Carlin! I always cry when I have to say goodbye to my grandchildren. They live 4 hours away and we get to see them about once a month. We are so blessed. Family is everything. I love that you are teaching your children how to love their grandparents and the wonderful farm life!
I was over here in full effect 😭😭😭😭 Her tears were real … whew . Ok I’m back together again. Y’all gave a reminder to bask in the moment . Even if your loved one doesn’t remember you. ❤
Oh Carlin! Sweetheart, my heart is breaking for you. Our Grandparents are special, and it is so hard when they have dementia/alzhemiers. Cherish the memories as you make them and remember from years past. I know you will visit often. Mama Jane & Papa Bill are precious souls. I know you love them a lot and Papa Bill knows that, believe me. Praying for you, them, and your whole family. 🙏 ❤
Man this really made me miss my grandad. His memory was gone in the end and it was hard not being able to carry a current conversation. But I loved allowing him to talk and live in whatever memory he was experiencing. Cherish these moments!
Ahhhh Carlin crying at the end. I used to do the same. I always knew soon it would be the last time I’d get to see my grandad and would just leave heartbroken.
Carlin, honey, you are just the sweetest thing. I'm proud of you for going to visit your grandparents and spending time with them. A lot of people wouldn't do what you guys do because they don't want to be around people when their memories start to go. I hope you and Evan realize what a gift you are to your grandparents. I could feel the love emanating from my computer screen...what an amazing family. I'm sitting here in tears right now...I wish I had a family like yours.
I love how supportive Evan was about going back to the farm. Grandparents are the best treasure. Mine are all in heaven and sadly we just have my dad left and our kids treasure him so much. I totally cried with y'all. Good Bless you guys!
Oh Carlin broke my heart getting so upset. I know it's so hard for her. Praying for Papa Bill and Jane Jane. Please make sure you spend as much time as you can. Sending you all lots of love ❤
❤ hugs to you Carlin and family, treasure these moments in life, it is the hardest thing in life when a loved one doesn't remember you ! Hang onto the memories!
Zade is a mini Evan!!😊 Carlin, enjoy every minute of your grandparents. I know visits can be so hard but they're the best ones. I lost my grandmother to dementia a couple months ago. I was there to take care of her over the years & til her last breath & wouldn't change any of it. Many times she didn't know me and every day was a new day. It was so hard seeing her like this but I wouldn't have missed it for anything. I just wanted to give you big 🤗 HUGS!! ❤
It's so hard seeing loved ones not recognising you. You're doing the right thing is visiting your grandparents often. My dearest mum passed away from alzheimers 16 years ago. Keep on visiting and making memories with your children. Evan, bless you for offering to turn around and go back. You're so caring and loving. Memories never leave you. God bless and Thanks for your videos ❤
Oh my gosh Carlin… I’m over here crying like he’s my granddaddy. 😭😭😭 Just keep going to visit as often as y’all can. Bask in the moments and take pics . Pics and great memories will forever be in your hearts. ❤ This was such a precious vlog . It gets no better than to hang out with family in y’all’s backyard.❤❤ Prayers for your precious grandparents.🙏🏽
Carlin, I love how (all of y’all, including Lawson and Tiffany) Showed so much love and respect & honoring for your grand parents. It just speaks volumes. Their legacy & how your dad was raised has contributed to your Mom & Dad raised all of you kids! You have such an amazing loving family!!! I can relate to a grandparent not knowing remembering or realizing who you are because of a mental impairment. I encourage ya’ll (your immediate family, and the entire Bates clan) to spend as much time as possible with your grandparents you never know when Jesus will call them home. (Said with love) It’s fantastic that you’re taking your little ones to the farm and making memories of their own with their grandparents!! I pray that ya’ll have a lot more time to make memories with your grandparents. I love your whole family!
I'm weeping now.. Carlin, I feel in part the place your heart is at. It's such a mix of everything- and wanting to preciously treasure every single moment not knowing how much longer you will have and also knowing that you will NEVER regret the time, finances, and energy to be there! I feel it so deeply with you! You want to treasure each moment but you also almost feel that you're losing that moment as well. ...two of my brothers passed away 3 weeks apart in June 2023. The one was my closest sibling and passed of cancer at 33yrs old. Every time I left the hospital to fly back home I didn't know if I'd see him again this side of eternity... it all goes so deep. You are LOVED!!❤
Okay…this one got me! My grandma passed away a year ago and this video reminded me the importance of spending time with your grandparent and making the most memories. I even got emotional sensing Carlin’s emotions. My heart goes out to you! ❤
Awww I cried and cried when Carlin broke down in the car and Evan was so so supportive and willing to go back so she could be at ease. I wish I could have just gave Carlin the biggest hug. My grandparents raised me along with my mom and those child hood memories with them I will always cherish and remember and thank God for them. Carlin you go back as much as you can time goes by so quick. You and Evan are such special people and patient with your grandparents. This video hit home and I pray for your grandparents and your family and just hope you guys get more and more time spent with them. They are precious souls. Love you guys. ❤️
I remember watching the Bates ohana when they'd visit Papa and Jane for 4th of July and other times. The kids used to drive Jane absolutely bonkers! Now that these kids are adults with their own families, it's beautiful to see the changes and appreciation that the children have and are passing it on to their children. One of the most heartwarming videos! Mahalo🥰🌺
Oh my goodness Carlin!!! You had me in tears for you … I get it … it’s heartbreaking when a grandparent & in my case a parent no longer remembers you … but you had the best time being able to take your babies and make memories with them @ the farm… hugs to you !
