What a blessing you are to her! I'm off to read her blog now. Thanks for the introduction!
JD_Ladybugs999
· 3 months ago
Laughing (with joy for her), crying, praising God. "Selah must be a cult, you'd better not move in with them..." Would this be a good part for the muwaaahahahahaha laugh?
Thank you, not only for sharing, but for sharing Jesus' love with this family. It makes all the difference... it really does.
auflag
· 3 months ago
Can't wait to read her story. Thank you for sharing!
Franthomas
· 3 months ago
I'm just in tears Angie!!! She is beautiful and fabulous and on her way to a life full of Christ and His hopes for her. Thank you for sharing her with us. You and Todd have inspired me to be so much more. Thank you. You are absolutely precious to me and I've never met you. ;)
Hugs and blessings~
Rebecca
· 3 months ago
Angie, Thank-you for introducing us to C - her story is incredible. You and Todd truly do God's work on this Earth - thank-you for sharing yourselves with us. Prayers of gratitude for you and peace to you.
mbooker
· 3 months ago
Angie, I just want to tell you that you, Todd and your family are such a blessing to so many. You do so many things that others wouldn't. Thank you for allowing God to use you in such a might way! I do not know you personally but I know that you are an amazing, God loving woman.
soapchick
· 3 months ago
Thank you for sharing, and thanks for all that God does through you and Todd!
abandaudsmom
· 3 months ago
So excited to finally meet C. Angie you and your family are a true blessing.
Andrea Wandell
· 3 months ago
What an amazing story about God bringing hope to the hopeless! Thank you for taking her into your home and loving on her, her children, and husband too. Wow. That is an awesome story!
cassie
· 3 months ago
It must feel amazing to know God is using you! What pride your girls must feel knowing you are their mom!
sunnyd77
· 3 months ago
I had posted a comment several days ago asking you to pray for us regarding our surrogacy. I wanted to come here and let you know that the results were negative. Thank you for praying alongside us.
I'm so happy to read this!!! I'm so thankful that you and Todd made yourselves available to be used by God to help a family in such a great way! I think God has so much more in store for Candice!!! I can't wait to see what God will do next! :o) Thank you for sharing!
aflann
· 3 months ago
what a beautiful story! angie..way to live intentionally!!
taraneal
· 3 months ago
You and Todd saved those peoples lives. God is Good!
JCaudle7
· 3 months ago
Your a blessing to so many!God is using you to touch so many lives! Be blessed! This quote says it all! Your life can be a testimony that inspires others to climb the heights of God's love, that encourages others to explore the depths of His love,and that stirs the hearts of others to embrace the goodness of His love.
jennray
· 3 months ago
An absolute blessing. Your pouring of love into her life is such an illustration of what Francis Chan demonstrates in Crazy Love as the life of the "obsessed!" Blessings to you and to Candice.
carriesplace
· 3 months ago
Thank you for being obedient to the Holy Spirit. With God's help, you provided a way for Candice and her family to reconcile. May you and your family be blessed abundantly.
-karen l.
· 3 months ago
Just read "C"s story. Girl, you're living that "Crazy Love" life. To take in a gal and her children you've never met? Risky. But you (seemingly) didn't bat an eye.
You're a great example of loving-crazy. You challenge people in your blog all the time, and you always give God the glory. You are blessed!
Ellen
· 3 months ago
So sweet to put a face to these life stories. I saw you guys at the Community Church Selah concert on Sunday...(I had a fussy baby in the back--named Audrey!) Anyway, I was able to see a glimpse of the love you guys have for this family. And even the connection they have with one another --and that is truly precious.
I hope if I ever have the chance to open my home (and heart) to someone like that, that I won't hesitate!
Oh, the concert was fabulous. I know you must be proud of your husband =)
Reetah22
· 3 months ago
speechless........
