Erin Bates' husband, Chad Paine, is continuing to keep their fans in the loop amid her recovery from septic shock. "Recovery is not fast or easy, but we are deeply thankful for every small step forward. ," read a caption shared via Bates' Instagram account on Tuesday, September 9. "It has completely broken my heart to watch my Erin walk through such pain, yet to see her lifting her voice in praise to the Lord in the midst of it has been nothing short of inspiring. Her kindness and gratefulness she demonstrates to those taking care of her is nothing short of Christ in her.