Oh Carlin 😢As a grandmother myself, I saw me in your video. I pray that I have instilled in my two girls the importance of family and what it means to gather. When my time here on earth is gone I want them to remember the good times and best memories of being with family. To this day, I remember what I did visiting my parents/in-laws in our early married years. God Bless you and continue to visit your grandparents as much as you can. Many hugs your way. 🤗❤
Oh this both breaks my heart and fills me with such joy. Carlin, you Grandpa is so sweet and his heart knows you even if his mind can’t keep up. You are such a precious, loving granddaughter. And Evan, you are an AMAZING husband to Carlin. The willingness with which you were ready to turn around to help her feel better was precious! Love your family!
The way lawson said "ill get it love" omggg :3 I'm sooo happy he found someone!! And he's gonna be a dad! So crazy how I used to watch when they were all single! ♥ We basically watched them grow up!
Oh my heart. I love how all the Bates kids love to visit their grandparents farm. And they all do it so often. Carlin you are a gift. A true gift to them. I cried with you sweetheart 😢 And Evan so sweet to offer to go back. I just love you guys so much. ❤
This was so sweet to watch. All of my grandparents have passed and I miss them dearly everyday. Treasure these sweet memories and videos forever. You had me in tears at the end. ❤
I just wanna say, I’m so proud of Carlin, I went through that with my dad not knowing who I was when I saw him and it’s so hard. It hurts a lot. Stay strong. Keep making those memories.
Thank you Evan, Carlin, Lawson & Tiffany for sharing your precious time on the farm with Janie & Papa 💕💗giving back to them by making breakfast ☕️🍳🍞🥮treating them with love & kindness. Lawson helping Papa walk & gently Introducing who everyone was 😢 I know it’s not easy to see your loved one not remembering who you are. My dad had dementia and I cherished the days that he remembered me. 🙏🏻💕Beautiful Carlin I cried 😭 along with you! Sending love and strength to your beautiful family.🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💗💙🩷
Awww Carlin thank you for bringing us with you to the farm - you seriously had me in tears … the way you all love spending time with your grandparents is absolutely precious you are making priceless memories. Your emotions as your leaving the farm and speaking of Papa Bill and his struggles broke me … Evan you are husband of the year offering to turn back. By far the most emotional vlog - thank you for sharing ❤
Just cried my eyes out missing my grandparents and the flood of memories of growing up experiencing life on their farm and being together. I cried even harder with you, Carlin, knowing exactly what you meant…wanting to stay and be there with them just a little longer. Time is so fleeting. But our love for them and precious memories remain. We love ya’ll ❤
Oh man Carlin, I was crying with you. At least you are cherishing the memories now while you still have papa bill and Jane Jane there with you. You are so sweet.
Carlin, you just about brought me to tears seeing your tears. You're such a sweetheart. Evan you are such a wonderful person.. the way you love and care so much for your family always making sure everything is as it should be. you're a gem! You both are doing such a wonderful job raising your children and it shows.Also, watching them Express their love to their grandparents at such a young age the way they did was beautiful! My prayers for Papa Bates, & Mama Jane. God bless you all.🥰❤️
I’m watching you cry and crying with you! Bless your heart!!! I wish I could give you a hug! Your kiddos are the cutest and sweetest little things!!! I would love to hug them too!! Evan is so sweet and caring of you and your kids. Such a good husband and dad!
Bless little sweet Carlin’s heart, it is so hard watching someone with this illness. But, I believe deep down they know us in their heart. Sweetest video ever! Memories forever! Hugs from another Nana in South Carolina!❤
Wow, that was a very beautiful and memorable video. Seriously cried with you at the end. My grandpa had alzheimers and didn't remember our names but He kept His faith and always talked about the Lord... that was the beautiful and blessed part. 🙏❤️ He left a legacy behind.
It was precious watching the kids interact with your grandparents. It reminded me of my relationship with my grandparents. Enjoy every moment. Time goes too quickly!