Dana
· 3 months ago
Angie... You and Todd are so special and thank you to being willing to do whatever it takes. Candice is SAVED for all eternity! Thank you, Lord for saving my soul and for blessing Candice and her sweet little family with Todd and Angie! Lord, bless them, bless them, bless them! :)
queenmom
· 3 months ago
you are awesome. what you have dome for this beautiful family. . . you truly are the face of christ. --blessings, mari
Amus
· 3 months ago
Praise God for all the things He has done in her life! I'm excited to see what He continues to do in their marriage! What an amazing testimony their marriage is/will be!
lesley246
· 3 months ago
What a living example of God's love! I am so moved by the faith of you and your family. If only we could all live like true servants of Christ. The world would be a much better place.
jenspears
· 3 months ago
Just picked up my Selah CD yesterday and CAN WE TALK about the song "You Deliver Me"!!!!! Wowsers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You sing it Toddy BABY!!!!! His voice is amazing in that song....so is Amy's! What a powerful song......JESUS DELIVERS ME daily!.....Can I get an AMEN?!
facebook-640090255
· 3 months ago
I stumbled upon your blog kind of "accidentally" recently. I don't know all of the history of what your family has gone through but I know a little. And I added your blog to my reader because I could see a difference it what little I did read. And it was refreshing to a rather tired soul!!
It's a challenging time for me. For a lot of reasons. But I am thankful I stumbled upon your blog. And for what God is revealing to me through it. I also wanted you to know that through my Google Reader, I clicked through to Candace's blog last night. I cannot tell you what a blessing it was to read that. It was a powerful reminder of His redemptive work and His ability to restore the years the locust has eaten. I've sort of forgotten that.
Thank you for being Jesus to Candace. And in turn, blessing those you could never have known it would bless.
elaine
· 3 months ago
Thank you for sharing the story of C and I really enjoyed reading her new blog. I am in a situation where I am trying to reach out to a young lady who joined our office for a short time. She is 18 and still trying to complete HS. She shared a bit more of her story with me today and I am feeling a call to open my home and heart to her. Where there any specific things that helped you know that it was for sure what was right to do? I know that the Lord answers our prayers and I have lifted this up to Him but wanted to know if you had any special insight to such a decision.
Tamara Gandee
· 3 months ago
WOW, Angie! Thanks for introducing us to "C." I hopped over to her blog, and she has an awesome story! I pray they continually grow in their faith and in their marriage and also pray for you and Todd as you continue to help them in this journey. What a selfless act you did taking her in....And God knew all along where it would go....Yes, GOD is amazing!!!
MollyP82
· 3 months ago
Wow! A friend referred me to this story bc she said she thought of me as she was reading the story of "C". Actually the roles are reversed in my case but I relate in so many ways! What a struggle life is....but what a blessing it is knowing GOD will get us thru hard times! Gosh I could go on forever on how I relate but I will just say thank u! I cried the entire time of reading the story but as I read it...I seemed to find a peace! Thank u for sharing your story!
poormountainmom
· 3 months ago
I read her amazing, unfolding story and what immediately came to mind were the lyrics of "Bless the Broken Road"----may we all keep running straight to Him! May He daily sustain you as you stand in the gap for this dear family and as you seek to connect their hearts to His.
blakeunfettered
· 3 months ago
Angie,
I love the way you live your life. I am so inspired by the way that you love. I love that I am a part of this story alongside you guys. Please let me know if I can do anything for you!
We love you guys,
Blake
Lynn Worley
· 3 months ago
Not many signing in over here right now so...Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers! Romans 8:26-28 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Prayer Bears My email address
russellyearwood
· 3 months ago
Angie, we have never met, but many years ago I had the privaledge of getting to know Todd very well. My name is Russell Yearwood and I live in Hattiesburg, MS, please tell him hello. I met Todd and the rest of Selah during a singles event, hope he remembers. Tell him he can contact me at russell.yearwood@comcast.net.
I have spent the last 4 hours reading your blog, and I am truly amazed. Words cannot truly express the emotional swing that I have been on. Joy, sorrow, peace, happiness, etc... You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.
connie
· 3 months ago
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing her with us.
lllange
· 3 months ago
I just read your husband's blog thanks to K-Love. I lost my first child at my twelve week ultrasound. The baby had no heartbeat. It was so refreshing to read your husband's words about having 5 children. My friends look at me like I'm nuts when I talk about the "child that never was" almost nineteen years later. Now I'm thinking that maybe the problem isn't with me, but with my friends. Thanks for sharing your story of hope and God's faithfulness.
teatimeandroses
· 3 months ago
Your beautiful blog is like soothing waters. I am overjoyed that I came across this beautiful place. I will certainly be back time and time again. Thank you.