Spend as much time as you can with the grands. I lost my grandma, my world, to dementia a few years ago. It hurts when they don’t know us but we know them and that’s what’s important, the memories your kids will remember. Much love to you Carlin ❤
I totally relate to Carlin, my Grandma had Alzheimer’s and it is soo hard when they no longer remember you, or can’t hold a conversation. I am sure they loved seeing you and the kiddos. And it is so good for the kiddos to be around them too. Big hugs and love sent your way.
It is so hard to see your grandparents get older and sometimes forget you. The one thing he will never forget is the love he feels and Jesus. Just hold on to the memories. ❤❤
So sorry Carlin🥺. I think with dementia it’s a long grieving process. Instead of losing that person all of a sudden you lose a little bit of them slowly over time and you have to grieve over every little piece that is lost. I hope you have no shame in crying and it’s ok to let yourself grieve those losses. It’s so hard to see our grandparents age and the nostalgia in our brains still pictures them as young and vibrant. It’s very hard for that relationship to change over time. Grief means we had something wonderful, and something or someone we loved deeply and so we can try and focus on thanking God for the wonderful things and people He has put in our lives over the years. It helps with the grieving process. Heart hugs 💕
Thank you for sharing Mama Jane and Papa Bill with us. I lost my first grandparent at the age of 10 and my last 3 years ago. My granddad had dementia from a stroke, but we were “luckily” bc he remembered close family members. I lost my daddy in November. I was crying right with Carlin.
Carlin, visit often and love them as hard as you can sweetheart. I know all too well what you're feeling. My grandparents house was always my feel good runaway place. My granddaddy lived with Alzheimer's for 13 years before it finally took him from us. I was newly married, in nursing school, hadn't been able to go spend time with him and my nana for a couple months and felt so much greif and resent. I don't think I ever cried harder than I did at his funeral. Now I'm watching my daddy start down the same road and I didn't think anything could hurt more. You are giving your papa, your grandma, Layla and Zade such a precious gift by going down there regularly. If you can get a weekend alone with them- just you and a few of your siblings- I think you would be in absolute heaven. Your tears leaving and looking back at pictures of the kids with your papa are pure and sweet. He does know you sweetheart, and sharing your babies with him is one of the best gifts you can ever give him and both kids. It is a love they will never forget. Let your heart stay tender and your eyes and faith remain with faith like a child. Evan, thank you for loving all of them and knowing what a special time this is.
I know just how Carlin feels. I’m 78 years old and my Momma had Alzheimer’s and didn’t remember who I was when I would visit her and Daddy. It didn’t matter because when I would see her she would smile and when I would have to leave she told me she loved me. That was the best feeling in the world. It is so hard on the ones who know what is going on but the ones who don’t are happy to see people even if they can’t remember. Lawson was so special and caring.
Carlin, you and Evan and all your family are absolutely wonderful to visit your grandparents and make special memories. I love all of you , and keep making special memories with them. God Bless You.
Newly married I’ve came to really appreciate having my husband’s grandparents that treat me like one of their own. My grandpa passed away last year, so it’s especially nice to have a grandpa again❤ Grandparents are the best. You can see in the video how much he loves you all!
I miss my grandparents so much. My grandmother only saw my son once. Heartbreaking. I love your family! I just can’t wait for heaven. My daddy is there too.
I cried. I lost my grandparents a while ago and my son was 2 months when my grandfather passed away. The last thing my Popie said where is that beautiful baby boy. Missed them both very much. Cherish every moment!!!❤❤❤❤❤🤣🤗
Carlin, cherish those moments. My mom is 89 and is currently on hospice. She has dementia and her ability to remember dates and people has gone down quite a bit. Those photos will be a way to keep those sweet moments alive.
Treasure every single minute that you have with the Great Grandparents and your Parents. My Grandparents are long gone, but I still have treasured memories and my kids (who are grown and have kids of their own) still remember my Grandpa. Time is so sacred when it comes to family and it is so so sweet to see you and Carlin as well as Lawson and Tiffany treasure these days spent with them as well. So many young people your age don't have the time to spend w/Grandparents or even their parents anymore b/c their lives are wrapped up in their kids. It's sad. There is a lot to be said for families. Days gone by, families lived close together and took care of each other, learned from each other and loved one another so deeply. Sometimes I long for those days. Your sweet babies are so cute and just so love the farm. Great to see! Oh Carlin, my heart goes out to you. I know exactly what is going on with you. Evan, you are the best husband ever. I know you would have turned that car around if Carlin wanted you to. So so precious.
Forever memories made can never really be taken. I am crying with you Carlin as I am walking the same path of memory issues with my dad. Hugs to all of you
I cried along with you. I am a grandmother of 7, 5 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. I know they love me but watching you made me feel so happy. Love them while you can, time flies.
I have so many memories with my grandparents as I was growing until they passed away. You will always cherish the memories. The farm looks so peaceful and relaxing.