Smiles...
Beverly
phyliss
· 3 months ago
Angie.... did you ever get help with your dress? if not, here's a link that might be of use.. HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A GREAT WEEKEND
Hi Angie, I'm a long time reader but first time commenter. I don't want to be rude but I went to your friend C's blog and found her to be a little rough. I didn't expect that type of language (on the side bar where her tweets are) I know this is not a reflection on you, but a little warning to your readers might be nice. Sorry if I am coming off holier-than-thou, I was just taken aback.
I edited to add that I feel like a total jerk. It seems like there is something wrong with twitter and it might be someone else posting those comments that are coming up on her blog. My apologies.
angelac519
· 3 months ago
yes, it was a twitter error...we were notified but didn't have a chance to read the comments and would really appreciate knowing what was on there....could you email me and let me know??? thank you so much!!!
cynthias21
· 3 months ago
Hi Angie,
It was basically a lot of profanity. He was complaining about being on a train and about reckless children running around, parents that were not minding their kids, and smelly food. All of this was said with a "F" word as an adjective. I clicked on the twitter account and it belonged to an Adam Crone (I believe).. I felt terrible after realizing it was not Candice, and wanted to immediately make sure I edited my comment on your blog to state so. I hope she is not linked to twitter anymore, at the risk of it being taken over by this guy. I read some of his tweets and apparently, he didn't have a clue what was going on either.
Cynthia
Angela
· 3 months ago
Angie,
I don't even know where to begin. I wrote you a long time ago once or twice and I still check in on your family from time to time. I found your blog in June of 2008 when I lost a baby to miscarriage. I'm not sure how I stumbled upon it, but reading your words and hearing the song start when I'd pull up your blog were such a comfort to me during that very rough time in my life. I've since had a baby, a boy who'll be 5 months old in a few days, and I suppose that it was God's will to give me him instead of the baby I had to give back.
I want to admit that I've had times when I read your blog and wondered how someone could be so authentically good and non-judgemental all the time as you are. I sometimes thought you may just be saying what people "wanted to hear." I've read about the "CoCo giveaway," your support for McKMama and Stellan, homeschooling, remembering Audrey, the anniversary of Audrey's passing, the trip to India and the critisizm you endured, and even your journey to bring "C" to God.
After reading her blog, I have to say you have made a true believer out of me in the people who truly serve God out of love. I had lost faith that people like you really existed anymore. I was raised that we should all live our lives this way, but the reality of today's world and all the hatred and all the scars we bear had left me guarded and skeptical. I always seemed to ask "Ok, what do they REALLY want?" when a helping hand was extended or "No thanks" to any offers of kindness. I was convinced I was protecting myself, but now I have some soul-searching to do. I am still afraid. I am afraid of putting myself back out there and being let down or used or betrayed. You give me hope. I like how "C" was able to hear God and trust him and he led her to the right path. I think I could use some practice in listening to God instead of talking over him with my "reasoning." I also like to be told what I'm up against and that it won't always be easy. (How did I ever get the idea that it would??)
Thank you. At the risk of sounding silly, (ok, I'll just say it) you make me want to be a better person. I'll start my (long) journey back to the optimistic and Savior-glorifying person I want to be with thanks to God. He sent me on my way with a little click of a mouse in June of 2008 and kept me guided with the curiosity he instilled in me to come back and read your blog. Praise God for such a wonderful gift.
Much love and thanks in Christ, Angela
PS. I still love to look at the pictures of Audrey occasionally (and of the one little ultrasound picture I have of my "Angel Baby Z") and thank God for the time he gave us with them. Your Audrey was beautiful.
3npbg
· 3 months ago
I am happy that you and your family can help this other family. Does she and the girls still live with you?
I do however disagree with her foul language on her side bar. She needs to work on this language and thought process. Does she say this in front of her girls? Does she say this to her husband? Does her husband say this to her? She really tweets this? How well do you really know her???? Yikes.
I won't be reading this blog until she does not swear.
Thanks for listening.....
angelac519
· 3 months ago
just so you know, twitter was infected with a virus and several people's accounts were hacked, including candice's. she didn't write any of those things, and in fact we haven't read them, so we don't even know what they said. a reader of mine contacted me and notified me that there was obviously someone hacking into her account. we can't tell if twitter has resolved the problem yet, but i assure you that whatever was said was not from her...she was MORTIFIED to see that this had happened...could you please email me and let me know what was on there so that we know??? thank you so much!!!
3npbg
· 3 months ago
<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>Well....every other work was the "F" bomb! It was a nasty tweet about a man eating to loudly, and her telling him off in the tweet. It was disgusting. The tone, the language. Christian or not....it was terrible. </div><div> </div><div>How do you know her twitter was hacked? </div><div> </div><div>Maybe I am a skeptic....how can a non Christian come to you so broken and on a different path and now in such a short time be blogging(like you) of our Lord(as an expert) and back with her Husband all so quickly? Is she for real or is she just wantingto be like you soooo bad? (don't get me wrong....i'd like your life too! :) I hope it is authentic. I hope she is authentic. Otherwise when they are back together(and not living with you) as a family it won't work. The real pressure of everyday things such as money, food, rent, school etc....</div><div> </div><div>I use to love to visit my sister in New England. She had the most beautiful house. She had an amazing kitchen (Viking range...ect), We would run into Starbucks in the morning for a Latte, shop, cook together. It was grand. It wasn't really my life....it was hers. I escaped temporarily out of my life and pretended all was wonderful at home. Then i'd fly back home. The empty feeling, the feeling it all wasn't perfect or good enough all crept back in. </div><div> </div><div>At some point that may happen to C as well. Life is hard. Being poor is harder. She is living very well right now. I hope they can handle reality.</div><div> </div><div>Skeptically yours....</div><div> </div><div>3 Newport Beach girls</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>
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meme_diller
· 3 months ago
thank you, Todd and Angie for being an example of Christ's kind of love and compassion. It is so encouraging to see believers living out the great comission.
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Hugs
Love,
Reese
Thank you, not only for sharing, but for sharing Jesus' love with this family. It makes all the difference... it really does.
Hugs and blessings~
Thank-you for introducing us to C - her story is incredible. You and Todd truly do God's work on this Earth - thank-you for sharing yourselves with us.
Prayers of gratitude for you and peace to you.
Sunny
Http://allthingssunny.blogspot.com
angie..way to live intentionally!!
God is Good!
This quote says it all!
Your life can be a testimony that inspires others to climb the heights of God's love, that encourages others to explore the depths of His love,and that stirs the hearts of others to embrace the goodness of His love.
You're a great example of loving-crazy. You challenge people in your blog all the time, and you always give God the glory. You are blessed!
I hope if I ever have the chance to open my home (and heart) to someone like that, that I won't hesitate!
Oh, the concert was fabulous. I know you must be proud of your husband =)
--blessings, mari
It's a challenging time for me. For a lot of reasons. But I am thankful I stumbled upon your blog. And for what God is revealing to me through it. I also wanted you to know that through my Google Reader, I clicked through to Candace's blog last night. I cannot tell you what a blessing it was to read that. It was a powerful reminder of His redemptive work and His ability to restore the years the locust has eaten. I've sort of forgotten that.
Thank you for being Jesus to Candace. And in turn, blessing those you could never have known it would bless.
I love the way you live your life. I am so inspired by the way that you love. I love that I am a part of this story alongside you guys. Please let me know if I can do anything for you!
We love you guys,
Blake
Romans 8:26-28 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Prayer Bears
My email address
I have spent the last 4 hours reading your blog, and I am truly amazed. Words cannot truly express the emotional swing that I have been on. Joy, sorrow, peace, happiness, etc... You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.
Smiles...
Beverly
http://aikemas.blogspot.com/2009/04/portabellop...
Here is my new blog address:
www.consideringitalljoy.com
Blessings, Cindy
I edited to add that I feel like a total jerk. It seems like there is something wrong with twitter and it might be someone else posting those comments that are coming up on her blog. My apologies.