Cherish them, visit as often as you can. Make those memories. I didn't have any Grandparents by the time I was 7 yrs old 😔 My Mama didn't know who i was .The last couple of weeks she called me Mama & went back to her childhood. Im 67 & still miss her - she passed away 12-28-94. My heart breaks 💔 for you. I bawled like a baby with you. Hope y'all have a Blessed week GOD Bless Your Family 🙏🙏🌹 Love 🌻 from Apex NC 💜
I lost my final grandparent when I was 16 and even though it’s been over 17 years I’ve never fully recovered. I loved watching this and living through you spending time with your grandparents. Thank you for sharing Jane and Bill with us 💛
What strikes me is how Gil & Kelly raised such wonderful loving children, children who love their grandparents & love on them and visit them and really care for them. Nice to give support to Mama Jane. They are blessed grandparents to have these 19 grandchildren & their spouses.💞❤️
I just love how supportive Evan is of Carlin's feelings. Every girl deserves a guy who supports her and loves her like Evan loves Carlin!!
I just cried seeing the pain in Carlin about her papa. My heart breaks for her and all the Bates family.
So sweet of Layla to comment what a pretty outfit Jane had on. I love her little manners.
Tears flowing from my eyes after watching this week because I understand how Carlin feels when you have a dear loved one with alzheimers. All you can do is just soak up every moment and reflect on every memory of them and be there in the moment. Prayers for papa bill and your family. ❤
Same, instantly bawling when I see Carlin crying over them. Makes me think of my own Grandma who is 93 and showing signs of it. And how I have moved away from her and lived my life and she’s loved it for me too but then it kills me when she asks me when I’m moving back. I cry just like that after most phone calls or FaceTimes
I would love to see the pictures that Layla took with her camera❤
Such a sweet family. I just love watching y’all!
I love seeing Lawson helping Grandpa walk and reminding him of family names.
Personally loved that too! My mom had Lewy bodies dementia and she forgot all 6 of us kids and grandkids as well as my dad, her husband of 51 years.
Lawson was so patient with him.
Yes I completely agree. Lawson and Evan are fantastic with Papa Bill. My mum had Alzheimer's and it was difficult to say the least. Treat them just the same. I just needed to watch my mum to keep her safe, in a way that wasn't too obvious . 😃Kind regards.
If anything else, the Bates kids are very well mannered and respectful ❤❤
@@traciwilliams3900the parents must’ve been raising em well
You had me sobbing. My mom had dementia. It is not easy to have a parent or grandparent not really know who you are. It's the kind of pain you really can never find words for. If you pay attention to the small details though you will see that deep down they still do remember. They just can't access it that well anymore. I remember visiting with my mom, and she sat with me thinking I was an old friend whose name she did not know and she used to tell me all about her talented daughter. She even embellished my accomplishments. Somewhere in there she knew. Your grandpa does too. A couple of days before her death, my mom and I had a unusually long conversation where she became lucid. Knew who I was one last time. Said she loved me. I have that now. It means everything.
Same here my dad had Alzheimer's you just love on them and Carlin I love them , 😊😊😊❤❤❤
My mom had dementia too, and after we realized she had the disease, I cherished my time with her even more. I'm glad I made it a priority because she passed about 1 year after her diagnosis.
What a blessing you had with your Mom that day. God blessed you with that.
You were very lucky to have her come back to you, even for one day. Such a gift!
At 76 years old , my tears flowed with yours remembering my great grandma and grandparents on both sides..I was so blessed to have those times...Mountains , wood cook stove with ham & egg frying , homemade bread and farm butter..Of course , lots of hugs & kisses..Treasured memories..❤
Sounds so wonderful ❤
I’m not crying 😭 you’re crying.
Crying watching this . I was very fortunate to spend a lot of time with my great grandparents plus alot of time with both sets of grandparents ♥️ Cherish the memories . They will always be in your heart 💗
The family farm looks absolutely beautiful. It’s like what you would imagine in your mind that a farm would it look like. And your grandparents so precious. And Carlins love ❤️ for them is so beautiful.
I bawled my eyes out at the end with Carlin. By 35, I had lost all of my grandparents and my daddy. Life goes too quickly, and it changes in the blink of an eye. Cherish every memory you can. There's truly nothing better than family. ❤️
Evan, that was so kind of you to offer going back to the farm. Very considerate and thoughtful
Cherish the memories with your precious grandparents! They are gems!
Time goes by too fast. I wish grandparents could live forever. They are the best memories of our childhood. Go visit as much as possible. It’s OK to shed the tears because we love them so much.
You couldn’t have said it better… I definitely wish my grandparents could’ve lived forever.♥️😭♥️
I cried right along with Carlin at the end. 😭
You guy’s marriage is definite goals. And Zade when he said “dada” about the drone… heart.melt.
Everything about y’all is just precious. You can tell your home, marriage, and family is full of love
Cried my eyes out with Carlin❤️ I could feel her visualizing herself as a child there. I pray you get many more visits soon.
She had me crying too 😭
If you watch the very early Bates episodes, there were episodes of them being there as children. It's heartwarming to see it come full circle bringing their own children there. I really hope they can keep that property in the family for many more generations. It looks absolutely stunning and has so many memories. It's not something you see very often anymore in this country, sadly.
@@Littleangel_-jp4xb All I could think about when Carlin said Jane Jane didnt like her doing Layla's hair in the kitchen was the episode where Carlin was standing on the table doing decorations i think for July 4th and everyone kept telling her to get down because Jane Jane would be mad if she saw her.
@@melaniea5265 I think it has more to do with hair near the food, but ok
@@melaniea5265 I don't remember that one though, about the decorations. I didn't watch all the episodes
So sweet to see so much love and respect given to your grandparents. You are special people!
Carlin your grandpa's brain might not remember you but his heart definitely does. 🙏❣
I think Layla is my favorite kid I've never met she's so smart sassy and cute
Oh my goodness you had me crying at the end , I adored my grandparents and now I am one . I adore my grandchildren. How wonderful they know how much you love them. Evan is so supportive 🙏🏻
How precious and beautiful! I am a grandmother to soon to be 7 grandchildren and I hope and pray my grandchildren love and cherish me as you do your grandparents Carlin! I always cry when I have to say goodbye to my grandchildren. They live 4 hours away and we get to see them about once a month. We are so blessed. Family is everything. I love that you are teaching your children how to love their grandparents and the wonderful farm life!
Oh Carlin!! You have me in tears!! Grandparents are just the absolute best!! ❤
Please tell Carlin to never cry like that again, it killed me! What precious memories you all will always have to cherish ❤
I am here crying too as I have followed them for close to 10 years and didn't know he was having memory problems.
Same!!
Please...
I’m crying too. I’m a great grandmother and I hope my little ones will love me and have sweet memories like this.
I was over here in full effect 😭😭😭😭
Her tears were real … whew . Ok I’m back together again.
Y’all gave a reminder to bask in the moment . Even if your loved one doesn’t remember you. ❤
Oh Carlin! Sweetheart, my heart is breaking for you. Our Grandparents are special, and it is so hard when they have dementia/alzhemiers. Cherish the memories as you make them and remember from years past. I know you will visit often. Mama Jane & Papa Bill are precious souls. I know you love them a lot and Papa Bill knows that, believe me. Praying for you, them, and your whole family. 🙏 ❤
Man this really made me miss my grandad. His memory was gone in the end and it was hard not being able to carry a current conversation. But I loved allowing him to talk and live in whatever memory he was experiencing. Cherish these moments!
Ahhhh Carlin crying at the end. I used to do the same. I always knew soon it would be the last time I’d get to see my grandad and would just leave heartbroken.
Holy cow, that made me cry. Just remembering my grandparents and the great memories.
That was the sweetest thing when Lawson brushed his grandfather’s air back
Carlins got my tears flowing too!! My grandparents are in their mid & late 80's too so I've been feeling the same lately!! 🥹🙏
Carlin, honey, you are just the sweetest thing. I'm proud of you for going to visit your grandparents and spending time with them. A lot of people wouldn't do what you guys do because they don't want to be around people when their memories start to go. I hope you and Evan realize what a gift you are to your grandparents. I could feel the love emanating from my computer screen...what an amazing family.
I'm sitting here in tears right now...I wish I had a family like yours.
I love how supportive Evan was about going back to the farm. Grandparents are the best treasure. Mine are all in heaven and sadly we just have my dad left and our kids treasure him so much. I totally cried with y'all. Good Bless you guys!
Oh Carlin broke my heart getting so upset. I know it's so hard for her. Praying for Papa Bill and Jane Jane. Please make sure you spend as much time as you can. Sending you all lots of love ❤
❤ hugs to you Carlin and family, treasure these moments in life, it is the hardest thing in life when a loved one doesn't remember you ! Hang onto the memories!
Zade is a mini Evan!!😊
Carlin, enjoy every minute of your grandparents. I know visits can be so hard but they're the best ones. I lost my grandmother to dementia a couple months ago. I was there to take care of her over the years & til her last breath & wouldn't change any of it. Many times she didn't know me and every day was a new day. It was so hard seeing her like this but I wouldn't have missed it for anything. I just wanted to give you big 🤗 HUGS!! ❤
Oh how i cried when Carlin cried. Time is a thief and needs to be cherished. I'm 56 years old and this video reminded me.