It was basically a lot of profanity. He was complaining about being on a train and about reckless children running around, parents that were not minding their kids, and smelly food. All of this was said with a "F" word as an adjective. I clicked on the twitter account and it belonged to an Adam Crone (I believe).. I felt terrible after realizing it was not Candice, and wanted to immediately make sure I edited my comment on your blog to state so. I hope she is not linked to twitter anymore, at the risk of it being taken over by this guy. I read some of his tweets and apparently, he didn't have a clue what was going on either.
Cynthia
I don't even know where to begin. I wrote you a long time ago once or twice and I still check in on your family from time to time. I found your blog in June of 2008 when I lost a baby to miscarriage. I'm not sure how I stumbled upon it, but reading your words and hearing the song start when I'd pull up your blog were such a comfort to me during that very rough time in my life. I've since had a baby, a boy who'll be 5 months old in a few days, and I suppose that it was God's will to give me him instead of the baby I had to give back.
I want to admit that I've had times when I read your blog and wondered how someone could be so authentically good and non-judgemental all the time as you are. I sometimes thought you may just be saying what people "wanted to hear." I've read about the "CoCo giveaway," your support for McKMama and Stellan, homeschooling, remembering Audrey, the anniversary of Audrey's passing, the trip to India and the critisizm you endured, and even your journey to bring "C" to God.
After reading her blog, I have to say you have made a true believer out of me in the people who truly serve God out of love. I had lost faith that people like you really existed anymore. I was raised that we should all live our lives this way, but the reality of today's world and all the hatred and all the scars we bear had left me guarded and skeptical. I always seemed to ask "Ok, what do they REALLY want?" when a helping hand was extended or "No thanks" to any offers of kindness. I was convinced I was protecting myself, but now I have some soul-searching to do. I am still afraid. I am afraid of putting myself back out there and being let down or used or betrayed. You give me hope. I like how "C" was able to hear God and trust him and he led her to the right path. I think I could use some practice in listening to God instead of talking over him with my "reasoning." I also like to be told what I'm up against and that it won't always be easy. (How did I ever get the idea that it would??)
Thank you. At the risk of sounding silly, (ok, I'll just say it) you make me want to be a better person. I'll start my (long) journey back to the optimistic and Savior-glorifying person I want to be with thanks to God. He sent me on my way with a little click of a mouse in June of 2008 and kept me guided with the curiosity he instilled in me to come back and read your blog. Praise God for such a wonderful gift.
Much love and thanks in Christ,
Angela
PS. I still love to look at the pictures of Audrey occasionally (and of the one little ultrasound picture I have of my "Angel Baby Z") and thank God for the time he gave us with them. Your Audrey was beautiful.
I do however disagree with her foul language on her side bar. She needs to work on this language and thought process. Does she say this in front of her girls? Does she say this to her husband? Does her husband say this to her? She really tweets this? How well do you really know her???? Yikes.
I won't be reading this blog until she does not swear.
Thanks for listening.....
</div><div>How do you know her twitter was hacked? </div><div>
</div><div>Maybe I am a skeptic....how can a non Christian come to you so broken and on a different path and now in such a short time be blogging(like you) of our Lord(as an expert) and back with her Husband all so quickly? Is she for real or is she just wanting to be like you soooo bad? (don't get me wrong....i'd like your life too! :) I hope it is authentic. I hope she is authentic. Otherwise when they are back together(and not living with you) as a family it won't work. The real pressure of everyday things such as money, food, rent, school etc....</div><div>
</div><div>I use to love to visit my sister in New England. She had the most beautiful house. She had an amazing kitchen (Viking range...ect), We would run into Starbucks in the morning for a Latte, shop, cook together. It was grand. It wasn't really my life....it was hers. I escaped temporarily out of my life and pretended all was wonderful at home. Then i'd fly back home. The empty feeling, the feeling it all wasn't perfect or good enough all crept back in. </div><div>
</div><div>At some point that may happen to C as well. Life is hard. Being poor is harder. She is living very well right now. I hope they can handle reality.</div><div>
</div><div>Skeptically yours....</div><div>
</div><div>3 Newport Beach girls</div><div>
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