It's so hard seeing loved ones not recognising you. You're doing the right thing is visiting your grandparents often. My dearest mum passed away from alzheimers 16 years ago. Keep on visiting and making memories with your children. Evan, bless you for offering to turn around and go back. You're so caring and loving. Memories never leave you. God bless and Thanks for your videos ❤
Oh my gosh Carlin… I’m over here crying like he’s my granddaddy. 😭😭😭
Just keep going to visit as often as y’all can. Bask in the moments and take pics . Pics and great memories will forever be in your hearts. ❤
This was such a precious vlog . It gets no better than to hang out with family in y’all’s backyard.❤❤
Prayers for your precious grandparents.🙏🏽
Grandparents are the best, and the memories live on forever, as if they were just yesterday❤
Carlin, I love how (all of y’all, including Lawson and Tiffany) Showed so much love and respect & honoring for your grand parents. It just speaks volumes. Their legacy & how your dad was raised has contributed to your Mom & Dad raised all of you kids! You have such an amazing loving family!!! I can relate to a grandparent not knowing remembering or realizing who you are because of a mental impairment. I encourage ya’ll (your immediate family, and the entire Bates clan) to spend as much time as possible with your grandparents you never know when Jesus will call them home. (Said with love) It’s fantastic that you’re taking your little ones to the farm and making memories of their own with their grandparents!! I pray that ya’ll have a lot more time to make memories with your grandparents. I love your whole family!
As you get older you become aware that time with love ones is limited and precious
I'm weeping now.. Carlin, I feel in part the place your heart is at. It's such a mix of everything- and wanting to preciously treasure every single moment not knowing how much longer you will have and also knowing that you will NEVER regret the time, finances, and energy to be there! I feel it so deeply with you! You want to treasure each moment but you also almost feel that you're losing that moment as well. ...two of my brothers passed away 3 weeks apart in June 2023. The one was my closest sibling and passed of cancer at 33yrs old. Every time I left the hospital to fly back home I didn't know if I'd see him again this side of eternity... it all goes so deep.
You are LOVED!!❤
I cried with you Carlin, I'm a retired careiver and I absolutely loved helping the elderly with their health conditions 😊💙🙏
Okay…this one got me! My grandma passed away a year ago and this video reminded me the importance of spending time with your grandparent and making the most memories. I even got emotional sensing Carlin’s emotions. My heart goes out to you! ❤
Carlin, try singing old songs that he loved. Sometimes it brings out memories for them!
Awww I cried and cried when Carlin broke down in the car and Evan was so so supportive and willing to go back so she could be at ease. I wish I could have just gave Carlin the biggest hug. My grandparents raised me along with my mom and those child hood memories with them I will always cherish and remember and thank God for them. Carlin you go back as much as you can time goes by so quick. You and Evan are such special people and patient with your grandparents. This video hit home and I pray for your grandparents and your family and just hope you guys get more and more time spent with them. They are precious souls. Love you guys. ❤️
Carlin, I am boo hooing along with you! Your grandparents are the best!!❤❤
I remember watching the Bates ohana when they'd visit Papa and Jane for 4th of July and other times. The kids used to drive Jane absolutely bonkers! Now that these kids are adults with their own families, it's beautiful to see the changes and appreciation that the children have and are passing it on to their children.
One of the most heartwarming videos! Mahalo🥰🌺
Oh my goodness Carlin!!! You had me in tears for you … I get it … it’s heartbreaking when a grandparent & in my case a parent no longer remembers you … but you had the best time being able to take your babies and make memories with them @ the farm… hugs to you !
Carlin made me cryyyy. Hate seeing her so sad!! We love you Carlin! Your grandfather knows who you are deep down!! ♥♥♥♥♥
Oh Carlin 😢As a grandmother myself, I saw me in your video. I pray that I have instilled in my two girls the importance of family and what it means to gather. When my time here on earth is gone I want them to remember the good times and best memories of being with family. To this day, I remember what I did visiting my parents/in-laws in our early married years. God Bless you and continue to visit your grandparents as much as you can. Many hugs your way. 🤗❤
Oh this both breaks my heart and fills me with such joy. Carlin, you Grandpa is so sweet and his heart knows you even if his mind can’t keep up. You are such a precious, loving granddaughter.
And Evan, you are an AMAZING husband to Carlin. The willingness with which you were ready to turn around to help her feel better was precious!
Love your family!
It's a blessing that your kids get to meet your grandparents ❤
The way lawson said "ill get it love" omggg :3 I'm sooo happy he found someone!! And he's gonna be a dad! So crazy how I used to watch when they were all single! ♥ We basically watched them grow up!
I know how Carlin felt. I cried right along with her.
Oh my heart. I love how all the Bates kids love to visit their grandparents farm. And they all do it so often.
Carlin you are a gift. A true gift to them. I cried with you sweetheart 😢
And Evan so sweet to offer to go back. I just love you guys so much. ❤
This was so sweet to watch. All of my grandparents have passed and I miss them dearly everyday. Treasure these sweet memories and videos forever. You had me in tears at the end. ❤
I just wanted to reach in and give Carlin a long hug. Just lost my mom in December and my dad in 2009. Memories are what you will have forever. ❤
I just wanna say, I’m so proud of Carlin, I went through that with my dad not knowing who I was when I saw him and it’s so hard. It hurts a lot. Stay strong. Keep making those memories.
Oh Carlin Your Grandparents are the sweetest! I shed a few tears right alone with you honey! ❤️🙏
It’s wonderful to see how cherished your grandparents are❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Evan, Carlin, Lawson & Tiffany for sharing your precious time on the farm with Janie & Papa 💕💗giving back to them by making breakfast ☕️🍳🍞🥮treating them with love & kindness. Lawson helping Papa walk & gently Introducing who everyone was 😢 I know it’s not easy to see your loved one not remembering who you are.
My dad had dementia and I cherished the days that he remembered me. 🙏🏻💕Beautiful Carlin I cried 😭 along with you! Sending love and strength to your beautiful family.🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💗💙🩷
I'm crying with you Carlin its hard to see him this way...prayers for better days for Papa Bill and Jane
Awww Carlin thank you for bringing us with you to the farm - you seriously had me in tears … the way you all love spending time with your grandparents is absolutely precious you are making priceless memories. Your emotions as your leaving the farm and speaking of Papa Bill and his struggles broke me … Evan you are husband of the year offering to turn back. By far the most emotional vlog - thank you for sharing ❤
Just cried my eyes out missing my grandparents and the flood of memories of growing up experiencing life on their farm and being together. I cried even harder with you, Carlin, knowing exactly what you meant…wanting to stay and be there with them just a little longer. Time is so fleeting. But our love for them and precious memories remain. We love ya’ll ❤
Oh man Carlin, I was crying with you. At least you are cherishing the memories now while you still have papa bill and Jane Jane there with you. You are so sweet.
Carlin, you just about brought me to tears seeing your tears. You're such a sweetheart. Evan you are such a wonderful person.. the way you love and care so much for your family always making sure everything is as it should be. you're a gem! You both are doing such a wonderful job raising your children and it shows.Also, watching them Express their love to their grandparents at such a young age the way they did was beautiful! My prayers for Papa Bates, & Mama Jane. God bless you all.🥰❤️
Oh my heart just broke when Carlin was crying about her pa-paw not remembering who she was. That was so sad! 😢
I’m watching you cry and crying with you! Bless your heart!!! I wish I could give you a hug!
Your kiddos are the cutest and sweetest little things!!! I would love to hug them too!!
Evan is so sweet and caring of you and your kids. Such a good husband and dad!
Ohhhh sweet Carlin. You're breaking my heart. Time is a thief. Enjoy every moment with everyone your care about. What a sweet loving family you are.
Aww Carlin! Always special times at the farm. Love your grandparents.
Layla is absolutely adorable 🥰
Bless little sweet Carlin’s heart, it is so hard watching someone with this illness. But, I believe deep down they know us in their heart. Sweetest video ever! Memories forever! Hugs from another Nana in South Carolina!❤
I just love the way you all visit your grandparents ❤️
Jane is the cutest thing. Enjoy every second with those two ❤❤
Wow, that was a very beautiful and memorable video. Seriously cried with you at the end. My grandpa had alzheimers and didn't remember our names but He kept His faith and always talked about the Lord... that was the beautiful and blessed part. 🙏❤️ He left a legacy behind.
Bless your sweet heart Carlin! Hold on to all the precious memories you have! Your family is so sweet! Blessings! ❤
It was precious watching the kids interact with your grandparents. It reminded me of my relationship with my grandparents. Enjoy every moment. Time goes too quickly!
My grandma was getting forgetful when she was in her 90s, so it is hard, but I'm so thankful for all the memories I have❤
Spend as much time as you can with the grands. I lost my grandma, my world, to dementia a few years ago. It hurts when they don’t know us but we know them and that’s what’s important, the memories your kids will remember. Much love to you Carlin ❤
Oh, Carlin, treasure these moments. I cried with you. God bless you all ❤
I totally relate to Carlin, my Grandma had Alzheimer’s and it is soo hard when they no longer remember you, or can’t hold a conversation. I am sure they loved seeing you and the kiddos. And it is so good for the kiddos to be around them too. Big hugs and love sent your way.
It is so hard to see your grandparents get older and sometimes forget you. The one thing he will never forget is the love he feels and Jesus. Just hold on to the memories. ❤❤
So sorry Carlin🥺. I think with dementia it’s a long grieving process. Instead of losing that person all of a sudden you lose a little bit of them slowly over time and you have to grieve over every little piece that is lost. I hope you have no shame in crying and it’s ok to let yourself grieve those losses. It’s so hard to see our grandparents age and the nostalgia in our brains still pictures them as young and vibrant. It’s very hard for that relationship to change over time. Grief means we had something wonderful, and something or someone we loved deeply and so we can try and focus on thanking God for the wonderful things and people He has put in our lives over the years. It helps with the grieving process. Heart hugs 💕
I could watch these children all day...they are beyond adorable! 🥰
Thank you for sharing Mama Jane and Papa Bill with us. I lost my first grandparent at the age of 10 and my last 3 years ago. My granddad had dementia from a stroke, but we were “luckily” bc he remembered close family members. I lost my daddy in November. I was crying right with Carlin.
Carlin, visit often and love them as hard as you can sweetheart. I know all too well what you're feeling. My grandparents house was always my feel good runaway place. My granddaddy lived with Alzheimer's for 13 years before it finally took him from us. I was newly married, in nursing school, hadn't been able to go spend time with him and my nana for a couple months and felt so much greif and resent. I don't think I ever cried harder than I did at his funeral. Now I'm watching my daddy start down the same road and I didn't think anything could hurt more. You are giving your papa, your grandma, Layla and Zade such a precious gift by going down there regularly. If you can get a weekend alone with them- just you and a few of your siblings- I think you would be in absolute heaven. Your tears leaving and looking back at pictures of the kids with your papa are pure and sweet. He does know you sweetheart, and sharing your babies with him is one of the best gifts you can ever give him and both kids. It is a love they will never forget. Let your heart stay tender and your eyes and faith remain with faith like a child. Evan, thank you for loving all of them and knowing what a special time this is.
I know just how Carlin feels. I’m 78 years old and my Momma had Alzheimer’s and didn’t remember who I was when I would visit her and Daddy. It didn’t matter because when I would see her she would smile and when I would have to leave she told me she loved me. That was the best feeling in the world. It is so hard on the ones who know what is going on but the ones who don’t are happy to see people even if they can’t remember. Lawson was so special and caring.
Carlin, you and Evan and all your family are absolutely wonderful to visit your grandparents and make special memories. I love all of you , and keep making special memories with them. God Bless You.
Newly married I’ve came to really appreciate having my husband’s grandparents that treat me like one of their own. My grandpa passed away last year, so it’s especially nice to have a grandpa again❤ Grandparents are the best. You can see in the video how much he loves you all!
I was crying with you Carlin. When I have grandchildren one day I want my home to be a special place for them also.
I miss my grandparents so much. My grandmother only saw my son once. Heartbreaking. I love your family! I just can’t wait for heaven. My daddy is there too.
I cried. I lost my grandparents a while ago and my son was 2 months when my grandfather passed away. The last thing my Popie said where is that beautiful baby boy. Missed them both very much. Cherish every moment!!!❤❤❤❤❤🤣🤗
He knows in his ♥️ heart. He knows. 🙏🏻
Carlin, cherish those moments. My mom is 89 and is currently on hospice. She has dementia and her ability to remember dates and people has gone down quite a bit. Those photos will be a way to keep those sweet moments alive.
😥Carlin, my heart , but your sweet memories are yours forever.
Treasure every single minute that you have with the Great Grandparents and your Parents. My Grandparents are long gone, but I still have treasured memories and my kids (who are grown and have kids of their own) still remember my Grandpa. Time is so sacred when it comes to family and it is so so sweet to see you and Carlin as well as Lawson and Tiffany treasure these days spent with them as well. So many young people your age don't have the time to spend w/Grandparents or even their parents anymore b/c their lives are wrapped up in their kids. It's sad. There is a lot to be said for families. Days gone by, families lived close together and took care of each other, learned from each other and loved one another so deeply. Sometimes I long for those days. Your sweet babies are so cute and just so love the farm. Great to see!
Oh Carlin, my heart goes out to you. I know exactly what is going on with you. Evan, you are the best husband ever. I know you would have turned that car around if Carlin wanted you to. So so precious.
Forever memories made can never really be taken. I am crying with you Carlin as I am walking the same path of memory issues with my dad. Hugs to all of you
I cried along with you. I am a grandmother of 7, 5 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. I know they love me but watching you made me feel so happy. Love them while you can, time flies.
Thank you, Carlin for being so REAL!!! That is what love is!❤
I have so many memories with my grandparents as I was growing until they passed away. You will always cherish the memories. The farm looks so peaceful and relaxing.
Cherish them, visit as often as you can. Make those memories.
I didn't have any Grandparents by the time I was 7 yrs old 😔
My Mama didn't know who i was .The last couple of weeks she called me Mama & went back to her childhood.
Im 67 & still miss her - she passed away 12-28-94.
My heart breaks 💔 for you.
I bawled like a baby with you.
Hope y'all have a Blessed week
GOD Bless Your Family 🙏🙏🌹
Love 🌻 from Apex NC 💜
I lost my final grandparent when I was 16 and even though it’s been over 17 years I’ve never fully recovered. I loved watching this and living through you spending time with your grandparents. Thank you for sharing Jane and Bill with us 💛
Dementia is an awful disease. Try and find laughter in the moments you can. My heart goes out to you all. ❤